Frank Lipman MD

UCLA Scientists Have Discovered That Manuka Honey Could Help Treat Breast Cancer

A Safer, Natural Option: UCLA Scientists Have Discovered That Manuka Honey Could Help Treat Breast Cancer UCLA researchers have discovered that Manuka honey contains compounds capable of slowing tumor growth in preclinical models, offering a less toxic alternative to conventional cancer therapies. A recent study conducted by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests

There are a number of steps we can take to age better. And one of the biggies is increasing protein intake as we age.

7 Reasons Why You Need More Protein for Anti-Aging – and 6 Ways to Get Yours Just about every day patients ask me how they can age well, or at minimum, do it better than their parents and grandparents did -- and the good news is that many of them can! As the biology of aging has evolved over the past few decades, we now know so much more about how to help our bodies age more...

A new study has uncovered an intriguing connection between body flexibility and longevity in middle-aged adults

Flexibility could be key to longer life A new study has uncovered an intriguing connection between body flexibility and longevity in middle-aged adults.

New research reveals that early exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ in the environment permanently disrupts the gut microbiome in mice, potentially leading to the development of metabolic diseases later in life.

Scientists Warn: These Common Chemicals May Forever Alter Gut Health, Leading to Lifelong Disease Research on mice indicates that early exposure to persistent organic pollutants disrupts the gut microbiome significantly, influencing the onset of metabolic disorders in adulthood. New research led by Penn State reveals that early exposure to 'forever chemicals' in the environment permanently di

One of the simplest and most effective ways to increase your healthspan is to harness the health-boosting power of hormesis.

Hormesis: The Little 'Good Stress' Keeps You Young How well you age is largely under your control, with genetics thought to be responsible for just 25% of your health. What that means is that incorporating healthy behaviors now is an excellent way help slow your aging roll over time, boost longevity and sidestep many of the problems that can take th...

Large study finds drinking virtually any amount of alcohol increased the risk for cancer, and there were no heart benefits

Older Adults Do Not Benefit From Moderate Drinking, Large Study Finds Virtually any amount increased the risk for cancer, and there were no heart benefits, the researchers reported.

A growing body of research says a faulty metabolism links aging and disease

What links aging and disease? A growing body of research says it’s a faulty metabolism Targeting the key players that help your body regulate metabolism could reverse disease progression, including cognitive decline related to Alzheimer’s disease.

Here's what you need to know about the roughly 15,000 synthetic chemicals under the PFAS umbrella, which are embedded in thousands of products we use every day. Plus a few strategies to help you reduce your exposure:

The Dangers of Forever Chemicals and 6 Ways to Avoid Them For many years, we in the integrative medical community have known that toxic chemicals are something to avoid at all costs, the thinking being that the lighter our ‘toxic load’ and the fewer industrial chemicals we ingest, the better and more sustainable our health will be. That’s still the i...

Study finds people 60 years and older with untreated cases of high blood pressure carry a greater risk for Alzheimer’s than those without high blood pressure or whose high blood pressure is being treated.

Not treating high blood pressure could trigger serious problems in the brain Researchers have recently found a connection between high blood pressure and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

New study provides further support for psilocybin's potential to treat depressive symptoms

New study provides further support for psilocybin's potential to treat depressive symptoms High doses of psilocybin—the active ingredient in magic mushrooms—appears to have a similar effect on depressive symptoms as the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) drug escitalopram, suggests a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The BMJ today.

Four different workouts that someone could turn to repeatedly and still reap benefits.

Sleep, Sweat, Repeat: 4 Workouts You Could Do Over and Over Experience Life's fitness editor weighs in on routines you could turn to time and time again.

Researchers have discovered that batteries are a large and growing source of environmental contamination of “forever chemicals.”

Batteries are a growing source of 'forever chemical' pollution The manufacturing and disposal of lithium ion batteries is a large and growing source of pollution from a sub-class of "forever chemicals."

An ancient medical technique could be making a high-tech comeback. Researchers have developed a cutting-edge system that can diagnose diseases just by looking at your tongue.

Your tongue could be key to early disease detection Researchers from Australia and Iraq have developed a cutting-edge system that can diagnose diseases just by looking at your tongue.

In my clinical experience, and according to a growing number of researchers, one of the most common causes of IBS is an imbalanced, microbiome.

If IBS Has Got You Down – an Imbalanced Microbiome May Be the (Very Fixable) Culprit When it comes to gut troubles that make you feel especially lousy, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ranks pretty high on the list. IBS is basically a vague catchall phrase that offers no insight into what’s actually causing the symptoms. The struggle, however, is very real – think abdominal pain, ...

On treating your body right as you get older

Americans have the shortest life expectancy among six high-income English-speaking countries.

Americans dying younger than their English-speaking peers worldwide A recent study in BMJ Open reveals that Americans have the shortest life expectancy among six high-income English-speaking countries.

