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Inflammation is a good news / bad news thing. On the plus side, inflammation is part of your body’s healing process. When you suffer an injury, or your body is invaded by a virus or other pathogen, your immune system increases blood flow to the affected area(s) to promote healing. This inflammatory process can cause […]

It’s the middle of winter. The nights are long. The days are short. And your outlook on life might be as gloomy as the weather. Many people feel down and/or irritable this time of year, and often for no particular reason. You could also be tired during the day…and have trouble sleeping at night. You […]

The holiday rush doesn’t always leave much room for romance. That said, here are some steps to help you and your special someone find some quality time together. Don’t Burn the Candle at Both Ends Shopping, wrapping, parties…at this time of year it can be easy to get out of your usual sleep routine. Meanwhile, […]

The holiday season is here. And no matter what your family’s traditions are, they probably include gifts. Think of all the presents you’ve ever received…or given. Obviously, some were better than others. But the best presents weren’t just useful for a day or even a week. The benefits lasted for much longer. There’s one present […]

If you’re like most people, you probably see your primary care physician once every year or two for a check-up. As part of that check-up, your PCP likely checks your weight and your blood pressure, and then orders some routine lab tests. Blood tests are common. A few days later, some numbers are relayed to […]

One of the unavoidable features of getting older is that stuff hurts. Some days it may seem like everything hurts…from your ankles and knees to your hips and on up to your back, shoulders, and neck. Maybe throw in your elbows, wrists, fingers, and toes for good measure. But it doesn’t have to be this […]

Today the media abounds with products that claim to cure sexual dysfunction. Well…for men anyway. Let’s be honest. Women get the short end of the stick when it comes to solving sexual problems. But women also suffer from issues that diminish their desire for sex, as well as their ability to fully enjoy sex. This […]

By the time you read this, it may be Thanksgiving already. Which means we’ve hit the beginning of the holiday season. That marathon sprint that begins with Thanksgiving and ends with New Year’s Day. Many people dread this time of year more than they look forward to it. Stress from shopping, parties, travel…it can be […]

Radio, TV, and social media are rife with ads about “testosterone boosters”. These over-the-counter products usually make bold claims about their ability to boost a man’s testosterone levels. It’s easy to understand why men find these products appealing: They’re easy to obtain online or in stores that sell supplements. They don’t require a prescription or […]

Americans are collectively getting older. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans aged sixty-five or older grew by 34.2% (that’s a total of 13,787,404 people) between 2010 and 2020. It’s no big mystery as to why this is occurring. All those Baby Boomers who were born between 1946 and 1964 are now […]