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Stem Cells: Panacea or snake oil?
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
They are billed as the new keys to longevity, an endless inventory of “spare parts” that can regenerate sick or tired organs, a veritable Fountain of Youth. But are stem cells the medical cure-all of the future,…read more
Categories:Aging Cancer Diabetes General Medicine Muscle and Bone Health
Ask Leyla: Is my waist-to-hip ratio a health risk despite my daily exercise routine?
Q: My BMI is 19.8 but my waist-to-hip ratio is 0.96. My body fat percentage as measured in a health club ranges from 38 to 40 percent! My doctor said it’s hereditary—both my mother and grandmother carried…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Obesity
Study highlights perils of the Paleo Diet—But does it hold up to scrutiny?
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
You’ve probably seen last month’s headlines: “New research raises red flags over Paleo Diet”—Independent Online, South Africa (Source) “The Paleo Diet could be bad for your heart, study finds”—Health24 (Source) “The Paleo Diet could be your early ticket…read more
Categories:Nutrition Controversies Paleo Diet
Ask Leyla: Can dietary changes help improve my anxiety?
Q: My fiancé suffers from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). He’s been on antidepressants for a long time, but they don’t seem to be of much help. Are there any nutritional recommendations that might help with his symptoms?…read more
Ask Leyla: Is drinking a smoothie just as good for me as eating the same amount of fruits and veggies?
Q: I really love smoothies and shakes. I have always thought they were a great healthy option for getting in extra produce—especially since I sometimes have a hard time working in my daily servings of fruit and…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Summer shorts: What you may have missed while beating the heat
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The summer heat is taking its toll on everything from our tolerance for sweat to our attention spans! So, this week, I’m bringing you a handful of short, easily digestible health news updates. Pour yourself a tall…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Multiple Sclerosis Neurological Health Nutrition and Weight Nutrition Controversies Pediatric Health
Ask Leyla: Are steel-cut oats better for my blood sugar?
Q: My brother-in-law was just diagnosed with prediabetes, with a hemoglobin A1C of 6.4. His trainer suggested he eat steel-cut oats as opposed to regular oatmeal because it does not affect your sugar like regular oatmeal. Is…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition
Is psychiatry an unscientific mess?
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
If you should suddenly experience headaches, double vision and balance problems, your doctor might order an MRI, revealing the presence of a life-threatening glioblastoma. Or, if you’re suffering from dry eyes and dry mouth, a physician might…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health
Ask Leyla: Fructose vs. Sucrose
Q: In a recent podcast, you expounded on the negative effects of fructose. How does it compare to table sugar? Do they have different impacts on health, and if so, why? Aren’t they both “sugar”? A: While fructose and…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Meet your mitochondria!
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
How many of you remember your high school biology? We all know that our mitochondria are the organelles in our cells that help produce energy for our bodies. Our muscle cells have more mitochondria, which makes sense,…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Aging better with Tru Niagen: A view from the discoverer of nicotinamide riboside as a powerful vitamin precursor of NAD
| By Charles Brenner, PhD
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Charles Brenner on the Intelligent Medicine radio show and podcast. He’s the Roy J. Carver Chair and Head of Biochemistry at the University of Iowa, as well as a…read more
Categories:Aging Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: Take good care of yourself
While I’m on vacation this week, I plan on taking good care of myself, and I want to remind you to do the same. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition Sleep Stress
Do you make these mistakes when buying or storing olive oil?
| By T.J. Robinson
To my readers: I’ve often written about the importance of high-quality extra virgin olive oil as part of a heart-healthy diet. Today, I wanted to share with you a piece by someone who’s even more passionate about…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Are some medicines stealing your brain power?
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
It recently came to light that a wide range of popular medications—used routinely by tens of millions of Americans—have a nasty tendency to accelerate cognitive decline and set the stage for Alzheimer’s disease. Some are prescription drugs,…read more
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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Supplements may help your body—but do they reach your brain? It’s all about bio-availability. Protocol…
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Saturated fats continue to be demonized by health “authorities.” The American Heart Association persists in…
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Supplements are an important part of your comprehensive medical and nutritional treatment program, but many…
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