The Pope’s lung cancer diagnosis offers a window on advances in cancer detection, treatment; The supplements I recommend the Pope take to prevent recurrence; Novel injection therapy melts fat cells; Is cholesterol the be-all/end-all for heart risk assessment? Is the new mRNA flu vaccine worth taking?

The Pope’s lung cancer diagnosis offers a window on advances in cancer detection, treatment; The supplements I recommend the Pope take to prevent recurrence; Novel injection therapy melts fat cells; Is cholesterol the be-all/end-all for heart risk assessment? Is the new mRNA flu vaccine worth taking?

The Pope’s lung cancer diagnosis offers a window on advances in cancer detection, treatment; The supplements I recommend the Pope take to prevent recurrence; Novel injection therapy melts fat cells; Is cholesterol the be-all/end-all for heart risk assessment? Is the new mRNA flu vaccine worth taking?&nbsp;

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 17, Part 1: The Pope's Lung Cancer

Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Loneliness, Empathy, and Social Connection. Dr. Ronald Hoffman interviews neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein about his book, "<a href="https://link.amazon/B01iXWwlN">Why Brains Need Friends</a>," focusing on how loneliness and social isolation affect well-being and health. Rein describes his research on the neurobiology of autism, empathy, and how MDMA enhances empathy via serotonin signaling in the nucleus accumbens, and argues that humans are evolutionarily wired for social reward through oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine. They distinguish objective isolation from subjective loneliness and discuss how isolation can trigger chronic stress responses, elevated cortisol, inflammation, and increased risks including stroke, dementia, heart disease, depression, anxiety, and suicide. Rein explains why digital communication (text, phone, Zoom) is less fulfilling due to reduced social cues and can erode empathy online; offers practical strategies to “level up” interactions from shallow to deep, track one’s social cadence based on introversion/extroversion, and addresses pets, social anxiety treatment, alcohol as a social lubricant, and concerns about robot companions.

Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Loneliness, Empathy, and Social Connection. Dr. Ronald Hoffman interviews neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein about his book, "Why Brains Need Friends," focusing on how loneliness and social isolation affect well-being and health. Rein describes his research on the neurobiology of autism, empathy, and how MDMA enhances empathy via serotonin signaling in the nucleus accumbens, and argues that humans are evolutionarily wired for social reward through oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine. They distinguish objective isolation from subjective loneliness and discuss how isolation can trigger chronic stress responses, elevated cortisol, inflammation, and increased risks including stroke, dementia, heart disease, depression, anxiety, and suicide. Rein explains why digital communication (text, phone, Zoom) is less fulfilling due to reduced social cues and can erode empathy online; offers practical strategies to “level up” interactions from shallow to deep, track one’s social cadence based on introversion/extroversion, and addresses pets, social anxiety treatment, alcohol as a social lubricant, and concerns about robot companions.

Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Loneliness, Empathy, and Social Connection. Dr. Ronald Hoffman interviews neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein about his book, "<a href="https://link.amazon/B01iXWwlN" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Brains Need Friends</a>," focusing on how loneliness and social isolation affect well-being and health. Rein describes his research on the neurobiology of autism, empathy, and how MDMA enhances empathy via serotonin signaling in the nucleus accumbens, and argues that humans are evolutionarily wired for social reward through oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine. They distinguish objective isolation from subjective loneliness and discuss how isolation can trigger chronic stress responses, elevated cortisol, inflammation, and increased risks including stroke, dementia, heart disease, depression, anxiety, and suicide. Rein explains why digital communication (text, phone, Zoom) is less fulfilling due to reduced social cues and can erode empathy online; offers practical strategies to “level up” interactions from shallow to deep, track one’s social cadence based on introversion/extroversion, and addresses pets, social anxiety treatment, alcohol as a social lubricant, and concerns about robot companions.

The Neuroscience of Loneliness: Unpacking Social Connection, Part 1

A quick, 4-minute daily exercise fix for over-65s boosts performance in just 12 weeks; can eye drops dissolve cataracts to forestall surgery? A new motion sickness drug is named after the Greek god who was sailors’ friend; Scientific American highlights mitochondria as key to healthy aging; Urolithin A notches gains for GI and heart health in new studies.

A quick, 4-minute daily exercise fix for over-65s boosts performance in just 12 weeks; can eye drops dissolve cataracts to forestall surgery? A new motion sickness drug is named after the Greek god who was sailors’ friend; Scientific American highlights mitochondria as key to healthy aging; Urolithin A notches gains for GI and heart health in new studies.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 24, Part 1: Can eye drops dissolve cataracts?

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with constitutional attorney Jonathan Emord, newly appointed general counsel for the <a href="https://anh-usa.org/">Alliance for Natural Health</a> (ANH).

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with constitutional attorney Jonathan Emord, newly appointed general counsel for the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH).

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with constitutional attorney Jonathan Emord, newly appointed general counsel for the <a href="https://anh-usa.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alliance for Natural Health</a> (ANH).

Challenging the Status Quo: The Battle for Supplement Access, Part 2

Humans are hardwired for generosity—but brain rewards are greater for voluntary philanthropy than paying our tax bills; Apple cider vinegar—are benefits real? Loneliness may steal 6 years of good health—but is it inevitable for introverts? Neanderthals may have used birch “glue” for wound healing; The many possible causes of hip pain; Popular pain remedy may yield scant benefits, hike risk of adverse side effects; Solutions for travelers’ constipation.

Humans are hardwired for generosity—but brain rewards are greater for voluntary philanthropy than paying our tax bills; Apple cider vinegar—are benefits real? Loneliness may steal 6 years of good health—but is it inevitable for introverts? Neanderthals may have used birch “glue” for wound healing; The many possible causes of hip pain; Popular pain remedy may yield scant benefits, hike risk of adverse side effects; Solutions for travelers’ constipation.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 17, Part 2: Possible Causes of Hip Pain

Leyla Weighs In: Autoimmunity

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Statin Use

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Bronchiectasis

ENCORE: Successfully Challenging Cancer, Part 1

ENCORE: Successfully Challenging Cancer, Part 2

Why the Standard Treatment for Hypothyroidism Often Fails, Part 1

Why the Standard Treatment for Hypothyroidism Often Fails, Part 2

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 16, Part 1: Marijuana Harms

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 16, Part 2: Pickleball

Leyla Weighs In: The Case for Soil Health – Second in a Two Part Series

Pioneering complementary medicine practitioner Dr. Ronald Hoffman takes a cutting-edge approach to health, wellness, and aging. He covers both conventional and alternative modalities, as well as nutrition, exercise, and supplements.

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