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Five questions to help you choose a doctor you can trust to provide safe and effective hormone replacement. Are you interested in using hormone replacement therapy to conquer your andropause symptoms? Before you settle on a doctor, ask these 5 questions. If the answer is yes to all, you’ve found the right hormone replacement provider. […]

The DASH diet can reduce your blood pressure without medications and without giving up sodium. If your blood pressure is higher than 120/80, chances are your doctor has talked with you about the risks associated with developing hypertension. This common condition affects about 1 in every 3 American adults, and can cause an increased risk […]

Nature Made recall serves as a reminder to always buy your supplements from a safe and reliable source. Earlier this month, Pharmavite LLC, the maker of Nature Made brand vitamins, issued a recall for four products that may potentially be contaminated with salmonella or staphylococcus bacteria: Nature Made Adult Gummies Multi Vitamins (1196071, 1196066 and […]

Giving blood can help prevent heart attacks by supporting healthy blood viscosity. Medical research has proven that blood viscosity is a key risk marker for heart attacks and strokes. It has actually been shown to be a much more reliable predictor of heart disease than serum cholesterol levels. By giving blood regularly, you can lower […]

10 ways to increase your metabolism Simply put, metabolism is the process your body uses to convert food into energy for various bodily processes. When you are young, your metabolism is working at peak efficiency. But as you age, your metabolism starts to slow down, requiring few calories to keep your body going. In fact, […]

Alcohol can worsen the decline in metabolism women already experience at menopause. Have you picked up a bit of a spare tire at menopause? Are you trying to diet your way back to your pre-menopause figure? If so, you probably don’t plan to chow down on donuts, pizza, or cheeseburgers any time soon. But here’s […]

Learn how much protein you need to lose weight and maintain muscle mass. Proteins are essential nutrients that serve as the building blocks for the muscles, tendons, organs, skin, enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters, and other molecules that keep your body working. So of course everyone understands that protein is an important part of a balanced diet. […]

Learn how to adopt an anti-inflammation lifestyle for healthy aging Normally, inflammation is a good thing—it is basically the body marshalling a healing response in the face of an injury or infection. However, when inflammation runs rampant in the body due to triggers like a diet heavy in processed foods, lack of exercise, or chronic […]

Learn about some of the more unusual symptoms of menopause. Most people are already aware of the more common symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, sleep problems, and vaginal dryness. Unfortunately, these symptoms—though distressing—are often just the beginning of the problems many women face at menopause. Because so many systems […]

New study reveals additional way in which sleep deprivation causes obesity. As men get older, they often start having trouble sleeping and also accumulate a spare tire around their middles. It turns out, these two common signs of male aging are linked: lack of sleep affects appetite, causing you to take in more calories. Since […]