Red Light Therapy: Real vs. Hype

Red Light Therapy: Real vs. Hype

Brian Sokalsky, DO
Published on: 21/10/2026

Red light has solid evidence for joint pain, hair loss and skin, modest results for recovery, and early data on sleep and memory. Here is what to expect.

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Strength Is a Vital Sign: Why Lifting Belongs in Longevity Medicine

Strength Is a Vital Sign: Why Lifting Belongs in Longevity Medicine

Brian Sokalsky, DO
Published on: 14/10/2026

Grip and leg strength predict how long and how well you live, often better than blood pressure. What the research shows, and how little training it takes.

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Are You Eating Enough Protein? The Number Changed This Year

Are You Eating Enough Protein? The Number Changed This Year

Brian Sokalsky, DO
Published on: 07/10/2026

The new dietary guidelines raised the adult protein target by 50 to 100 percent. What that means per pound, per meal, and why it goes up after forty.

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Sauna and Heat: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Sauna and Heat: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Brian Sokalsky, DO
Published on: 30/09/2026

Dry sauna, infrared, steam and hot baths heat you in different ways, and the research is not spread evenly between them. Brian Sokalsky, DO, on what the evidence actually shows.

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