Alzheimer's

The Heart and Brain Supportive Effects of Cocoa, Part 2
March 16, 2023
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Alan Frost, founder of Flava Naturals. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 11, Part 2: Coconut Oil
March 13, 2023
Anthocyanins for athletic performance and blood sugar control; The debate over the healthfulness of coconut oil; If 10,000 steps/day” not attainable, every 500 steps will suffice to reduce cardio risk; “MIND” diet averts Alzheimer’s brain changes; Survey reveals parents jump the gun on medicating kids’ fevers; Field of nightmares—artificial turf chemicals implicated in brain cancer in MLB players; No, long-distance running won’t wear out your knees. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 11, Part 2: The Real Nursing Home Scandal
February 13, 2023
“De-prescribing”—is it time to take a stand against unnecessary polypharmacy? Lion’s mane mushrooms support memory by enhancing nerve growth; A caller with asthma complains of susceptibility to viruses—is her immune system at fault? The real nursing home scandal—many facilities fail to prioritize vitamin D supplementation; Ultra-processed foods hike risk for cancer; Bariatric surgery may fend off obesity-related diseases—but young patients found to have increased risk of suicide; Exposure to plastic ingredient phthalate heightens diabetes risk; A novel herbal combination shows promise against ulcerative colitis/Crohn’s; Screen time increases adolescents’ body mass index—even exercise does little to counteract weight gain. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 31, Part 1: Menopause Woes
January 2, 2023
They kept saying multivitamins were a waste of money—until this study revealed they slow cognitive decline by 60%! Congress bid to restrict supplement access appears stalled; CBD shows promise for reducing menopause woes; Periodontal disease care lessens severity of heart attacks; Natural support for gum disease; CoQ10 scores against fatigue; Omega 3 with antioxidant co-factors slows Alzheimer’s progression; Vitamin D—how much is too much? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 10, Part 1: Viagra for Alzheimer’s—REALLY?
December 12, 2022
Fauci plans exit—did he do a good job? Collateral damage from Covid lockdowns—rate of Type 2 diabetes soars in kids; Viagra for Alzheimer’s—REALLY? After Covid platelets can plummet; News addiction can undermine mental and physical health; Moderna sues Pfizer over mRNA vax technology; White House fast tracks new Omicron booster—despite scant evidence. New study casts doubt on Ivermectin efficacy. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 3, Part 2: Reverse Cognitive Decline by Decades
December 5, 2022
High-flavanol cocoa can reverse cognitive decline by decades; Blood type can predict stroke risk; Save our Supplements campaign showing results of citizen activism; Soaring blood pressure and heart rate; Pulmonary fibrosis and Covid; An old medication costing pennies per day can regrow hair; Celebrity cancer—Jeff Bridges and Jane Fonda; Lack of physical activity should be added as a heart risk factor. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 5, Part 2: Sleep Apnea
November 7, 2022
The many benefits of vitamin D—for bone, osteoarthritis, Covid, stroke, and mortality; Sporadic high blood pressure; Is CPAP for sleep apnea oversold? Higher animal protein intake forestalls cognitive decline in seniors; No need for ultra-low protein diet in kidney disease; It’s official—cutting carbs improves blood sugar; Supplement industry takes victory lap in battle to preserve access to NAC; Cocoa compound found to reverse age-related memory loss. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 1, Part 1: New Alzheimer’s Drug
October 3, 2022
NYC Mayor Adams’ misguided campaign to make hospital meals “plant-based”; Vegan meat analogues show adverse impact on GI tract; New Alzheimer’s drug touted for accelerated approval; Congressional effort to require mandatory product labeling for supplements stalls; Study shows boosters offer little advantage over “hybrid immunity”; Why haven’t health authorities admitted missteps in Covid messaging? FDA attempt to update outdated health labels for foods; Vinegar before meals curbs blood sugar spikes. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 20, Part 1: Mediterranean Diet for Depression
August 22, 2022
Covid fatigue sets in: Even Pfizer’s vaccine developer comes down with it, people aren’t testing anymore, vaccine uptake for toddlers is less than 5%; Most Omicron patients don’t even know they’re sick; CDC admits “mistakes” but asks for more funding to guarantee compliance with future lockdowns and vaccine mandates; Mediterranean diet for depression; Solutions for bloating; Pre-op advice before shoulder surgery; Dietary nitrates for brain, heart, blood pressure, athletic endurance, sexual performance; Viagra may be repurposed as Alzheimer’s drug. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 20, Part 2: Toxic Toilet Tissue

Assuaging a caller’s concerns over effects of dietary nitrate supplements on tooth enamel; Erasing keloid scars; Titanium dioxide in supplements; Toxic toilet tissue; A rare case of non-sexual transmission of Monkeypox; DHA improves focus in teens; Sulforaphane yields cognitive benefits for seniors; 75-year-old vaccine shields diabetics from Covid; Echinacea declined in popularity during pandemic—but evinces significant protection vs. SARS-Cov2. Food stamps (aka SNAP) found to foster junk food consumption, obesity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.