Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Problems
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Nutrients in the News: Fish oil, magnesium, vitamin D and curcumin
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Fish Oil: Remember the bad old days when this was said of fish oil? “This Incredibly Popular Supplement Is Pretty Much Useless, Says Huge New Study.” While the benefits of Omega-3 supplements were being downplayed, Amarin pharmaceuticals made a big splash with…read more
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When narratives overtake science
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Narrative: “A story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious . . . a story that connects and explains a carefully selected set of supposedly true events, experiences, or the like, intended to support a particular…read more
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Keep your balance!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Comedian Dave Barry once quipped: “Gravity is a contributing factor in nearly 73 percent of all accidents involving falling objects.” The Book of Proverbs says: “Pride cometh before the fall.” And one of the Ten Commandments in The House of God, a…read more
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Research Roundup: The impact of diet and supplements on four key areas of health
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Does dairy increase the risk of breast cancer? The role of dairy products in the promotion of breast cancer has been controversial. When I was a macrobiotic vegan 40 years ago, it was taken a given: How could the unnatural…read more
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Five reasons why a person with dementia may refuse to eat
By Marlene Hollick, Ed.D., M.P.H., R.D.
It can be frightening as well as frustrating when your loved one refuses to eat their once-favorite foods or drink liquids regularly. It is potentially dangerous as well – dehydration and unintended weight loss can contribute to a decline in…read more
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Has natural medicine lost the race against BigPharma?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The vaccines have worked (mostly). They’ve helped to stem the tide of COVID in the US even though not every adult has taken them. And, while the word is not yet out on long-term side effects, most people have tolerated…read more
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20 ways exercise benefits your health (part one)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
As the weather warms up and gyms reopen, more Americans are shaking off lockdown and re-engaging with exercise. As you huff and puff your way back to optimal condition, here’s a little inspiration to keep you motivated: 1) Cardiovascular: It’s axiomatic…read more
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Brainrobbers: Medicines that steal your brain power (Revisited!)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Paging through the archives of Intelligent Medicine, I came across the following article which I first published in 2018. It foretells a problem which is highlighted in a brand new research paper published in the September 2 edition of Neurology. It found that use…read more
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Ask Leyla: How concerned should I be about Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs)
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Recently I have been reading about the amount of AGEs in various foods. Meats are among the highest, especially when roasted, grilled or otherwise cooked at high temperatures. How concerned should a person be about the amount of AGEs in…read more
Categories: Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems
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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…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
Are you snacking much? More than usual? It may have to do with how much…
It’s the Next Big Thing in cardiovascular prevention. Apolipoprotein B-100, or ApoB for short, may…
Q: I am a 46-year-old male, weighing 260 pounds at 5’9” tall. I was…
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