George Shapiro, M.D., and William Kapp, M.D. Discuss Using Exosomes in an Age Management Practice
In this conversation, Dr. William Kapp and Dr. George Shapiro talk about Dr. Shapiro’s journey into Age Management Medicine, and the use of exosomes in an Age Management Medicine practice.
AMMG Denver Conference
Jeff Morris
A full conference agenda included multiple pre-conference tracks, and presentation of the first Alan P. Mintz, M.D. Award since 2019 to Dr. Edwin Lee.
In Memoriam: John Adams and Greg Stavish
Jeff Morris
AMMG remembers two highly influential individuals whose untimely passing saddened us all.
Clinical Applications for Age Management Medicine
Ruth Riley
Today, the number of Americans around the age of 65 years old has reached unprecedented numbers. Consequently, age management medicine focuses on health and prevention rather than disease.
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New Study Indicates Dementia Signs Can Be Detected Nearly a Decade Before Diagnosis
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High-dose Vitamin B6 Supplementation Can Reduce Anxiety, According to New Research
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Drug Typically Used in Cancer Therapy Emerges as Potential Anti-Aging Treat-ment
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Less Than 5 Hours Sleep Per Night May Raise Dementia, Diabetes Risks |
Age vs. DNA: Which Has More Influence on How Humans Age?
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‘Love Hormone’ Oxytocin Could Help Reverse Damage from Heart Attacks via Cell Regeneration
Study Finds
In a recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers developed recommendations for counseling non-obese 40 to 60 years old women with body mass index (BMI) values ≤29.9 kg/m2 for obesity prevention. The researchers were a part of the Women's Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI) team and aimed to optimize long-term health, well-being, and function among midlife women.
Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Cognitive Decline in Key Study
Rebecca Robbins and Pam Belluck
Postmortem analyses of brains from a brain bank found those with the genetic variant for Alzheimer's disease, apolipoprotein E4, who experienced repetitive head impact by playing football had similar pathology for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) as athletes who played more than seven years of football. In addition, in people older than 65, those with the genotype had greater levels of tau burden in regions commonly affected by CTE.
Combo 'Polypill' Cuts Heart Disease Deaths, New Study Finds’
Study Finds
A “holy grail” blood test that can diagnose any type of cancer years before symptoms appear could be on the horizon. Scientists from UC Santa Cruz have discovered a protein released in the early stages of the disease, when tumors are most curable.
An Anti-Aging Supplement Might Actually Work Wonders
Buzz Hollander, M.D
Animal studies have revealed that timing of calorie restriction can have an effect due to the circadian system, which controls daily cycles of physiology, metabolism, and behaviors such as eating. This has also been linked to aging. If the findings hold true for humans, they suggest that to maximize lifespan people should reduce their calorie intake and avoid eating late at night.
Should You Seek Testing for Your Genetic Predisposition?
Helen Massy
Even if you don't share a hair color, distinctive nose or sensational sporting ability with your parents and siblings, you may share the same genetic predisposition toward health risks. What are your genetic health risks, and should you undergo extra testing if you have a family history of a particular condition?
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