by Elizabeth Story, MD | Jun 23, 2026 | Blog
The shingles vaccine has long been recommended to prevent a painful viral infection—but emerging research suggests it may do something far more powerful: reduce the risk of dementia by up to ~20–30% and potentially slow disease progression. This is one of the most...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | May 29, 2026 | Blog
Once you hit your 40s, everything shifts—hormones, metabolism, muscle mass, sleep, energy, even how your brain feels day to day. This is where supplementation stops being “optional” and becomes strategic. These are my non-negotiables—the supplements I personally...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | May 5, 2026 | Blog
Introduction Sunscreen is the single most effective anti-aging intervention available. It protects against skin cancer, prevents hyperpigmentation, and slows wrinkles and loss of elasticity. It is never too late to start, and daily use is recommended year-round—even...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog
For years, medications like semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) have been viewed primarily as weight-loss or diabetes drugs. But that’s no longer the full story. Semaglutide has now been shown to reduce heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular death—even in patients...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
As we age, hormone levels naturally decline. These changes can impact energy, mood, sleep, weight, and sexual health for both women and men. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is designed to restore hormones to physiologic levels and help improve overall quality of...