Fishtown Medicine Library
Longevity & Healthspan
Add life to your years, and years to your life.
When You or a Neighbor Needs Help in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia doctor's directory of the city help that matters for health - cooling centers, Code Blue, utility assistance, home repair - with phone numbers.
Read Full GuideHydration and Electrolytes: Why Drinking More Water Isn't the Answer
Why plain water alone doesn't hydrate you, the role of sodium and potassium, and a practical daily protocol from a Philadelphia internal medicine physician.
What the NHS-Galleri Trial Showed (And What It Means For Your Screening)
What the 142,000-person NHS trial of the Galleri multi-cancer blood test proved over 3 years, and the honest read on what it means for cancer screening.
Microplastics in Philadelphia: What to Do
An evidence-honest playbook for reducing microplastic exposure in Philadelphia households: the 5 changes that do most of the work, and how to read the headlines.
Pollen in Philadelphia: What to Do at Each Tier
A pollen guide for Philadelphia: the tree, grass, and weed calendar, timing antihistamines and nasal steroids, and when to involve an allergist.
Severe Weather in Philadelphia: What to Do When the Alert Hits
A Philadelphia doctor on the National Weather Service alerts that matter for your health, and the moves worth taking from heat advisory to flash flood warning.
Air Quality in Philadelphia: What to Do at Every AQI
A Philadelphia doctor on what the Air Quality Index measures, who is at higher risk, and what to do at every tier, from normal days to wildfire smoke.
UV Index in Philadelphia Today: What to Do at Every Tier
Today's live UV index for Philadelphia, plus what it means for you: burn time by skin type, when sunscreen matters most, and the vitamin D trade-off.
The Architecture of Facial Aging
Facial aging is more than wrinkles: fat pads deflate, bone recedes, ligaments pull. Understanding the layers explains the tired look and what you can control.
Counterfeit Skincare and Supplements
Third-party marketplaces are full of fake, diverted, and expired skincare and supplements. Why it matters for your body, and how to buy safely.
Healthy Skin Aging
Most aging skin is sun damage, not the calendar. Sunscreen, retinoids, glucose control - the interventions with the best evidence - and the hype worth ignoring.
Sun Protection for Shore Season
How to actually protect your skin through a Philadelphia summer and a long day at the Jersey Shore: cover up first, use enough sunscreen, and treat a burn right.
Is Coffee Medicine? The Definitive Guide to Longevity.
Discover the evidence-based health benefits of coffee. From reducing Type 2 diabetes risk to neuroprotection, learn the healthiest way to brew with Dr. Ash.
Catching It Early: Advanced Screening
Early detection is the best cure. Dr. Ash integrates Liquid Biopsy (Galleri) and Whole Body MRI (Prenuvo) into a detailed cancer defense strategy.
Protect Your Brain: Neuroprotective Strategy
Alzheimer's doesnt start when you forget your keys. It starts 20 years earlier. Dr. Ash uses the Bredesen Protocol (Recode 2.0) to identify and plug the met...
Philly Living: Environmental Defense
From the Schuylkill Trail to South Street - managing air, water, noise, and urban life in Philly. Practical health strategies for thriving in the city we love.
Walk Your Way to Health in Philly
Yes, parking sucks. But Phillys walkability, Indego bikes, and SEPTA (when it shows up) are secret weapons for metabolic health. Heres how to use them.
Sleep: The Foundation of Recovery
You cannot out-diet or out-train poor sleep. Dr. Ash uses clinical data (HRV, Oura) and CBT-I strategies to reverse insomnia and optimize recovery.
Bone Health: Quality over Quantity
A hip fracture in your 80s can be lethal. Discover why standard DEXA scans miss bone quality issues and how much-needed resistance training builds structural...
The Clinical Toolkit: Why We Send You to Wirecutter
We dont sell gear. We curate efficacy. Here is the vetted list of tools to operationalize your health.
HSA/FSA Longevity Playbook
Learn how to legally use your pre-tax HSA and FSA dollars to fund your longevity medicine, supplements, and gym memberships.
Oral Health & Longevity
Why your mouth is the gateway to systemic health. Discover the heart-mouth connection, why mouthwash might be raising your blood pressure, and probiotic dent...