by Elizabeth Story, MD | Sep 25, 2025 | Blog
Recently, I had a patient ask my opinion on microplastics and if I thought they were dangerous. To be honest, this is not something that I learned about in medical school or residency, so I had to do some digging on my own to be able to find some answers. While this...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | Sep 23, 2025 | Blog
In recent decades, more women are choosing to have children in their late 30s and early 40s—a trend that reflects greater reproductive autonomy and advances in fertility care. However, this timing can create a unique overlap between the postpartum period and the onset...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog
As the global population ages, the search for effective strategies to prevent dementia becomes increasingly urgent. A growing body of research now points to a surprisingly simple intervention: hearing aids. The Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia Age-related...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | Sep 9, 2025 | Blog
🌙 Perimenopause is the natural transitional phase leading up to menopause, marked by fluctuating hormone levels—especially estrogen and progesterone—as the ovaries gradually slow down their function. This phase can begin as early as the mid-30s and typically starts...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | Sep 5, 2025 | Blog
A recent study highlighted by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has shed light on the potential benefits of testosterone therapy in reducing the risk of hip fractures and improving post-surgical recovery, particularly in older women. Hip fractures...
