In the USA, people spend billions of dollars annually in the pursuit of younger-looking skin. Some of the products on the market are helpful, some are pointless, and others may actually be harmful. What you need is no-nonsense information about the best ways. To protect and enhance the texture of your skin, follow these three easy steps. [...]
How Is Your Brain Performing?
June 15, 2012 by 2 Comments
There are many ways to measure brain function. In our office we use a high-tech computerized test called CNS Vital Signs to assess brain speed, mental sharpness, memory, and executive function. There is also a “brain function score” that I developed for the Ten Years Younger Program that you can do on your own. Hopefully [...]
Medical Therapies to Enhance Romantic Function
June 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
My last post addressed lifestyle therapies to enhance romantic function. I emphasized how optimal fitness and nutrition can do wonders for your love life. However, if making those food, nutrient, and fitness changes doesn’t achieve the desired affect, then there are several medical options to help– although lifestyle treatments should always come first. Because women and men [...]
Would You Like to Enhance Your Romantic Function?
May 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Last weekend my wife and I had the pleasure of attending the Age Management Medicine Group meeting in Ft Lauderdale, with a variety of renowned speakers addressing sexual function. The good news is that there is a great deal we can do with lifestyle and medical therapies to optimize sexual performance, which is important when 30% of [...]
Should You Eat the Same Amount Every Day?
April 14, 2012 by 2 Comments
Over the past 10,000 years, our genes depended on a lifestyle that had a different daily caloric intake. Some days were a feast and other days were close to fasting, especially during prolonged hunts. Most days provided a modest intake, largely from gathering familiar foods. Yet over the last 20-40 years, our daily calorie intake has become [...]
FDA posts new warning due to statin-cholesterol medication use and memory loss
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Are you or a loved one taking a statin medication? The FDA has posted a new warning regarding statin-cholesterol lowering medications. This latest warning is related to memory loss. In fact, there are three new concerns that relate to the safety of this entire class of popular cholesterol lowering medications. Is is worth asking, “What is [...]
Is Your Body Inflamed?
February 20, 2012 by 1 Comment
Inflammation is a central cause of accelerated aging and one of the most common problems we see in patients today. If your arteries are inflamed long term you may suffer from heart attacks and strokes. An inflamed brain may lead to Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. If your joints are inflamed you may have aches and [...]
Five Secrets to Slow Memory Loss and Increase Brain Speed
October 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
After a flight to Seattle last weekend to see my mom’s apartment in her new retirement center, I realized the importance of maintaining our brain function into our golden years if we hope to enjoy life long term. It was great to see my mom adapting to her new environment. The brain is an incredible [...]
Reversing Obesity, Optimizing Weight Loss
September 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
While speaking to the ~ 5,000 physicians at the AAFP’s annual scientific meeting this week on obesity and weight loss, I made the point that our national obesity crisis impacts not just our health, but also our national budget, and the bottom line of every company’s medical insurance plan. Wake up America, we are losing [...]
Essential Nutrients for Bone Health: Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin K
September 5, 2011 by 1 Comment
OPTIMIZE BONE HEALTH—YOUR PLAN TO PREVENT OSTEOPOROSIS FRACTURES. As men and women age, they lose bone density and are at increasing risk for debilitating fractures. Several preventative measures will help to maintain strong bones and prevent your risk for a fracture. The two most important factors for bone health are activity and nutrition. Activity Builds [...]
