Intelligent Medicine®

Author: Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Q&A with Leyla: Botox and Other Fillers

A tragic case of rhabdomyolysis at the NYC Marathon; Advice for getting off antidepressants; Ways to prevent cognitive decline; Studies – remission of type 2 diabetes and reversal of fatty liver; Thoughts on Botox and other fillers; And more!

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 31: The “10,000 Step Rule”

Bone density can be IMPROVED with the right combination of resistance and high-impact exercises; Hard-to-treat depression may stem from circadian rhythm disruptions; Creatine plus resistance exercise fends off menopause woes; The arbitrariness of the “10,000 step rule”; Exercise improves sleep—but so, too, does a healthy microbiome; And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Total Knee Replacement

Exercise training for bone health; I have chronic insomnia, and my doctor told me to avoid any supplements due to my pacemaker”; What supplements do you recommend for recovery from a total knee replacement? I have a family history of rheumatoid arthritis, how can I prevent this? And more!

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The Neuroscience of Loneliness: Unpacking Social Connection

Is loneliness really the new smoking? Dr. Ben Rein, author of “Why Brains Need Friends,” details the effects of social isolation and the incredible benefits of friendship. Discover why social connections can actually be lifesaving and how loneliness impacts our health. Don’t miss it!

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 24: Can eye drops dissolve cataracts?

Can eye drops dissolve cataracts to forestall surgery? Urolithin A notches gains for GI and heart health in new studies; The biggest mistake GLP-1 weight-loss medication users make; B12 alone, or taken with a B complex? 10 diets are put to the test, and which scored highest for staving off biological aging? When medications cause constipation; Overcoming fatigue after radiation treatment for cancer; And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Helpful Nutrition for Cancer

Pope Leo’s cancer diagnosis and treatment; Helpful nutrition for cancer; Increasing LDL but Zero calcium score, what does it mean? Does past candida mean you can’t take a supplement that contains baker’s yeast? Alleviating spinal stenosis; Creatine for increasing muscle strength; And more!

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Closeup portrait of sad and thoughtful teen guy, hand under cheek, looking down feel headache, isolated on grey wall. Upset boy experiencing adolescence crisis as mess lines coming out of head.
Discover eight factors that are making teens more anxious and depressed, while undermining their focus and intelligence.
Closeup portrait of sad and thoughtful teen guy, hand under cheek, looking down feel headache, isolated on grey wall. Upset boy experiencing adolescence crisis as mess lines coming out of head.
Young boy measuring his height against the wall
Is there a secret formula for height? Dr. Hoffman takes a closer look at various methods that claim to help children grow.
Young boy measuring his height against the wall
medical consultation - closeup asian male doctor using large intestine model with colonoscopy exam report on computer screen is explaining about colorectal cancer status to patient elderly man
Dr. Hoffman shares the benefits and drawbacks of at-home bowel cancer screening vs. traditional colonoscopy.
medical consultation - closeup asian male doctor using large intestine model with colonoscopy exam report on computer screen is explaining about colorectal cancer status to patient elderly man
Some of your common everyday behaviors could be harming your health. Check out Dr. Hoffman's top ten recommendations for things NOT to do.
Close up of various brassica vegetables - cabbages, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower
It's long been suggested that brassica vegetables could be harmful for to thyroid health—but do those claims hold weight? Dr. Hoffman takes a closer look.
Close up of various brassica vegetables - cabbages, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower
Natural products for healthy bowel.
Nutritional science is a constantly evolving, highly-nuanced scientific discipline. Learn some of the ways it bucks conventional wisdom.
Natural products for healthy bowel.
Pregnant woman taking pill at home
Dr. Hoffman examines recent headlines about the potential link between autism and acetaminophen.
Pregnant woman taking pill at home
Senior African American woman doing yoga at home, in front of a large window.
Many factors converge to undermine our balance as we age. Dr. Hoffman shares the top ten.
Senior African American woman doing yoga at home, in front of a large window.
A recycling bin stuffed with plastic water bottles
Most of us recycle in good faith, but are our plastic bottles ending up where we intend? Dr. Hoffman investigates.
A recycling bin stuffed with plastic water bottles
A pile of halved raw potatoes resting beside a burlap bag filled with whole potatoes.
There’s no question that curbing carbs can help with blood sugar regulation. Sugary foods and refined carbohydrates are major offenders. But what about potatoes?
A pile of halved raw potatoes resting beside a burlap bag filled with whole potatoes.
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