Lifespan. Healthspan. Hotspan. A New Framework for Aging — and What We Can Actually Do About It.
We’ve long talked about lifespan — how long we live. More recently, medicine has focused on healthspan — how many of those years we spend feeling genuinely well. Now a third word is entering the conversation: hotspan — how to stay attractive, confident, and vital across the entire arc of a longer life.
GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications: There’s More to the Story
Written By Dr. Sarah Mess What two years of patient data, emerging science, and a candid podcast taught us about these remarkable — and complex — drugs. I recently listened to a podcast from the Ezra Klein Show featuring science journalist Julia Belluz — co-author of Food Intelligence — discussing GLP-1 medications in depth. It…
Body Image and Mental Health: Navigating Self-Perception in the Digital Age
Image Source: Pexels Body image is a delicate thing. Unfortunately, issues with it are an all too common experience, especially among women. According to the National Organization for Women, only 37.7% of older women responded positively about their body. Men too, can have body image issues. A 2019 study found that 10% to 30% of…
Health Update
With the re-opening of our practice, the following precautionary actions will be required to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff alike. What you can do as a patient Patients will be asked to wear their own masks to their appointment. Patients’ temperature will be taken upon arrival. Patients with a temperature of…
Abdominoplasty Patient Safety Update
If BMI>25 and Age >40, I prescribe a postoperative blood thinner. I prescribe one week of enoxaparin after abdominoplasty to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) and stop oral hormones 1-2 weeks prior to surgery. These preventive measures are especially important for patients with BMI> 25 and Age> 40. Historically, we have relied on the Caprini score…
