Microplastics are prevalent in our environment, and if they are inhaled, ingested, or absorbed by the body, they can travel through the bloodstream and affect your health. Research estimates that people in the U.S. ingest between 39,000 and 52,000 microplastic particles each year. However, a landmark new study has found that therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE)… Read More »
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Hormesis is a deceptively simple but counterintuitive concept that has broad implications in longevity. The cliché that “a little bit of that which does not kill us makes us stronger” actually has some scientific basis; the right amount of stress induces resilience. It’s a central concept in healthy aging, and helps explain both the limitations… Read More »
What we know so far about long-term GLP-1 receptor agonist use is that these therapies, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, have reshaped the weight-loss conversation over the past few years, helping patients achieve results that were difficult to reach through diet and exercise alone. But as more people settle into extended courses of treatment, two important… Read More »
You might have noticed changes in your energy levels, recovery time, or overall resistance to disease as you age. Even if you are committed to healthy lifestyle habits, you might find that these habits are not enough to sustain the level of vitality that you want to experience. When these changes start to affect your… Read More »
You may already be dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle that includes proper nutrition, regular exercise, and adequate sleep. However, your chronological age does not always reflect what is happening inside your body. Biological age testing gives you an in-depth look at what is happening inside your body and how your body is really aging…. Read More »
Longevity medicine is a rapidly growing healthcare field that offers a path to staying healthier for longer by using targeted, evidence-driven strategies to extend your health span. At PHASE Plastic Surgery & Longevity, we focus on targeted therapies that help your body function at a higher level as you age. Dr. Richard Baxter and our… Read More »
The goal of longevity medicine is to improve your health span rather than just add on years. In this space, treatments can mean everything from biological age testing to biotech-style interventions and skin-focused options you can document over time. Because programs vary widely, it helps to know the most common treatments and what a given… Read More »
What’s not to like about creatine? It’s a naturally occurring nutrient, your body needs it, and it appears safe for most people when taken as a supplement. Muscles use it as an energy source during exercise and recovery, and it is also taken up in the heart and brain. Creatine supports mitochondrial stability and antioxidant… Read More »
Whatever your longevity strategy, whether healthy practices like eating a balanced diet, exercising, and getting adequate sleep, or advanced treatments like plasma exchange, it is important to be able to measure your progress. This is done with tests known as aging biomarkers, which reflect how your body is aging biologically. Examples of aging biomarkers are… Read More »
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs are receptor agonists that people commonly use for weight loss and diabetes management. If you have been hearing about GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, you may have many questions. One of the most frequent questions people ask before starting is: How much do GLP-1 drugs cost? We can… Read More »
