Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD, Author at How to Live Younger

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What’s fishy about your fish oil? The standard bottles boast over 2,000 mg in a capsule. However when your read the fine print, the part of the oil that has the benefits of decreasing inflammation, lowering cholesterol and preventing clotting and other health benefits are the eicosapentaenoic acid... Read More

Probiotics are powerful workhorses in your gut, especially for modulating your immune system. Your intestines have 10 times as many microbial organisms as there are cells in the human body. The juncture between your small and large bowel has over 500 different species of bacteria for a total of abou... Read More

Could Vitamin D be the best defense against colds, flu and other infections? Colds and flu abound in winter when Vitamin D levels are the lowest. I had the privilege of attending a lecture on one of the world’s experts on Vitamin D, Dr. Michael Holick and he confirmed a lot of what I have been rea... Read More

Stress suppresses our immune system and can have a major impact on our susceptibility to many illnesses, especially infection such as the cold and flu. Many studies and over 20 years of research find that psychological factors are associated with increased risk of developing respiratory illness if e... Read More

The battle of the bulge begins anew in the New Year. Lines to fitness centers are lo... Read More

Can you prevent falls and fractures by exercising even if you are over 70 years old? The answer is a resounding yes! I have always been a proponent of exercise and for incorporating balance exercises in routines to prevent falls and subsequent fractures. Exercise can build bone mass, maintain streng... Read More

Fish Oil Nutrition Facts
Posted February 8, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Exercise – Balance and Fall Prevention – It’s Never Too Late
Posted December 15, 2010 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Author Archives: Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Tips To Whittle Your Waist Away
Posted February 28, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Types of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Posted February 21, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Boost Self Esteem with Exercise
Posted February 14, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

The Power of Probiotics to Prevent Colds and Flu
Posted January 29, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Vitamin D – Defense for your immune system
Posted January 21, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Defend Against Stress to Fight Colds and Flu
Posted January 14, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Resolve to Lose Weight with HCG: Facts and Fiction
Posted January 9, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer – A New Perspective
Posted December 22, 2010 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Author Archives: Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Tips To Whittle Your Waist Away Posted February 28, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Types of Hormone Replacement Therapy Posted February 21, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Boost Self Esteem with Exercise Posted February 14, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Fish Oil Nutrition Facts Posted February 8, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

The Power of Probiotics to Prevent Colds and Flu Posted January 29, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Vitamin D – Defense for your immune system Posted January 21, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Defend Against Stress to Fight Colds and Flu Posted January 14, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Resolve to Lose Weight with HCG: Facts and Fiction Posted January 9, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer – A New Perspective Posted December 22, 2010 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD

Exercise – Balance and Fall Prevention – It’s Never Too Late Posted December 15, 2010 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD