News Feed
To subscribe directly, copy and paste this URL into your favorite RSS reader:
http://www.drhoffman.com/feed/articlerss
-
Ask Leyla: Which matters more—the amount or type of calories you consume?
Q: What difference does it make if I’m on a low-fat or low-carb diet for weight loss? Isn’t it all about the calories? Don’t I have to burn more calories than I take in? A: It does make…read more
Categories:Nutrition Controversies
Discover your fountain of youth
By Kalani Guy
Collagen is a supplement that’s been on my radar screen for quite some time—now research is validating its benefits for skin, hair, joints and gut. While the market is crowded with low-quality collagen formulas, Brightcore leverages the…read more
Categories:Joint Health Skin and Hair Sponsored Supplements
There’s too much plastic!
While aboard a dive boat on a recent trip to Turks and Caicos, I made small talk with the father of some teenagers who were getting their scuba certifications. “Lots of delays at the airport,” I ventured….read more
Categories:Environmental Health
Ask Leyla: What’s your take on low-calorie dieting for weight loss?
Q: I lost about 20 pounds counting calories. I didn’t want to gain it back so I now count the calories needed not to gain it back. Now that I want to lose five more pounds, I…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
14 times I’ve been ahead of the curve
Looking back over a 40-year career in medicine, I frequently departed from the orthodoxy to embrace therapies and paradigms considered controversial, even downright heretical. I’m proud to say that many have gone mainstream and have become validated…read more
Categories:Allergy Candida Environmental Health Food Sensitivity General Medicine General Nutrition Healthcare Infections Medications Men’s Health Menopause Microbiome Natural Health Care Prostate Disorders Supplements Women’s Health
Ask Leyla: Is my doctor recommending too much calcium?
Q: My doctor advised me to take 1,200 mg of calcium daily for bone health. Is this the correct dose? No other vitamins or minerals were mentioned. A: The recommendation made by many doctors to take that…read more
The brain benefits of omega-3s from cradle to grave
Recently, a patient shared with me that her doctor had told her to stop taking fish oil supplements: “They’re a waste of money,” he admonished. When it comes to the brain, that’s dead wrong. A pioneering study…read more
Ask Leyla: What can I do to relieve joint pain?
Q: My mother is otherwise healthy, takes no medications and walks daily for exercise, but she often suffers from joint pain. Is there anything you can recommend to help alleviate her pain? A: Joint pain can occur for…read more
Categories:Arthritis Inflammation Supplements
Happy living through health
Check out these innovative formulas from our friends at CV Sciences—they’re not just about CBD! I learned a thing or two about unique ingredients that address everyday complaints—it’s well worth a read. As always, my audience can…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health Sponsored Stress Supplements
10 factors that undermine our balance as we age
There’s a maxim I recall from my hospital training in the 80s: “GOMERs go to ground.” It was one of the sardonic 10 Commandments from Samuel Shem’s (real name Samuel Bergman, MD) “The House of God”. The 1978 book…read more
Categories:Aging Muscle and Bone Health Neurological Health
-
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…
-
Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
-
These days, you can walk into a doctor’s office and request tests that will highlight…
-
Q: I'm trying to include more fresh produce in my diet, but I'm worried about…
-
On a recent episode of Intelligent Medicine, I highlighted a study that demonstrated that an…
Extending Life: Chris Mirabile Discusses Strategies to Combat Aging, Part 2
Like Us On Facebook
Leave a question for Dr. Hoffman day or night.The doctor is (always) in!Our virtual voicemail is open 24/7, so there's no need to wait to submit your questions for Dr. Hoffman. Leave a message, and you may hear your question featured on the Intelligent Medicine radio program!