Julia Loewenthal, MD

I am happy to share our systematic review "Effect of Yoga on Frailty in Older Adults"! @DrAROrkaby @AnnalsofIM @BrighamResearch @BrighamAging #yoga #aging #geriatrics #mindbody acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M2…

We've seen the Shingles vaccine is linked with reduced risk of Alzheimer's and dementias in 4 large natural experiments. Today, the potential of high-dose flu vaccines vs standard dose for the same in a large retrospective age 65+ cohort [N>160,000). More pronounced in women (like Shingles vaccine) neurology.org/doi/pdf/10.121…

In Search of Geriatrician Identity. #geriatrics agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jg…

Suicide is now the LEADING cause of death for US medical residents. We are losing 500 physicians a year. That is an entire med school class. Stop demanding "resilience" from doctors and start fixing the system. Tie executive bonuses to wellness, not just RVUs. Link to the recent episode is in the comments 👇

Congratulations to Howie Sesso and team!

Coffee and improved cognition, reduced dementia >130,000 people followed 37 years Benefit seen only with caffeinated coffee or tea and most pronounced ~2 cups/day @JAMA_current ☕️☕️jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

The vagus nerve (again), here connecting the dots between sleep disturbance and gastrointestinal dysfunction cell.com/cell-stem-cell… More on this remarkable circuitry erictopol.substack.com/p/vagus-nerve-…

A success story for a physician with Alzheimer's which, in spite of the obstacles outlined, is a precursor for our enhanced ability to prevent the disease in the future gift link wsj.com/opinion/i-caug…

The Shingles vaccine is linked to slowing biological aging and reducing inflammation academic.oup.com/biomedgerontol…

The one validated intervention to slow aging and extend healthspan is not for sale. It's exercise. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Lots of confusion about menopausal hormone therapy right now —who should get it, when to start, and what is the🫀 risk? Our new review led by @BrighamMedRes Ruby Guo covers timing, route, and CV risk stratification for midlife women. 🔗: rdcu.be/eSUqJ

Semaglutide (Ozempic) failed to have clinical impact for slowing progression in people with mild Alzheimer’s disease in 2 large, placebo-controlled trials novonordisk.com/content/nncorp…

The shingles vaccine was found to lower the risk of heart disease, dementia and death. According to the new study, adults 50 and older who get the shingles vaccine have a 50% lower risk of dementia. upi.com/Health_News/20…

First ever guidelines for #diet in #constipation ▶️59 recommendations ▶️4 systematic reviews ▶️Included 75 RCTs ▶️6 years of work ▶️Endorsed by @BDA_Dietitians @PCSGastro Led by @EiriniDimidi @JHND_Official👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jh… @NGMJournal👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nm…

Never too late to start exercising

To be clear, there are no data that provide a link between short-term use of Tylenol during pregnancy and autism. In fact, one of the best prospective studies w/ sibling controls, if anything, pointed to a protective effect for use less than 7 days acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jc…

Legislation has been introduced in both chambers to reauthorize funding for the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and the Geriatrics Academic Career Awards. Call your Senators: americangeriatrics.org/action?vvsrc=%… Call your Representative: americangeriatrics.org/action?vvsrc=%…

Is there such a thing as supplements that promote longevity? nytimes.com/2025/09/11/wel…

Our paper was just published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. 🧵1/10

What Do We Know About Prevention of Frailty in Women? A lifestyle medicine approach is brilliantly reviewed by this all star female writing group! @LoewenthalMd journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15… @MGBResearchNews @GlobalFrailty @BrighamAging @agingdoc1

The future of geriatrics = healthy longevity WHO’s #ICOPE program shifts the focus from late-stage dependency to maintaining function earlier in life. ✅ RCTs show feasibility & high satisfaction ✅ Gains in vitality, mobility & mental health The future = function, prevention, & geroscience. Read more: academic.oup.com/ageing/article… #HealthyAging #Geriatrics