I see many patients with nail complaints rather than skin issues. Especially my patients over 40. As you get older, your nails may not grow as well. They may break, peel easily, or have other physical characteristics that can tip your doctor off to underlying nutritional deficiencies or health conditions. That’s why I want to … Read more
The great playwright George Bernard Shaw once said, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing “. As an Anti-Aging Medicine doctor, I couldn’t agree more. For you to stay healthy as you get older, you have to both take care of your physical health as well as … Read more
I’m always amazed when I read about the latest heart research findings. We’ve learned so much about new ways to lower your heart disease risk. So, I’d like to tell you about this simple way to know your heart attack and stroke risk just by studying this one part of your body… Your Hair Records … Read more
If you have diabetes you may already know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month. If you don’t have diabetes, and you’re over 40, you may be at greater risk for diabetes and not know it. That’s why every November, I like to remind my older readers to learn their risk for diabetes. I also like … Read more
Fall’s here and so is the colder, damper weather. For my patients and readers with arthritis that means increased joint aches and pains. It also often means the inability to stay as active as you’d like too. That’s why I want to tell you about a tiny seafood that’s research proven to knock out arthritis … Read more
Many of my patients ask me if I know of the product that will really deliver the anti-aging skin benefits it promises. They’ve tried countless creams and serums and have a little success but are mostly left disappointed. Then I tell them about this simple “barnyard” nutrient. They’re always very surprised as they’ve bought expensive … Read more
These days, there’s a lot of controversy about including dairy in your diet. Some popular diets, and health researchers, out there claim that dairy is bad and you should omit it. As an orthopedic doctor that sees a lot of broken bones and atrophied muscles, particularly in older people, I don’t happen to agree with … Read more
Many of my male patients ask me what they can do about PE – premature ejaculation. It’s a very common condition yet it isn’t as widely addressed by doctors – or television commercials – as erectile dysfunction (ED). But, the truth is, PE is the #1 sexual complaint of men. It tends to be more … Read more
As a dermatologist, I occasionally see the deadly skin cancer melanoma show up in my patients. I’ll admit it’s not something I like to deal with because of its poor prognosis. So, I try to educate my patients about everything they can do to prevent melanoma from occurring. That’s why I’m passing along information about … Read more
In today’s economy, I’d usually be the last one to tell any of my patients to leave their job. That is unless it was a choice between their heart health and staying at a job that made them miserable. Let me tell you why… Protect Your Heart: Why It’s Better to Leave A Bad Job … Read more
A few years back there was a popular book out about blood types. It revealed how certain blood types may be predisposed to certain diseases. It also outlined what foods each blood type should eat to stay healthy. As a cardiologist, I found this information fascinating as I saw it as another tool to help … Read more
Getting older has certain physical challenges to your bones, muscles and joints. I like to address these issues with my over-50 patients, and readers, to offer them constructive solutions to ensure that they stay strong, healthy, and active. Most of you know that exercise is a key component to any healthy aging regimen. But many … Read more