Expert Interview

ENCORE: The Devastating Health Effects of Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals, Part 1
October 12, 2023
"Sicker, Fatter, Poorer" is a book about the devastating health effects of hormone-disrupting chemicals. Pediatrician Leo Trasande describes how hormone-disrupting chemicals get into our bodies; how they can mimic our natural hormones and what are the consequences in terms of development and disease including diabetes and obesity, brain disorders, infertility, endometriosis, fibroids, and breast and prostate cancer; how we can limit our exposure; and how we can vote with our consumer dollars to push for safer food and household products. What are “gender benders”? How do non-stick compounds compromise thyroid function? What are the dangers of can liners and plastic wrappers? How do “obesogens” thwart our best efforts to diet and exercise? How do these chemicals perpetuate a cycle of poverty for the poor and minorities? Do environmental regulations need to be made more stringent? Sicker, Fatter, Poorer" is a book about the devastating health effects of hormone-disrupting chemicals. Pediatrician Leo Trasande describes how hormone-disrupting chemicals get into our bodies; how they can mimic our natural hormones and what are the consequences in terms of development and disease including diabetes and obesity, brain disorders, infertility, endometriosis, fibroids, and breast and prostate cancer; how we can limit our exposure; and how we can vote with our consumer dollars to push for safer food and household products. What are “gender benders”? How do non-stick compounds compromise thyroid function? What are the dangers of can liners and plastic wrappers? How do “obesogens” thwart our best efforts to diet and exercise? How do these chemicals perpetuate a cycle of poverty for the poor and minorities? Do environmental regulations need to be made more stringent? Sicker, Fatter, Poorer" is a book about the devastating health effects of hormone-disrupting chemicals. Pediatrician Leo Trasande describes how hormone-disrupting chemicals get into our bodies; how they can mimic our natural hormones and what are the consequences in terms of development and disease including diabetes and obesity, brain disorders, infertility, endometriosis, fibroids, and breast and prostate cancer; how we can limit our exposure; and how we can vote with our consumer dollars to push for safer food and household products. What are “gender benders”? How do non-stick compounds compromise thyroid function? What are the dangers of can liners and plastic wrappers? How do “obesogens” thwart our best efforts to diet and exercise? How do these chemicals perpetuate a cycle of poverty for the poor and minorities? Do environmental regulations need to be made more stringent? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Devastating Health Effects of Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Pediatrician Leo Trasande who describes how hormone-disrupting chemicals get into our bodies, how they can mimic our natural hormones and the consequences in terms of development and disease. Click HERE for part 1.

Preventing Cognitive Decline and Regenerating our Brains, Part 1
October 10, 2023
Our brains don't have to decline as we get older. Dr. Majid Fotuhi, neurologist, professor and author of “Boost Your Brain: The New Art and Science Behind Enhanced Brain Performance,” reveals non-pharmacological ways for people to improve cognitive function in just 12 weeks. Based on cutting-edge science, Dr. Fotuhi details a complete program for increasing brain size and enhancing brain function, including memory, creativity, comprehension, and concentration. Click HERE for part 2.

Preventing Cognitive Decline and Regenerating our Brains, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Majid Fotuhi, neurologist, professor and author of “Boost Your Brain: The New Art and Science Behind Enhanced Brain Performance.” Click HERE for part 1.

Super Aging, Part 1
October 5, 2023
What happens when we all live to 100 or when most of us at least come close to it? By 2050, the world's centenarian population, those aged 100 or more, will increase eightfold, potentially upending health care, personal finance, retirement, politics and more. William J. Kole, author of "The Big 100: The New World of Super-Aging," examines the forbidding bleakness, as well as profound policy, societal, and lifestyle solutions that can brighten the future for us all. Click HERE for part 2.

Super Aging, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with William J. Kole, author of "The Big 100: The New World of Super-Aging." Click HERE for part 1.

Movement for Life; Preserving Your Independence, Part 1
October 3, 2023
As we age, we become more prone to devastating falls and injuries. Multiple factors conspire to reduce our mobility. A leader in addressing these challenges is Hedy Iankelevich, founder of Movement for Life, an ongoing series of online classes for 65+ individuals aimed at restoring function and preserving independence. Trained in yoga, postural techniques, biomechanics and breath work, Hedy discovered her new mission after working with her father to restore his mobility. The outgrowth is a program that emphasizes functional movement rather than mere strength training and endurance, traditionally the focus of exercise programs. Is it ever too late to start? What gains can be expected even if you don’t have a background in athletics? What are some simple exercises you can do at home with minimal equipment? How can balance be fortified? Click HERE for part 2.

Movement for Life; Preserving Your Independence, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Hedy Iankelevich, founder of Movement for Life, about an ongoing series of online classes for 65+ individuals aimed at restoring function and preserving independence. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: DNA testing: Is it ready for Prime-Time? Part 1
September 27, 2023
Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen, Chief Medical Director of IntellxxDNA, shares her perspective on the genetic testing revolution. What’s the difference between a mutation and a SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism)? How does the IntellxxDNA test differ from, say, 23andMe? Isn’t it potentially scary to find out you have a “bad” gene, like the ApoE4 gene that’s associated with Alzheimer’s Disease risk? Can genetic risk factors be overcome with diet, exercise, and targeted supplements? IntellxxDNA pinpoints obesity genes, genes that predispose to diabetes and heart disease, macular degeneration, autoimmune disorders, thyroid problems and osteoporosis. Certain SNPs predict the likelihood of neurodegenerative diseases when exposed to environmental toxins like mercury and glyphosate. Others may dictate higher requirements for antioxidants, B vitamins, magnesium, vitamin D, and choline. Why is the IntellxxDNA test only available through health practitioners? Some critics say genetic testing is only in its infancy and not yet ready for primetime—is this mistaken? What can genomic testing tell us about remedial strategies for autism? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: DNA testing: Is it ready for Prime-Time? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen, Chief Medical Director of IntellxxDNA, who shares her perspective on the genetic testing revolution. Click HERE for part 1.