The years after you turn 50 are a time of great change, but some of the biggest changes don’t get discussed as openly as perhaps they should. As our bodies and minds mature and change, our relationships — and our sexual health — changes as well. But what if we told you that there are…
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While aging affects everyone differently, there is no point in denying this inevitable fact of life. For many women, aging is something that is discussed with relative frequency. But for men, the process is often overlooked or left unconsidered in larger circles. Nevertheless, aging can be just as frightening and confusing for men as it…
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Testosterone is the single most important male sex hormone. Starting in utero, this hormone shapes a man’s physical form, influences a multitude of tissues and cody systems, and has even been shown to affect personality. This is why it is vital to a man’s overall health and well-being to maintain healthy levels of testosterone as…
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Like it or not, winter is right around the corner in Southeast PA. For many of us, the incoming colder months and harsher weather can make it especially difficult to stay active, not to mention the coming holiday season that centers around sweets and relaxation. Our tendency to hibernate in the wintertime can become greater…
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For many of us, drinking alcohol can be an easy way to relax with family and friends after a long, stressful day. While many may say drinking is a young person’s game, alcohol use is common among seniors as well. According to the National Council on Aging, nearly half of adults aged 65 or older…
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Everything you do each and every day, including the foods you eat, the exercise and sleep you get, and even the stress you have, can all affect your future health. That’s why it’s incredibly important to keep up with preventative health care tasks throughout your life, but especially as you age. Why Preventative Healthcare is…
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Going through menopause is a natural part of aging that every woman will experience at some point in their life. Each woman will experience menopause in their own time, typically between their mid 40s and early 50s. With such a wide age range and every woman traveling this path at her own pace, it may…
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Going through menopause is a natural part of life, but sometimes the symptoms that accompany it don’t feel so natural. Menopause occurs when the female body experiences a significant drop off in the production of estrogen; naturally, this hormone imbalance causes a lot of side effects. Most people are familiar with symptoms such as hot…
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