![logo](https://drhoffman.com/wp-content/themes/drhoffman/images/logo.gif)
![Plus 1](https://drhoffman.com/wp-content/themes/drhoffman/images/small-logo.gif)
To subscribe directly, copy and paste this URL into your favorite RSS reader:
http://www.drhoffman.com/feed/articlerss
This month, in a landmark article in the journal Cell, an international consortium of anti-aging researchers published a prescription for grabbing the reins of longevity. They boldly assert that “The main features of the ‘westernized lifestyle, including hypercaloric…read more
Categories:Aging Exercise General Nutrition Longevity Drugs Supplements
I’ve spoken at length about the important, health-sustaining role of diversity as it relates to the various types of bacteria that live with our intestines. In short, diversity paves the way for resiliency. There are many avoidable factors…read more
Categories:Exercise Microbiome
Over the years I’ve competed in at least 15 triathlons. I was a late-bloomer, starting 25 years ago at the age of 38. Triathlons consist of consecutive swim/bike/run segments, ranging from short sprints to medium Olympic distance, to…read more
While I’m on vacation this week, I plan on taking good care of myself, and I want to remind you to do the same. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition Sleep
I consume lots of salt. I eat sour pickles and sauerkraut. I liberally salt my eggs, meat, poultry and fish. I take seriously the derivation of the word “salad” from the Latin “sal” [pronounced sel], which roughly translated…read more
Categories:Hypertension Nutrition Controversies
Eczema is becoming a fairly common problem in young children. This condition is characterized by frequent outbreaks of reddened, inflamed skin with significant itching. But beyond the discomfort, it is now recognized that when children are diagnosed with…read more
Categories:Pediatric Health Probiotics Supplements Women’s Health
What is acrylamide? It’s a chemical compound that usually forms in starchy foods like breads, cakes, cookies, crackers, cereals and potatoes (chips and fries) when they are baked, roasted or fried at high temperatures (at least 248 degrees…read more
Categories:Cancer General Nutrition
With summer in full swing, many of us are taking advantage of the warm temps by firing up the BBQ grill. Nothing compares with the savory taste of seared meat, seafood, poultry, corn on the cob, baked potatoes,…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Salmon & Salad Diet Supplements
In previous weeks, I described my foray into personalized genetic analysis. New discoveries have extended our concept of “self”; it turns out that our bodies’ cells are vastly outnumbered by the micro-organisms that inhabit our gastrointestinal tracts (the…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Microbiome Obesity
Q: I’ve heard you mention that when making a smoothie you should make only enough for one serving. Why is that? I’ve been making five days worth on Sunday to last each morning of the week. Are my time-saving…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
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…
I’m a veteran of the Diet Wars. Back in the 80s, when the ultra-low-carb Atkins…
Q: I’ve read that twenty minutes of sun exposure will give us 10,000 to 20,000 IV…
I couldn’t resist. Rather than leave these candidates for “Breakthrough treatments that we don’t really need” on…
ENCORE: A New Revolutionary Technology That Can Predict Cardiovascular Risk With Precision, Part 1
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!