Dr. Holly Thacker dives deep into the world of endocrinology and anti-aging with guest Dr. Elena Christofides. Dr. Christofides highlights how hormonal health significantly impacts women’s well-being as they age.

The discussion covers common health challenges women face, potential treatments, and the importance of personalized assessments to optimize health through lifestyle and pharmacological means.

• Explanation of endocrinology and its roles in overall health
• Common health concerns for midlife women
• Importance of understanding aging vs. hormonal imbalance
• Overview of Metformin and emerging treatments like rapamycin
• The significance of mitochondrial health
• Connection between environmental factors and health optimization
• Empowerment through health advocacy and informed choices

For more information on Dr. Elena Christofides, visit endocrinology-associates.com. You can listen to Dr. Christofides podcast on medcentral.com.