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Hormone Therapy for Men: Addressing Andropause and Low Testosterone
Men who have low testosterone levels can experience an array of symptoms that affect their physical and mental well-being, ultimately having a negative impact on their quality of life. One of the most common reasons for low testosterone in male patients is a condition...
Where (and how) you get your GLP-1 weight loss medications matters โ hereโs why
The news last week that some big box chain stores are jumping on the โweight loss bandwagonโ and offering GLP-1 weight loss medications is troubling. Weโre fully in favor of making this life-changing medication accessible to those who medically qualify, including...
Are women โsuffering enoughโ to get treatment?
Published by: Age Management Center โIn the U.S., an estimated 6,000 women daily and more than 2 million women yearly reach menopause. With an average life expectancy of 81, women are spending greater than one-third of their lives in menopause.โ Mayo Clinic Menopause...
A prescriber’s take on Oprahโs TV special “Shame, blame and the weight loss revolutionโ
For anyone that didnโt catch Oprahโs recent TV special "Shame, blame and the weight loss revolutionโ, we hope that you can take time to find it on Hulu or ABC, because there are so many powerful stories and messages that we wish our clients, and those considering...
Debunking Misconceptions: The Importance of Personalized Therapy in Menopause Care
Published by: Age Management Center Recently, The Lancet published a series highlighting concerns about the over-medicalization of menopause, sparking discussions about the treatment approaches for this transitional phase in a woman's life. While we wholeheartedly...
Understanding Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal fatigue is a condition that often goes unrecognized or misdiagnosed, leaving those with adrenal fatigue exhausted and frustrated. The adrenal glands are small organs located on top of the kidneys and play a crucial role in managing stress and maintaining...
A Fatherโs Day Message from Dr. Michael Bedecs
Dear fellow dads, With Fatherโs Day around the corner, I want to have a heart-to-heart with men about living life to the fullest, as parents, as grandparents, as partners and as individuals. Because at the , we get to see...
Menโs Health Month: Weight loss isnโt easyโฆbut we can help make it about as easy as it gets
Being overweight is not only unpleasant, but in many cases, is dangerous to oneโs health and life span. The reason men have excess weight is often multifactorial, and in many cases, reaching your goals involves more than just โneeding to go on a dietโ. The primary...
The questions you should be asking about medical weight loss
When youโre sitting at work, or at the grocery store, or in the park, look to your left, then look to your right. Chances are, at least one of you is trying to lose weight. In North America alone, around 44% of people are actively looking to shed pounds. The global...
How menopause impacts womenโs risk of heart disease
We talked recently about heart health and how we can help analyze patientsโ cardiovascular risk. But for women, itโs especially important to understand how aging, and menopause specifically, can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and a cardiovascular...
Do you know your risk of heart disease?
Youโve heard of cardiovascular disease (CVD), you likely know someone with it, but do you know your own risk of CVD? โCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each yearโ and unfortunately,...
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, โIs it safe?โ I applaud this question. We should be highly cognizant of what we put into our bodies, and we should be asking if itโs safe. From the foods we eat to the...
Testosterone beyond sex and muscles
Testosterone has become more than a hormone โ elevated in popular culture into this greater concept of โmasculinityโ. 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 doesnโt have to be a struggle
Every year, an estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet. I imagine thatโs why, if you start to type in โHow toโ on Google, โhow to lose weightโ and โhow to lose weight fastโ are two of the top search results. But while losing weight is clearly top of many peoplesโ...
Heart Health Risks โ Why Iโm 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 attacksโmany of whom needed heart surgery as...
One of the biggest wellness concerns women probably arenโt discussing with their PCP
Iโm not sure how long Iโve been waiting for this moment. In fact, Iโm not sure I even knew it was missing until the past few years when I thought to myself: โWhy donโt we as women feel more comfortable talking about what we want, what we like and how we can better...
The biggest weight loss resolution mistakes to avoid this new year
Itโs that time of year again, when people start thinking about new yearโs resolutions. According to Statista, โDoing more exercise or improving my fitnessโ, โLosing weightโ and โImproving my dietโ were among the top four most common resolutions in 2021. Itโs...
National Impotency Awareness Month โ 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 right for you, contact us today to...
Myths and Misconceptions of TRT โ 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...
Holiday Open House 2021
RSVP! Masks will be required during the event. For anyone that is experience symptoms of COVID or is unable to attend the event in person but donโt want to miss out, join our virtual event!
