Living Well Blog

By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
July 11, 2000
Blue Zones are the places on earth where people stay healthier and live longer than other parts of the world. These include the Ikaria, Greece; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, California; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Okinawa, Japan. What do these very different places around the world have in… See more
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
July 11, 2000
The gut microbiome – the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and other microbes that live in our guts – may play a key role in overall health and several diseases. There’s also early evidence that different strains of gut bacteria can help protect against some cancers and heart disease.

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By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
April 13, 2000
Too many of us have felt the pain and hopelessness of Alzheimer’s disease. Today, more than 110 years after it was first discovered, we still do not have a cure.There are treatments that can help with some of the symptoms, such as memory loss and confusion. But the relief is temporary. Alzheimer’s… See more