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It seems that nearly every day, we learn of yet another medical “breakthrough”; hi-tech and often pricey cures are commonplace. More of us take medications and undergo life-saving procedures. Yet a series of recent articles in the Wall…read more
Categories:Cancer
Pot roast is a tried and true comfort dish in my home. And because it’s a low and slow cook, I’ll take the time on the weekend—on a snowy Saturday or Sunday afternoon like we’ve had lately—to…read more
Categories:Recipe
As of now, only 19% of the U.S. adult population has received the updated bivalent Covid vaccine, per the latest CDC statistics. Parents are even more reluctant to opt for the booster for their kids, with only 8%…read more
Categories:COVID-19
Q: What do you think of avocado oil so widely used today in mayonnaise? A: Avocadoes are a superfood, rich in monounsaturated fats and beneficial plant sterols—that’s the plant’s cholesterol, in case you didn’t know. Avocado oil in…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
The notion of a food-mood connection is not new; it’s come to be accepted as a pop culture verity. Pioneers like psychiatrist E.M. Abrahamson who wrote Body, Mind and Sugar in 1955, and William Dufty who wrote Sugar Blues in 1975,…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Mental and Emotional Health
January is Thyroid Awareness Month! If you have low thyroid and are taking thyroid medicine, you were likely advised to take it on an empty stomach first thing in the morning, preferably 30 to 60 minutes before…read more
Categories:Endocrinology Hypothyroidism Medications
January is named after Janus, the Roman two-faced god, “the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, frames, and endings.” In classic depictions, Janus simultaneously looks backward and forward. In the quiet of winter, it’s a…read more
Categories:Alcoholism Exercise General Nutrition Mental and Emotional Health Nutrition and Weight Sleep
As humans, when it comes to changing a behavior (such as an attempt at self-improvement or establishing a healthy habit) we often start off all gung ho with an “all or nothing” attitude—especially at the start of…read more
Categories:Exercise
‘Tis the season! As the pace of work and school slows, and the freneticism of shopping and parties abates, people are hopping into cars, buses, planes and trains to reach holiday destinations. Or else, they collapse and…read more
Categories:Autoimmune Diseases COVID-19 Depression/Anxiety General Medicine General Nutrition Medications Men’s Health Mental and Emotional Health Microbiome Prostate Disorders
Q: I have recently been diagnosed with diverticulosis, and I am researching which foods to avoid and which to eat. However, I’m getting conflicting information. Can you provide some guidance? A: Diverticulosis is very common, especially in…read more
Categories:Digestive Health
Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
The recent attempt on candidate Trump’s life merely highlights a long-standing problem: America is in…
Q: Is drinking liquids with meals bad for digestion? I routinely have a pint of…
“Dr. Hoffman, do you still eat peanuts?” That was a listener question recently on my…
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