Intelligent Medicine®

Author: Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 13: Are eggs good or bad for the brain?

Are eggs good or bad for the brain? Low levels of a key nutrient can foster anxiety; Garlic mouthwash outperforms chemical antibacterials; 76% of the world’s population isn’t getting enough omega-3s; Surgery may hasten progression to Alzheimer’s, but a vitamin may help; Far-infrared phototherapy may offer “electroceutical” treatment for dementia; Hobbies may forestall all-cause mortality—by 29%! And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Is Canned Fish Safe?

Antioxidants and resistance training for treatment of sarcopenia; Is canned fish like sardines safe to eat? The benefits of magnesium threonate; Is creatine helpful in building bone strength in osteoporosis? Thoughts on the REMS ultrasound to diagnose bone mineral density status? What to do about an upward trending PSA; Can diabetes meds cause erectile dysfunction?

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 6: War Against Ultra-Processed Foods

First shots fired in war against ultra-processed foods; Early smartphone use linked to mental harms in kids; Revolutionary study highlights anti-aging benefits of collagen supplementation; Creatine gummies flunk potency tests; How exercise slows cancer and forestalls dementia; Fructose may stoke body-wide inflammation; What causes bleeding gums? And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Coffee v. Tea

The best water filter? Vagus nerve therapy benefits; With so many benefits of drinking coffee, should we drink more of it instead of tea? Nutritional strategies for treating Barrett’s Esophagus; Mitigating the side effects of Merkel cell carcinoma therapy; Is beet root powder beneficial for nitric oxide production? And more!

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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 29: Chili Peppers

“Delay, Deny . . .”— Feds take aim at prior authorizations that block patients’ access to care, surgeries, drugs they need; Are there non-surgical options for goiters? Chili peppers confer heart, cancer, longevity benefits; Will stem cells deliver a cure for insulin-dependent diabetics? Vitamin C reprograms skin cells to reverse age-related thinning; SAT’s getting shorter to match diminished attention spans of college applicants; Best supplements for preventing osteoporosis; Researchers discover how exercise lowers Alzheimer’s risk; Two new studies show exercise curbs cancer recurrence; And more!

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Dr. Hoffman examines how the marketing for osteoporosis medication has influenced the ways we assess and treat decreases in bone density.
Wearable fitness tracker concept. A man in a short sleeved blue shirt hover his finger over an Apple Watch, while health data overlays on the foreground of the image
Is it time for everybody to invest in pedometers and smart watches to track our health? Dr. Hoffman shares the benefits.
Wearable fitness tracker concept. A man in a short sleeved blue shirt hover his finger over an Apple Watch, while health data overlays on the foreground of the image
Woman is plugging her ears with fingers, suffering from tinnitus
Dr. Hoffman shares the latest developments in treatment for ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
Woman is plugging her ears with fingers, suffering from tinnitus
High tech advanced CPU computer processor connecting to different welding points on PCB in human brain shape. Illustration of the concept of artificial intelligence, generative AI and brain chips
Dr. Hoffman discusses two recent reports: the impact of AI on "cognitive debt", and how the childhood vaccine schedule may impact neurodevelopment.
High tech advanced CPU computer processor connecting to different welding points on PCB in human brain shape. Illustration of the concept of artificial intelligence, generative AI and brain chips
Stethoscope and apple on a stack of textbooks
Dr. Hoffman remarks on the lack of nutrition education for America's doctors—and what he thinks we should do about it.
Stethoscope and apple on a stack of textbooks
A close up shot of a golf ball on a tee surround by green grass with a golf club lined up ready to strike. In the far distance, a blurry forest of trees lit by a sunset glow.
Dr. Hoffman takes issue with so-called "home emergency drug kits." Plus, a closer look at the link between Parkinson's and proximity to golf courses.
A close up shot of a golf ball on a tee surround by green grass with a golf club lined up ready to strike. In the far distance, a blurry forest of trees lit by a sunset glow.
Blue awareness ribbon for prostate cancer, with light blue bow color on medical doctor record, male patient healthcare concept
Dr. Hoffman shares what we can learn from President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis.
Blue awareness ribbon for prostate cancer, with light blue bow color on medical doctor record, male patient healthcare concept
A variety of pills spilling out from the center of a rolled stack of dollars.
The current administration has ambitious goals for revamping our health system—but is BigPharma too entrenched to budge? Dr. Hoffman shares his perspective.
A variety of pills spilling out from the center of a rolled stack of dollars.
Mature Mexican couple enjoying the view during a hike through the woods. They both carry hiking poles and wear backpacks. He is in a plaid shirt and light colored pants, while she wears a gray long-sleeved top and patterned leggings.
If it seems like it's harder to maintain a healthy weight as you get older, you're not alone. Learn some of the reasons why in this article from Dr. Hoffman.
Mature Mexican couple enjoying the view during a hike through the woods. They both carry hiking poles and wear backpacks. He is in a plaid shirt and light colored pants, while she wears a gray long-sleeved top and patterned leggings.
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