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- Ageism, the Last Unacceptable Bias August 20, 2024Continue Reading
“I’m having a senior moment.
I’m too old to try that.
I look good for my age.
It’s time to put her/him out to pasture.
These are just aches and pains from old age.
Sweetie, you don’t look a day over 29.
Ok boomer.
There will be a tsunami of aging dependents in the coming decade.”
These oft-used phrases may sound inoffensive but ...
- Testosterone Therapy for Midlife Males: More Questions Than Answers August 20, 2024Continue Reading
At around the same time as females enter menopause in their late 40s or early 50s, males are experiencing their own hormonal decline, called andropause. As part of the normal aging process, a man’s testosterone levels decrease by about 1% a year after age 40.
Low testosterone by itself is not concerning, but with symptoms, may ...
- A New Look at Moving through Menopause August 20, 2024Continue Reading
Defined simply as the final menstrual period, when it is no longer possible for a woman to get pregnant, the current approach to menopause has become increasingly nuanced, recognizing that each individual’s experience varies widely. Many women transition into this stage smoothly with minimal discomfort, but others experience severe vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes, ...