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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Your liver is amazing. That’s right…we said amazing. For starters, your liver is the second largest organ in your body. Your skin is the only organ that’s bigger. (And yes…your skin is actually an organ.) Your liver is as big as a football and weighs in at...
The end of the year is approaching fast. That means holiday shopping, travel, holiday get-togethers…and extra stress. Unfortunately, this isn’t the kind of stress your body was designed to handle. How Your Body Handles Stress A long, long time ago…our ancestors lived...
For the past couple of years, everyone has been laser-focused on the COVID pandemic. But that doesn’t mean we should ignore the seasonal viruses that descend during fall and winter. Especially given that infectious disease experts are warning this could be a...
