Month: April 2023

Summary: Spending time with family and friends not only gives us a positive psychological boost, it can also reduce dementia risks and improve longevity, a new study reports. Researchers found those with strong social connections have a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and death. The study reports improving social connections and frequently taking…

Longevity researchers, Biohackers, and everyday folks are now talking about their “biological age”. While our calendar age matters, we now have an entire class of biomarkers potentially even more important. Systems to quantify the state and health of our cellular machinery at any given time. Something that reflects recent lifestyle changes. This critical innovation paves…

Key Takeaways:~ Dental implants can replace a lost tooth, filling the gap and preventing bone loss.~ The published failure rate of dental implants is fairly low, but the rate of peri-implantitis, or inflammation in the implant area, is about 1 in 3.~ Genetic variants can have a surprisingly large impact on the likelihood of peri-implantitis…

Testosterone is most often associated with masculinity. Everything from facial hair to a deeper voice is influenced by a man’s testosterone levels, which typically peak by age 19 and then gradually decline throughout adulthood. In some cases, the drop is enough to warrant testosterone replacement therapy for men in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, or…

Our team of hormone specialists in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Metairie, and Slidell is proud to help men and women with everything they need to achieve their anti-aging goals. We pride ourselves on our expertise in both the physical and mental wellness aspects of the aesthetic industry—and we do it all for our patients. Our staff,…

By Lauren Castle, PharmD, MS – Founder & CEO, FMPhA.org  In the fields of anti-aging, integrative, and functional medicine, pharmacists have long been sought after as members of the patient care team, particularly for their unique scope of practice to compound customized medications for patients. But in recent years, the role of the pharmacist on…

Listen to this episode of Longevity by Design on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts In this episode of Longevity By Design, Dr. Leroy Hood and Dr. Nathan Price discuss their approach to scientific wellness—distilling data into a simple, actionable measurement: biological age. Their goal is to leverage technology to compile data from the brain,…

Key Takeaways:~ Phthalates are a class of compounds that add flexibility to plastics and vinyl. They are also found in artificial fragrances.~ We are all regularly exposed to phthalates through food, inhalation of fragrances, and the degradation of vinyls and plastics in the home. Studies show that almost all of us have phthalates in our…

Molecular hydrogen is one of the best bodily protection molecules. It’s also the smallest molecule in the universe. 2,000+ studies have shown molecular hydrogen improves the well-being and performance of healthy users, as well as helps 200+ disease models Click To Tweet Benefits of hydrogen therapy include improved: Energy Athleticism Recovery Disease resilience Cognition Allergies…

There is a machine used by scientists that is a darling of research due to the seemingly infinite number of mysteries it can solve: the mass spectrometer. At its root, the machine determines the mass of the sample, but that simplicity belies the number of applications the technology has across diverse fields, from basic chemistry…