Carbohydrate Restriction for Delaying the Aging Process

September 27, 2019

In a growing aging population, increasing life expectancy is becoming a secondary concern to mitigating age-related disease and the associated repercussions. Improving health outcomes for rising older population is necessary to decrease the socio-economic burden of age-related disease, while promoting overall population health. Although the human lifespan has greatly expanded over the past century, good health and its maintenance remain topics of importance. Recently, dietary solutions to quelling the aging process have surged in popularity, with intermittent fasting, calorie restriction, and other diet plans spearheading the movement.

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Top Clinical Endocrinology Topics You Can’t Miss at the BHRT Symposium

September 25, 2019

A growing understanding of the intricacies of thyroid health, hormonal imbalances and therapies, as well as advancements in other facets of the burgeoning field of clinical endocrinology have drawn increased attention to novel treatment modalities and their potential to relieve –and even prevent – many symptoms of the aging process. To optimize treatment strategies and patient health outcomes, it is increasingly important for clinicians to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in hormone health. At one of our most popular events, the Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Symposium, a panel of experts will review the most recent and relevant research available, analyze the medical evidence surrounding hormone therapies, and delve into strategies for safely and effectively merging them into clinical practice. From thyroid optimization to growth hormone deficiency, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the most clinically current topics in the field through a series of expert-led sessions curated to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest updates in endocrinology.

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A New Therapy for Osteoporosis

September 24, 2019

Currently, an estimated 10 million people in the United States suffer from osteoporosis, with a disproportionate number of affected women. Caused by thyroid problems, aging, low body weight, hormonal dysfunctions, and other conventional risk factors, osteoporosis greatly increases the likelihood of fractures – especially in the spine, hip, and forearm. Fragility fractures are very common and dangerous; they not only increase morbidity and mortality rates, but they also greatly reduce mobility and quality of life.

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