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Root-cause thinking, in plain language.

Authored by Dr. Erick Kaufman and the HRx medical team — clear, evidence-informed writing on weight, hormones, longevity, and the numbers underneath them.

Erick Kaufman
Dr. Erick Kaufman, MD
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Longevity

Glutathione: what the 'master antioxidant' does

Glutathione is a compound your body produces naturally in every cell. It helps handle oxidative stress and maintain balance — which is why it's often...
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Hormones

Perimenopause symptoms — and natural ways to ease them

Perimenopause is the phase before menopause, often starting in the late 30s or 40s and lasting several years. It happens as the ovaries gradually...
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Diagnostics

What is continuous glucose monitoring?

A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) gives real-time blood-sugar readings without constant finger pricks — a live window into how your food, movement,...
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weight loss

From diabetes drug to weight-loss pill: tirzepatide's evolution

Tirzepatide began in diabetes care, where its dual-hormone action regulated blood sugar. The consistent weight loss patients experienced along the...
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Hormones

Testosterone therapy: what it can and can't do

Testosterone influences muscle mass, bone density, mood, and cognitive function — and its levels naturally decline with age. When symptoms line up...
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Longevity

Metformin beyond diabetes: what's real, what's emerging

Metformin was developed for type 2 diabetes, where it works mainly by improving insulin sensitivity. That mechanism is why researchers keep asking...
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Longevity

Fighting midlife fatigue: energy, honestly

Persistent low energy in midlife is common — and often more addressable than people assume. It usually responds to a mix of nutrition, movement,...
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weight loss

Can telehealth make weight loss stick?

Sustainable weight loss is less about willpower and more about removing friction. A telehealth approach blends everyday nutrition with...
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Diagnostics

Functional medicine and diet: treating the root cause

Functional medicine looks for the root cause rather than the quick fix — and nutrition is often the engine. Rather than only managing weight, the...
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Longevity

Nutrients and treatments for healthy aging

Aging gracefully isn't about one miracle intervention. It's the combination of well-established basics with treatments that a provider may consider...
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