Hudson Valley Longevity Medicine https://www.hvlongevity.com/ The Future of Health is Longevity Medicine Tue, 06 Aug 2024 20:36:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 The Fuss About Intermittent Fasting https://www.hvlongevity.com/2024/06/24/the-fuss-about-intermittent-fasting/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:28:10 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9733 Intermittent Fasting As A Recent Trend It is no secret that we are in the throes of an epidemic of obesity. Currently over 22 states have more than 35% of their population classified as obese, whereas ten years ago, no state had an obesity prevalence at or above 35%. The majority of all weight loss […]

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]]> Navigating the Longevity Science Echo Chamber https://www.hvlongevity.com/2024/03/26/navigating-the-longevity-science-echo-chamber/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:58:12 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9721 Longevity Science in the Media: A Formula for Overwhelm The media spin and hype around medical news are pervasive, confusing, and often contradictory, but add to it the rising popularity and social media presence of “Longevity Science” and it can be overwhelming. Why are some of the newest tests so controversial, not covered by insurance, […]

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]]> Optimizing Bone Health for Longevity (Part 1) https://www.hvlongevity.com/2024/01/04/optimizing-bone-health-for-longevity-part-1/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 20:18:05 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9629 Bone Health and Longevity Require A Personalized Approach Loss of skeletal integrity, along with falls and fractures, are some of the well-known and feared consequences of aging. After a hip fracture, there can be loss of mobility, and restricted function, and there is a significantly increased risk of mortality within one year. My intent in […]

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]]> Fitness for Longevity: Body Composition And Recomposition https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/11/13/fitness-for-longevity-body-composition-and-recomposition/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 02:23:07 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9617 Body Weight And BMI Have Limitations When Striving For Longevity Health In conventional medicine and the popular press, body weight is a health parameter that is essential for assessing our overall health. Another metric that is universally calculated and placed in the medical chart is the “BMI”, or body mass index. However, these parameters are […]

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]]> PM2.5 and Longevity: Linkages Between Particulate Matter (PM) Pollution and Immune System Aging https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/10/30/pm2-5-and-longevity-linkages-between-particulate-matter-pm-pollution-and-immune-system-aging/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:09:21 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9608 What is PM2.5 and What Are the Health Risks of PM2.5? PM2.5 is the term we use for fine particulates in the air that are under 2.5 microns in size. This pollution is from emissions from combustion of gasoline, oil, diesel fuel, or wood. Other things found in the air that qualify as PM2.5 are […]

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]]> Fluid Foundations: Hydration and Healthy Aging https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/09/26/fluid-foundations-hydration-and-healthy-aging/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:56:51 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9599 Why Is Hydration Important For Longevity? Hydration is important at every age but it’s especially critical as we age. As we age, our ability to stay properly hydrated declines. Older individuals are more vulnerable to dehydration because aging compromises both the intake and output regulatory processes required for maintaining adequate healthy hydration. We advise all […]

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]]> Revisiting Zone 2 Training: Why Is Zone 2 Good For Longevity? https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/09/14/revisiting-zone-2-training-why-is-zone-2-good-for-longevity/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:55:47 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9584 The Benefits of Zone 2 Training Over High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT) One of our recent exercise blogs focused on cardiorespiratory fitness and the concept of VO2 max and introduced the practice of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Interval training should be the final element deployed in a well-rounded exercise program, once stability, resistance exercise, and zone […]

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]]> Sleep Apnea And Longevity: When Does Snoring Indicate a Health Problem? https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/08/31/sleep-apnea-and-longevity-when-does-snoring-indicate-a-health-problem/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:46:46 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9573 How Does Sleep Apnea Affect Longevity? This week we have a guest blog from a trusted and experienced colleague in the sleep field, David Rosen, MD. If you are following longevity medicine and our practice at all, you have seen and heard much of the new science on sleep and how quantity and quality of […]

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]]> What Is Collagen And How Does It Support Longevity? https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/08/09/what-is-collagen-and-how-does-it-support-longevity/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 18:55:34 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9559 Collagen & Longevity In the world of nutritional therapeutics, collagen has recently become a very popular supplement, garnering widespread attention for its potential to support health and vitality. In this comprehensive blog, we will delve deep into the wonders of collagen, exploring its composition, functions, different types, and the potential benefits of supplementing with collagen […]

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]]> Heart Rate Variability (HRV): A Pulse on Your Health https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/07/11/heart-rate-variability-hrv-a-pulse-on-your-health/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:22:43 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9425 Understanding Heart Rate Variability: What is HRV? While heart rate measures the number of heartbeats per minute, heart rate variability, or HRV, measures the fluctuation in time between each heartbeat (in milliseconds). The amount of time between heartbeats isn’t always the same. In reality, the time between heartbeats fluctuates. These subtle fluctuations might seem minor, […]

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