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Author: Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 20: Social Anxiety Disorder

Should you stop taking glucosamine based on a new study linking it to Alzheimer’s? What’s behind the spate of “Tai Chi Walking” social media posts? Vaping after smoking hikes risk for lung cancer; Why aren’t there more medical insurance plans that cover alternative medicine? Keto diet shows promise for treatment of anorexia; Incidence of social anxiety disorder is soaring among young people; And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Kudos to holistic veterinarians!

Is there any truth to some of the latest news that claims glucosamine supplements accelerate dementia and Alzheimer’s? What may be the real driver of persistent musculoskeletal pain in menopause? Hyperbaric oxygen for treating hard-to-heal wounds? And more!

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Understanding COVID-19’s Impact on Children

Pediatrician and author Dr. Elizabeth Mumper discusses her book, “Kids and COVID.” She details the pandemic’s impact on children’s health and what mistakes we must avoid in the future. A must-listen for parents and healthcare professionals!

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 13: Smartphones and Social Media Create Real Harm for Adolescents

What’s the best form of curcumin? More than just a game—Knicks overcoming odds in game 4 comeback is a parable of resilience; a one-and-done lifetime cholesterol fix via gene modification; Do amounts of vitamin A in various supplements taken together court the risk of toxicity? Smartphones and social media create real harm for adolescents; Experts determine the exact right amount of sleep down to the minute—but is it overreach? And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: In-Door Stair Climbing

Deprescribing meds in older adults; Treating C. difficile; Stair climbing indoors in bad weather instead of walking outdoors, is this worthwhile? The FDA no longer recommends use of radiation shields during x-ray procedures? Magnesium taurate to control palpitations? Performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports; And more!

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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.
Man in red hoodie running near Central Park
The benefits of exercise go far beyond the physical. Dr. Hoffman examines its positive impact on mental health.
Man in red hoodie running near Central Park
Man wiping nose because of pollen allergy in spring
Learn the impact seasonal allergies can have on your mental and physical health.
Man wiping nose because of pollen allergy in spring
Illustration of a red boxing glove punching an assortment of junk food, including donuts, pizza, a cheeseburger, a cup of soda, potato chips, and candy
There’s a food fight going on in America, and it’s being waged at the highest levels of government, academia, agribusiness, and the medical establishment.
Illustration of a red boxing glove punching an assortment of junk food, including donuts, pizza, a cheeseburger, a cup of soda, potato chips, and candy
Illustration of medical professionals amidst books and and scientific instruments. Medical studies concept.
The medical research establishment is reeling as budget cuts loom for the National Institutes of Health. A colleague involved in funding research at my alma mater, Albert Einstein College of Medicine told me: “It’s been all hands on deck as we struggle to defend our grants.”According to Healthcaredive:
Illustration of medical professionals amidst books and and scientific instruments. Medical studies concept.
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