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...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | Sep 2, 2025 | Blog
Menopause marks a significant hormonal transition, particularly the decline of estrogen and progesterone, which play critical roles in immune regulation. Estrogen, in particular, has immunomodulatory effects—both stimulating and suppressing immune responses depending...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | Aug 26, 2025 | Blog
Exercise is increasingly recognized as the most powerful intervention for extending both lifespan and healthspan. Dr. Peter Attia, a physician and longevity expert, emphasizes in his book Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity that strength training is “the single...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | Aug 22, 2025 | Blog
Testosterone has long been viewed as a “male hormone,” but we know that it is an essential ‘human hormone’. Now emerging research is challenging the narrative that testosterone is purely for men—especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. While its...
