Aging | Dr. Ronald Hoffman

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Q&A with Leyla: The Case for Language Learning for Older Adults

February 5, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

The case for language learning for older folks; Are there any adverse interactions between curcumin and low-dose Crestor? The benefits of taking vitamin D with vitamin K; Can taking creatine artificially raise PSA levels? Thoughts on the multidetector CT scan; And more!

ENCORE: Living to 100

January 21, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Could living past 100 become the new normal? Discover the secrets to living longer and the societal impacts of everyone living past 100 with Journalist William J. Cole, author of "The Big 100: Uncovering the Keys to Longevity."

Longevity Unlocked: Understanding the Impact of Mitophagy

January 13, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Groundbreaking longevity research with Dr. Brad Currier from Timeline. Find out how Urolithin A, a naturally-derived compound, could enhance your health span through a process called Mitophagy. Check it out!

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: A Treatment for Warts

January 1, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Consequences of weight loss with weight loss drugs; Enter myostatin inhibitor drugs; "My latest A1c is 5.9 but I'm doing everything right. What gives?" Alpha-ketoglutarate for healthy aging? A treatment for warts? "Am I destined to develop diabetes given my strong family history of the disease?

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 20: Could napping improve cognitive function?

December 22, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

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

December 15, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

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!

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

December 8, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

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!

Leyla Weighs In: Enhancing Strength–Vitamin C & E’s Role in Muscle Health for Seniors

December 5, 2025
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Does your hand grip strength say something about your longevity? "Leyla Weighs In" on how a combo of Vitamin C & E can improve muscle mass and strength. Learn how to boost your muscle health with insights from a groundbreaking study.

Q&A with Leyla: Excessive Sweating

October 2, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

The secrets of the world’s oldest woman; Plasmalogens; Advice for a 24-year-old recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease; Recommendations for a calcium score of 1200; "My husband has been sweating like crazy during our walks, what may be causing this?" How serious is RSV for seniors?

Q&A with Leyla: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

September 18, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

On Q&A with Leyla: We're living longer thanks to medical advances; Does cannabis use increase the risk of diabetes? Avoiding carpal tunnel syndrome surgery; AREDs for macular degeneration? Proline for ligaments? Thoughts on smart watches and EMF exposure; And more!