The eye is the only place in the human body where brain tissue is directly visible and that makes it one of the most powerful tools in early neurological disease detection.

In Part 1 of this conversation, Dr. Kerry Gelb sits down with Dr. Alaina Short, an optometric physician specializing in the connection between vision and neurodegenerative disease, to explore how subtle changes in the eye can reveal early signs of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease long before other symptoms appear.

Dr. Short walks through the five early warning signs of Alzheimer's, explains how vision changes differ from simply needing glasses, and discusses why the collaboration between optometry and neurology is becoming increasingly important for patient care. A foundational episode for anyone interested in brain health and preventive medicine.

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Getting healthier doesn't require a perfect diet or a complete lifestyle overhaul. In this final conversation with Dr. Steven Newman, Dr. Kerry Gelb explores the philosophy that guides his approach to patient care, moderation over deprivation.

From sustainable dietary changes to practical movement strategies and the sleep habits that actually make a difference, Dr. Newman closes out this series with the advice that anyone can apply starting today.

Connect with Dr. Steven Newman: https://www.araneye.com

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Most people with prediabetes believe they have time. But the science tells a different story 95% of prediabetics will develop type 2 diabetes, and the damage to their eyes and cardiovascular system has often already begun. In this episode, Dr. Kerry Gelb and Dr. Steven Newman explore the full scope of the diabetes crisis, from its dramatic rise over the past 50 years to its direct impact on vision and brain health.

The conversation also covers the role of GLP-1 medications in reducing diabetic retinopathy risk, the connection between insulin resistance and Alzheimer's disease, and the lifestyle changes that can make a real difference. Part 2 of one of our most important episodes to date.

Connect with Dr. Steven Newman: https://www.araneye.com

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Your eyes are a direct reflection of your metabolic health and what you eat plays a bigger role in your vision than most people realize. In Part 1 of this episode, Dr. Kerry Gelb welcomes Dr. Steven Newman, a Florida optometric physician with advanced training in nutrition and personal fitness, for an honest conversation about the lifestyle habits that protect your sight and extend your health span.

Dr. Newman covers everything from supplement basics and mercury in fish, to zone two training and blood sugar stability. A practical, grounded discussion for anyone serious about their long-term health. Don't miss Part 2.

Connect with Dr. Steven Newman: https://www.araneye.com

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What if the traditional optometry waiting room disappeared completely?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Frank Carpino, we explore how thoughtful office design can transform the patient experience and potentially the performance of an optometry practice.

Frank shares why he believes waiting rooms are a thing of the past and explains how practices can create dynamic, welcoming gallery style environments where patients can explore eyewear, interact with staff, and feel comfortable from the moment they walk through the door.

Frank also shares an important message for optometrists: the demand for better vision continues to grow, and practices have an incredible opportunity to evolve alongside new technology and changing patient expectations.

If you're an optometrist thinking about opening, remodeling, or improving your practice, this conversation is packed with ideas to help you rethink what an eye care experience can look like.

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Connect with Frank Carpino: https://eyeevolvedesign.com/

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In this episode, Dr. Kerry Gelb sits down with award-winning optical designer Frank Carpino, to explore the psychology behind eye care office design. Frank shares how he went from a background in construction to designing spaces that build trust and comfort from choosing the right number of eyewear frames to display, to eliminating the traditional reception desk in favor of a more welcoming, retail-inspired experience.

Frank also breaks down how demographics, location, and even climate shape the design of a modern eye care practice, and where the industry is headed with trends like myopia management and in-office aesthetics.

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In the final part of this three-part series, Dr. Kerry Gelb and Dr. Ana Rosa bring it all together from how much protein your body really needs to the best sources like eggs, red meat, chicken, and wild fish.

They also cover collagen, protein powders, hidden additives to watch for, and the daily habits that shape long-term health: circadian rhythm, movement, sunlight, breathing, and gratitude.

This episode closes out the series with Dr. Ana Rosa catch up on Part 1, where she breaks down visceral fat and metabolic health, and Part 2, where she reveals what's really hiding in your pantry.

👉 Missed Part 2? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/DlUMR5MMO2c

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In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Kerry Gelb sits down with Dr. Ana Rosa to break down what's really hiding in your pantry from ultra-processed foods and hidden sugars to the truth about seed oils, artificial sweeteners, and which olive oils are secretly fake.

Dr. Rosa explains how these everyday choices quietly fuel inflammation, insulin resistance, and visceral fat, and shares simple, practical swaps you can start making today.

Connect with Dr. Ana Rosa: https://www.instagram.com/anarosagratitude/

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The Silent Epidemic: Visceral Fat, Inflammation and Chronic Disease

99% of people have dangerous visceral fat even if they look healthy.

This invisible fat wraps around your organs and releases toxins 24/7, triggering inflammation that leads to diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and blindness. You can look perfectly healthy on the outside while being metabolically broken on the inside.

In this episode, Dr. Ana Rosa an MD radiologist with 30 years of imaging experience reveals the truth about visceral fat and how it's reversible.

Dr. Rosa also explores the neuroscience behind food addiction, the gut-brain axis, and how trauma hijacks your eating behavior. She discusses sarcopenia (muscle loss that starts at 30), fatty liver disease progression, and why metabolic health cannot be judged by appearance alone.

Connect with Dr. Ana Rosa: https://www.instagram.com/anarosagratitude/

Visit her website: https://anarosagratitude.com/

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In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Kerry Gelb and Dr. Derrick DeSilva go deeper into the science of hormone optimization starting with SHBG, the protein that binds testosterone and prevents your body from using it effectively. Dr. DeSilva explains how to lower it naturally through diet, exercise, and targeted supplementation, and why managing the full hormonal picture matters as much as testosterone levels alone.

The conversation also tackles one of the most misunderstood topics in medicine the relationship between cholesterol, sugar, and hormonal health and why the real driver of inflammation may not be what your doctor is focused on. A practical, evidence-based continuation of one of our most important episodes.

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Connect with Dr. Derrick DeSilva: https://www.instagram.com/derrickdesilvajrmd

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