As women get older, they go through several changes in hormones. Puberty signals the beginning of menstruation and the beginning of the fertile years. During a woman’s twenties and early thirties, her hormones are usually well-balanced for supporting pregnancy,...
A decrease in testosterone in the body is normal for men to experience as they age, but this decline in hormone levels can cause side effects. In some men, the decrease of testosterone happens rapidly. When low-T begins to cause negative symptoms that interfere with...
Many individuals go to the doctor complaining about similar symptoms. They can’t shake the fatigue that makes them feel sluggish all day, they feel like they get sick every time the temperature changes and they just don’t feel as young as they used to. If this...
In men aged 30 years and older, testosterone levels steadily fall at a rate of about 1% per year.1,2 Researchers at the National Institute on Aging3 have established low testosterone levels in: 20% of men over age 60 30% of men over age 70 50% of men over age 80 These...
With busy summer schedules and activities, it can be hard to drink the recommended amount of water every day. Unfortunately, the strong summer sun makes water intake even more important during this time of year, and many people fall victim to dehydration. ...
Perimenopause signifies the time in a woman’s life when she experiences the first signs of menopause. The prefix peri- means “around” or “about,” so the word “perimenopause” indicates the time leading up to when a woman can no longer bear children. At this time...
