Aging

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 23, Part 1
May 26, 2015
NAC for COPD; exercise for cancer; pregnancy Tylenol may lower testosterone in male offspring; vitamin E vs. pancreatic cancer; new, more accurate, less invasive cancer tests; magnesium protects against stroke--but the brain requires the right kind of magnesium; the placebo effect may depend on your genes; melatonin for migraines, secrets of the aging gut may unlock clues to disease origins. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 9, Part 1
May 11, 2015
Floss your way to prostate health! Acetaminophen use blunts emotions, shortens lives; Are microwave ovens safe? Jen Bush sheds pounds by going Paleo; Why did a 47 year old Silicon Valley mogul die on a treadmill? Cancer-blocking compound isolated from cruciferous vegetables; Consumers win as Panera Bread drops 150 artificial colors, sweeteners, preservatives and flavor from its offerings; Sugary foods promote Alzheimer's; Natural antibiotics combat H. pylori. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 2, Part 2
May 4, 2015
Vitamin D toxicity rare in people who take supplements; Where's the beef? Carbs implicated in colon cancer causation; American-African diet swap sheds light on colon cancer risk factors; FDA claims jurisdiction over your own blood; Polygamy does not make the heart grow healthier; Statins carry risks for seniors; Commonly-used drugs promote dementia for older Americans; The 411 on Omega 3 content of farmed salmon. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 11, Part 1
April 13, 2015
Overweight a) protects against Alzheimers or b) increases risk for Alzheimers—take your pick! Why living in the U.S.A. may boost your susceptibility to allergies; Supplement industry reacts responsibly by pulling tainted supplements—so why all the fuss? Fish oil stigmatized by oncologists on shoddy evidence; Centenarian swimmers, runners shatter records. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 7, Part 1
February 9, 2015
Brian Williams has nothing on me: I've hob-nobbed with Nobel Prize winners, medical pioneers (humor)! What's causing the epidemic of early puberty among young girls? Should a 62 yr old get the measles vaccine? Fifty Shades of Litigation: California woman launches class-action lawsuit against sexual lube maker over disappointing results; Older adults need more protein to retain muscle; Easy does it when it comes to jogging; Meditation may slow age-related loss of grey matter in the brain; the amazing properties of olive leaf extract; New iPhone breathalyzer apps tell you if you're too drunk to drive, have smelly breath, or are in fat-burning mode. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 20, Part 2
December 22, 2014
How old you feel may predict how long you'll live; Environmental pollution is an autism trigger and is responsible for millions of deaths worldwide; A new, inexpensive, natural plant compound trumps nicotine replacement for smoking cessation; Preserving kidney function. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 29, Part 2
December 1, 2014
Holiday weight gain—what are the real stats? Just in time for Christmas—“Normal Barbie:” 5’4” 165, cellulite, stretch marks, acne, tattoos extra; How gratitude can improve your health; New study shows long-term testosterone replacement for men DOES NOT increase risk of prostate cancer; Elderly, terminal cancer patients often receive unnecessary statins, which quadruple their risk of bodily aches and pains! Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Dr. Lani Simpson on Enhancing Bone Density, Part 1
November 25, 2014
Dr. Lani Simpson shares tips for enhancing bone density from her book “Dr. Lani’s No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide”: What are the limitations of our current strategy for screening for osteoporosis? Is osteoporosis over-hyped to sell drugs? Why can DEXA scans yield misleading results? Why is density not necessarily destiny? What other factors put women (and men) at risk for bone fracture? What are some of the downsides of current medications? What roles do exercise and diet play in fracture prevention? What about vibrating plates? What key supplements should be part of your osteoporosis prevention program? Click HERE for part 2.

Dr. Lani Simpson on Enhancing Bone Density, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lani Simpson about bone density and osteoporosis. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 22, Part 1
November 24, 2014
Hidden hazards of “K-cup” coffee makers; Run before you walk (it doesn’t hurt your knees!); DHEA good for the heart; Obesity is tied to pollutants; “Deep-kissing” swaps mouth bugs—men overestimate kissing by as much as five-fold! Dishing the dirt on disinfectant soap; New test detects Alzheimer’s 10 years before it develops. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.