Frank Lipman MD

03/27/2026

A decades-long study revealed that men start developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) years earlier than women, with cardiac risk differences beginning as early as their mid-30s.

You may think heart disease is a “middle age” problem. The research suggests men’s risk increases much earlier than most people think.

03/27/2026

While you’re out in nature, whenever possible, try to take the experience a step further. Take your shoes off for a few minutes and physically connect to the earth.
https://drfranklipman.com/post/how-bathing-and-grounding-yourself-in-nature-heals-and-protects-body-mind-and-spirit

The pandemic has served up many lessons, but one of the most positive ones has been a renewed appreciation for the great outdoors, even among those didn’t care much about it before – and I encourage everyone to carry the habit forward long after summer has set. Time spent in the outdoors and con...

03/26/2026

Researchers found that consistent exercise can shift the brain’s connectivity from a state of vulnerability to one of optimized stress adaptation.

New research shows that lifetime physical activity can moderate the brain's response to childhood trauma, strengthening neural connectivity and promoting stress resilience.

03/26/2026

Frequent, structured sessions of brisk physical activity—defined as at least 10 minutes at 40 steps per minute supports brain health. And, even unstructured activity, reflected by higher daily step counts supports brain health as well.
https://ow.ly/vPqQ50YxJQh

03/26/2026

Low-dose oral lithium could slow memory decline in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. This neuroprotective effect was especially apparent in those who tested positive for amyloid-beta, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s.

Experts answer four key questions based on the findings of a study that indicated that low-dose oral lithium could slow memory decline in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

03/26/2026

What Is Insulin Resistance?

Many people have insulin resistance without realizing it.

03/25/2026

Cognitive decline is often seen as a problem starting and ending in the brain, but new research suggests that cognitive aging is not hardwired and can be reversed through the digestive tract.

Gut inflammation blocks vagus nerve signals, driving memory loss. Stimulating the nerve reversed cognitive decline in mice.

03/25/2026

In a large, randomized trial, researchers have found that high-dose vitamin D3 did not reduce COVID-19 infection severity, but may impact long COVID outcomes.

High-dose Vitamin D doesn't reduce acute COVID severity but shows a promising signal for reducing Long COVID and brain fog.

03/25/2026

There are any number of possible causes of digestive issues, but one of the biggies that’s often overlooked is SIFO, or small intestinal fungal overgrowth, which, left unattended can make you unwell for quite a long time.

Your belly is misbehaving. A lot. So what’s causing the trouble? There are any number of possible culprits, but one of the biggies that’s often overlooked is SIFO, or small intestinal fungal overgrowth, which, left unattended can make you unwell for quite a long time. So, instead of letting SIFO...

03/24/2026

A common kimchi microbe helps the body flush out microscopic plastic pollution.

A common kimchi microbe helps the body flush out microscopic plastic pollution.

03/24/2026

Why short bursts of movement can boost your health.

As busy schedules and sedentary jobs compete for our time, what's the least amount of movement you need to still see benefits?

03/24/2026

Here are some widely accepted “healthy” habits and health myths that may be working against you and you need to put out to pasture for your health and longevity:

When I started my practice decades ago, a big part of it was educating patients on the health basics. Fast forward a few decades and the tide has turned, thanks in large measure to the wealth of information available on the internet. Patients now arrive with a much better baseline understanding of h...