CATEGORY: Aging
Bioidentical Hormone Pellet Therapy is Safe and Effective
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the challenges that their practices face in relation to other physicians' preconceptions of Hormone Replacement Therapy. One of the more frustrating aspects of my work is how slowly we make progress in convincing[...]
A New Life on Hormone Pellets: Libby and Kent’s Story
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb continue their conversation with Kent and Libby, BioBalance patients who are sharing their experiences with their Hormone Replacement Therapy. This week we wrap up the testimonial given by Dr. Maupin's patients, Kent and Libby.[...]
How Humans Learn and Adapt
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the topic of adaptation and change. They explore the implications of humans' adaptive functions on aging and longevity. Charles Darwin once asserted that those who adapt survive and those who don’t, don’t. In[...]
Q&A on Sex and Intimacy
We had a great time hosting our second live webinar last week. This time the Q&A session was focused on Sex & Intimacy. As a hormone doctor—since testosterone is the key hormone in sex function—I get asked questions about sex[...]
What Makes You Look Old?
This study determined which attribute of your face affected your perceived age the most. When I ask women what signs of aging they have noticed on their face, they will usually talk about the wrinkles near their eyes, droopy eyelids, sagging skin, sunspots or[...]
Hair Loss as a Side Effect of Hormone Replacement
This week, Brett Newcomb and I continue our discussion on the differences between medicine that is personalized and medicine that is directed by guidelines. We focus our attention specifically on this dichotomy in regards to the side effect of hair[...]
Research on Aging: Blood and Hormones
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Dr. Brett Newcomb discuss recent research on aging that involved the transfer of blood cells between older and younger rats. They also discuss the implication of these recent scientific discoveries and advancements in the field of[...]
Age Management Medicine Group’s National Conference in Orlando
This past week Brett Newcomb, two of the BioBalance Health nurses, Laurie Sills RN, NP and Susie Ahrens, RN, and I attended The Age Management Medicine Group's (AMMG) national conference in Orlando, Florida. While at the AMMG meeting, BioBalance Health[...]
Preventing Cognitive Decline
We continue our conversation about cognitive decline, outlining effective prevention measures that prove to be helpful in maintaining a long, healthy, and productive life. To Think or Not to Think... That is the Question. In this podcast, we continue our [...]
Causes of Cognitive Decline
We discuss the recent advances by Dr. Kenneth Janson regarding senility, how to prevent Alzheimer's and causes of cognitive decline Is Becoming Addled Inevitable? Cognitive Decline (inability to think) is something that all of us fear and most of us[...]