If you are working out and reached a maximum peak where your body composition and measurements just aren't changing, it's time to look at your age and see if you are aging into menopause or andropause, male menopause. Talk to your doctor about hormone replacement therapy and age management medicine, whose role is to prevent... Continue Reading →
Alcohol Causes Cancer
Imagine that a sip of wine touches your lips. It travels down the esophagus, stomach, intestines and is metabolized by the liver. And that's exactly where the future cancers lie: the lips, mouth, larynx (voice box), pharynx or upper throat, esophagus (the food pipe), stomach, colon, rectum, and the liver. Then add in breast cancer,... Continue Reading →
The Cost of US Healthcare
Americans spend significantly more on health care than other countries, upwards of $3.1 trillion per year (that's $3,100,000 million), yet our lifespan is not comparatively long. Other countries with longer lifespans than the US include Canada, the UK and Sweden; and they all do it for less money. Cost of the Top 5 Major Conditions Diabetes... Continue Reading →
Your Health is Your Wealth
During your golden years, healthcare will very likely be your biggest expense. By the time you get done reading this article, you will surely understand the inevitability and wisdom of spending cash on healthcare. That's because you worked hard for decades to save money for retirement. The question is this: When you are over age... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Statistics on Aging in America
Have you noticed that people are aging? Perhaps your parents are not remembering things well or asking you the same questions over and over again. Or perhaps you were a size 6 in college but are now a size 12... No matter how old you are, there will be a lot of "older" people around... Continue Reading →
What’s a Normal Testosterone Level?
Men and women normally produce testosterone. The normal functions of testosterone in men include sex drive or libido, sperm production, increased muscle mass, increased energy and vitality, as well as human behavior aspects of aggression and being competetive. In men, a low testosterone level leads to unwanted side effects that can severely hamper quality of... Continue Reading →
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When my grandmother died of diabetes, she was getting dialysis three days a week. I swore that I would never get diabetes. Five years ago, I was given the diagnosis of Pre-diabetes and I changed everything I did: I'm 40 lbs lighter, have more energy, and now I pass it on to you. ~ Margaret... Continue Reading →
What is Andropause?
Decreased testosterone production is most often diagnosed during a man's aging years. This is known as andropause, viropause, or "male menopause". Despite it being a huge quality of life and health issue for aging men, the word "andropause" is not used very much. It lands in the bottom 30% of words looked up on... Continue Reading →
The Effects of Aging
Age Management Medicine is the study of how the human body ages with time. Aging affects DNA on the cellular level, thus every organ system is affected. Starting generally, here are changes that occur with aging: General: Fatigue, headaches, brain 'fog', mood swings, depression, memory loss, insomnia and sleep deprivation, water retention, and bloating can... Continue Reading →
Aging Over 50
Today's age management medicine doctors are geared to reverse the complications of aging. We want you to chase your grandchildren, not suffer on the sidelines in the disability section. Rest knowing that age management medicine is an American Medical Association (AMA) Board Certified specialty. We routinely free you of obesity, chronic metabolic syndrome, and their... Continue Reading →