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...
