LIVELONG WOMEN'S HEALTH SUMMIT

I went to @livelong_media, a women’s health and longevity summit, and came back with three takeways I’m bringing back to my patients:

1. Creatine and strength training support brain energy and metabolism, not just muscle.

2. For women, heart risk is not just cholesterol, blood pressure, and LDL. Inflammation matters too. Ask your doctor about checking your hsCRP, a marker of inflammation.

3. For women, a cool plunge (55-60 degree) is better than an ice bath. Women have a harder time controlling their body temperature (one of the reasns for hot flashes).

The science on women’s health is moving fast, and my patients deserve a physician who stays ahead of it.