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Is HRT safe for women? It could actually help save your life
When talking to women about hormone replacement therapy, the most common question I get is, “Is it safe?” I applaud this question. We should be highly cognizant of what we put into our bodies, and we should be asking if it’s safe. From the foods we eat to the...
Men’s Health Month – Sexual Health Quiz
Test your sex IQ with this "True or False" quiz. “Sex is an important part of life. For many men, thinking about sex starts early, often before puberty, and lasts until their final days on earth.” - Harvard Health It’s no wonder, then, that when something is off in a...
Testosterone beyond sex and muscles
Testosterone has become more than a hormone – elevated in popular culture into this greater concept of “masculinity”. That stems, in part, in science, as men produce 90-95% more testosterone than women. But one of the biggest discrepancies I continue to see, even...
Winning at Weight Loss: Why managing your weight doesn’t have to be a struggle
Every year, an estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet. I imagine that’s why, if you start to type in “How to” on Google, “how to lose weight” and “how to lose weight fast” are two of the top search results. But while losing weight is clearly top of many...
Heart Health Risks – Why I’m Both Worried, and Hopeful
February is American Heart Month, and every year around this time I am flooded with memories from my more than 20 years of experience working in cardiac care. For decades, I worked with men and women who had suffered heart attacks—many of whom needed heart surgery as...
One of the biggest wellness concerns women probably aren’t discussing with their PCP
I’m not sure how long I’ve been waiting for this moment. In fact, I’m not sure I even knew it was missing until the past few years when I thought to myself: “Why don’t we as women feel more comfortable talking about what we want, what we like and how we can better...
The most common questions (& answers) about GAINSWave® for ED
For those who have landed here, you’re likely already familiar with the revolutionary GAINSWave treatment for ED – or at least you’ve heard the name. But you’re still doing your research to determine if it’s the best choice for you. At the Age Management Center, we...
The biggest weight loss resolution mistakes to avoid this new year
It’s that time of year again, when people start thinking about new year’s resolutions. According to Statista, “Doing more exercise or improving my fitness”, “Losing weight” and “Improving my diet” were among the top four most common resolutions in 2021. It’s...
National Impotency Awareness Month – Treating ED
November is National Impotency Awareness Month. Hear from our Dr. Bedecs on the causes and solutions for treating ED. If you or your partner suffer from erectile dysfunction, or want to learn more about what treatment might be...
Myths and Misconceptions of TRT – What the Medical Professionals Are Discussing
Last month I was called upon to present at the 2021 Maine Association of Physician Assistants (MEAPA) Conference on the Myths and Misconceptions of Testosterone Replacement Therapy. During this annual conference, medical providers gather to discuss research, best...
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