by Elizabeth Story, MD | Sep 2, 2026 | Blog
Hair thinning is incredibly common, especially in women. Hormonal changes, genetics, stress, illness, medications, nutritional deficiencies, and thyroid disorders can all play a role. But one contributor I think is frequently overlooked is iron deficiency. When I...
by Margaret McNamara | Aug 5, 2026 | Blog
Your gut does much more than digest food. A growing body of research shows that gut health is connected to many aspects of overall health, including digestion, immune function, mood, brain health, sleep, hormone balance, weight management, skin health, allergies,...
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...
