Aging

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 27, Part 2
August 28, 2016
Nicotinamide riboside restores impaired muscle function in aging mice; A breakthrough guided ultrasound treatment offers hope to sufferers of essential tremor; Low levels of vitamin B6 and iron increase risk for panic attacks; Listener questions about the potential hazards of injectable contrast for CT scans and MRIs; low blood sodium; stem cells for knee pain, and supplements for surgery; Does vitamin K increase the risk of blood clots? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Dr. Hoffman’s Triathlon Comeback, Part 1
August 23, 2016
On Sunday, August 14, Dr. Hoffman completed the Riverhead Rocks triathlon. Over a period of 25 years starting at the age of 38, he has completed over 15 Olympic distance competitions. What is a triathlon like? Why do it? What age-related factors winnow the field of senior triathletes? How did Dr. Hoffman stage a comeback after debilitating injuries sidelined him from competition for several years? How did chiropractic help? What role did the Whole 30 Diet play? What performance edge did nicotinamide riboside (Niacel) confer? What was it like to race in 90 degree high-humidity conditions? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 6, Part 1
August 8, 2016
With the Olympics on, athletes need to be thinking about vitamin D; Exercise results in larger brain size and decreased dementia risk; Extreme Eating Awards spotlight hazardous "value meals"; Lawsuits target makers of acid-blocker drugs for kidney failure risk; Berberine quells symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Which is better for inflammation--EPA or DHA? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 3, 2016
What is your advice on treating and reversing grey hair? What do you think of He Shou Wu for this? What are the benefits of sauna? Any advantages or risks of infrared sauna? Click HERE for part 2.

More Intelligent Medicine News, Part 1
August 2, 2016
There were so many important Intelligent Medicine stories this week, Dr. Hoffman didn't have time to get to them all on this week's radio show. A home test for Alzheimer’s Disease: Does it pass the smell test? Is a new brain game the breakthrough we’re looking for in dementia prevention? Can green tea improve the intellectual performance of individuals with Down’s Syndrome? Could Viagra be used to treat sciatica? A common food additive—often not disclosed on food labels—could be responsible for our burgeoning epidemic of food allergies. EPA vs. DHA: Which is better for combatting inflammation? Click HERE for part 2.

More Intelligent Medicine News, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues with the news he didn't get time for on the weekend show. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 30, Part 2
August 1, 2016
When it comes to cancer risk, there is no safe level of alcohol consumption; Alternatives to Prolia for osteoporosis; New study shows no current meds for Type 2 diabetes reduce risk of heart or all-cause death; 1st and 2nd place riders of Tour de France fueled by low-carb, high-fat diet; Resveratrol rescues blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer’s; Office work may be the new smoking. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 13, 2016
Americans are getting fatter! Is Transcendental Meditation the best form of meditation? I’m taking supplements for my arthritis but would I be helped if I eliminated the Nightshades from my diet too? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
June 15, 2016
Popular entertainers endorsing junk food. Is there a non-whey source of branch chain amino acids? What do you say to those who claim glucosamine/chondroitin is ineffective for arthritis? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 11, Part 1
June 13, 2016
Down’s Syndrome can be treated with EGCG: Hydrating with sugary soda may worsen dehydration; Stevia helps blood sugar; Over-the-counter diarrhea drug is the new craze for getting high; New test reveals Alzheimer’s risk 10 years earlier with 100% accuracy; Kris Kristofferson falls prey to medical misdiagnosis; Reg’Activ, a new probiotic that delivers glutathione. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.