Legal loophole allows unsafe ingredients get into US foods.

Legal loophole lets unsafe ingredients get into US foods "There are now hundreds, if not thousands, of substances added to our foods for which the true safety data are unknown..."

Here are some practical tips to help you become more mindful:

Health Coach Tips - How To Be More Mindful Mindfulness boosts our connection with ourselves, others, and our surroundings. Here are some practical tips to help you become more mindful.

Classical Music Synchronizes Brain Waves, Improving Depression

Classical Music Synchronizes Brain Waves, Improving Depression - Neuroscience News Western classical music can significantly affect brain activity, particularly in people with treatment-resistant depression.

Study shows a direct correlation between low magnesium levels in blood and increased DNA damage

Low level of common nutrient linked to disease-causing DNA damage If you're getting plenty of leafy greens, dark chocolate, nuts, and beans, you're probably doing fine. But if your diet is lacking, you might want to pay attention to this new eye-opening study that links a mineral deficiency issue to DNA changes.

These foods are brain health robbers that perpetuate inflammation –and they’re the stuff that feeds the fire, so avoid them at all costs

5 Foods To Get Rid Of For Better Brain Health The classic bad-for-your-brain foods are the kinds I’ve talked a lot about a lot over the years – they’re the ones that inflame the body, and drive up risk for numerous chronic health conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes, etc. But what we often forget is that this stuff i...

Aging slows the brain's ability to clear out harmful waste, contributing to neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s. Restoring function in the brain's waste-clearing system, known as the glymphatic system, can reverse these age-related effects

Restoring Brain's Waste-Clearing System Reverses Aging Effects - Neuroscience News New research in mice reveals that aging slows the brain's ability to clear out harmful waste, contributing to neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Arts and crafts boosts happiness more than having a good job

Arts and crafts boosts happiness more than having a good job With stress and anxiety seemingly reaching a breaking point throughout society, researchers have uncovered a simple yet powerful way to boost happiness and life satisfaction: engaging in arts and crafts.

Unlike countless other diseases, atherosclerosis (i.e. the build-up of plaque in the coronary arteries) takes a long time to develop. But we can nip it in the bud. Here are 2 diagnostic tests to consider doing if necessary

Two Heart Tests You May Need — But Don’t Know About Nothing is more essential than taking care of your heart. Heart attack risk increases significantly when underlying issues go unchecked and yet many people overlook the importance of understanding their cardiovascular system until it's too late. This is where diagnostic tests that capture images of....

Research on over 24,000 men revealed that low testosterone levels significantly increase the risks of death from all causes and cardiovascular issues

Low Testosterone in Men Linked to Increased Risk for Death Research on over 24,000 men revealed that low testosterone levels significantly increase the risks of death from all causes and cardiovascular issues, underlining the hormone's impact on aging men's health. A systematic review and meta-analysis revealed that men with low baseline levels of endoge

“Micro” work-outs, sometimes known as exercise “snacking” is a great way to give your body and brain the TLC they need to function well all day, every day. So, if you’re ready to start ‘snacking,’ your way to a healthier you, here’s what you need to know:

4 Ways Exercise ‘Snacks’ and Micro Workouts Get Big Results These days, it’s all about “micro” work-outs, sometimes known as (I’m not kidding) exercise “snacking,” and it’s a great way to give your body and brain the TLC they need to function well all day, every day. So, if you’re ready to start ‘snacking,’ your way to a healthier you, he...

While everyone knows that a good night’s sleep restores energy, a new study finds it resets another vital function: memory.

New Research Reveals That Your Brain’s Memory “Resets” Every Night Cornell University research demonstrates that sleep resets the hippocampus, enabling continuous learning and offering new strategies for treating memory-related disorders. While everyone knows that a good night’s sleep restores energy, a new Cornell University study finds it resets another vital

Why so many Olympic athletes are into cupping therapy

Why so many Olympic athletes are into cupping therapy It feels like you’re being “hugged by an octopus,” leaving you with hickey-like bruises. But does it do anything?

Here are some of the key areas of the body that rely on a healthy supply of estrogen whatever your age

Your Estrogen Levels Matter – and Here’s How to Best Support Yours – and Longevity to Boot! For many women, until the s*x hormones veer off course, and the effects are unmistakably felt, hormones aren’t something that’s top of mind. Often, it’s at the start of menopause when my patients become more aware of their down-shifting estrogen levels. For others, entering their 30s and 40s, ...

Scientists have identified orexin as a key brain chemical influencing whether individuals choose physical activity over indulgence in treat. Orexin and the orexin neurons in the brain mediate the decision between exercise and snacking.

Neuroscience Reveals Why Diet or Exercise Isn’t Just Willpower Scientists have identified orexin as a key brain chemical influencing whether individuals choose physical activity over indulgence in treat. The chemical messenger orexin and the orexin neurons in the brain mediate the decision between exercise and snacking. Researchers at ETH Zurich made this