‘Machopause’: Hormonal Changes in Men

Women are not the only ones who suffer from the effects of changing hormones. It can happen to men, too. Andropause, as it is known, is the male version of menopause. Just as estrogen is vital to females,... Read more...

Menopause: Going Through ‘The Change’

The sixth decade of life is a time of transformation. For women the changes are usually summed up with the word “menopause.” Men also seem to have a “pause” of their own during their fifties, even... Read more...

Safe House: How to Childproof Your Home

Having children keeps me on my toes. I am one of those parents who is always checking up on the kids–it drives my wife crazy! I have to admit this behavior of mine could drive anyone crazy. But can... Read more...

The Skinny on the Sun

You would never think so looking at it, but the skin is an organ just like the heart or the liver. In fact, it happens to be the largest organ in the body. The skin, as the border between the self and... Read more...

Ah-Choo! Kids & Allergies

Forty percent of American children have seasonal allergies. When a parent has allergies, his or her child will probably have them too. Most allergies tend to appear in childhood. So, if you have seasonal... Read more...

Type 2 Diabetes: The Choice is Yours

The statistics for type 2 diabetes are staggering. There are about 20 million Americans with type 2 diabetes, a high sugar condition caused by poor nutrition, being obese, and a lack of exercise—factors... Read more...

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