Few organs in the human body are as vital as your heart. Weighing an average of 11 ounces, the heart transports oxygen, provides your body with nutrients, and removes toxins. But what about your heart’s function in the bedroom? You’re familiar with the deep sound, la dub, la dub, as anticipation builds up. And the […]
Everybody falls behind at work. We all can’t be perfect, right? But with age comes even greater challenges. Symptoms like forgetfulness, fatigue, or cognitive decline can decrease your levels of productivity. But don’t order your retirement cake just yet. You aren’t alone. The Pew Research Center studied employment data from the federal Bureau of Labor […]
What’s your biggest concern when it comes to aging? Affordable health care? Physical health? Retirement plans? How about memory loss? For 35% of older Americans, memory loss is a top concern of aging. And 38% of professionals agree. Do you ever…. Talk to a friend about a book you’re reading but forget the name of […]
Maybe you’re tired of over-the-counter medicine and want to get back to a natural way of curing your ailments. Or you’re ready to complement your bio-identical hormone replacement therapy with herbal medicine. Either way, you clicked this article because you need a solution to the common side effects of aging as a male —erectile dysfunction, […]
The effects of menopause never seem to end. And while you knew about the hot flashes, the nights of restlessness, and even the mood swings, maybe you weren’t expecting the other 30 plus symptoms of aging as a woman. Maybe your mom or grandmother forgot to mention migraines and hair loss. Or, you’re the only […]
Insomnia and sleep disturbances are two of the most common complaints from women in menopause. So, let’s cut right to the chase. There’s not a one-size-fits-all approach to beating insomnia when you’re in menopause. However, you can learn some methods to improve your chances of getting quality sleep each night. The way to achieve this […]
When’s the last time you set a goal and met it? That you made a promise and kept it? Or, that you set a resolution and saw it all the way to day 365? Let’s admit it. Resolutions are hard to keep. In fact, 42.4 percent of Americans never succeed at their resolutions each year. […]
December. The month of indulging before a new year of drudging. Do you skip a few days at the gym and overindulge in sweets? Or turn off your electronics and swear off Facebook for a while? Whatever tonic you pick, it only takes a few eggnogs and that extra helping of figgy pudding to get […]
Ah, menopause. Whether we like it or not, all women go through it. As you age, your levels of hormones fluctuate, which causes uncomfortable and sometimes frustrating symptoms, like hot flashes and weight gain. Sure, you can eat right, exercise more, and reduce stress to help minimize symptoms (which we highly recommend). But without proper […]
You make an appointment with your doctor, ready for some relief. You arrive on time, but sit in the waiting room for 30-minutes—the doctor is behind schedule. When you climb onto the table in your private room, you wait for another 20-minutes—she’ll be right with you. Finally, the doctor walks in. You pull out your […]