Estrogen replacement therapy (or ERT) has been a game changer for millions of menopausal women since it was first introduced during the 1960s. However, ERT is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Is estrogen replacement right for you? Let’s look at its benefits, its...
When you think about what a heart attack looks like, you may think of a dramatic and life-threatening event where someone clutches their chest in pain. But not all heart attacks are created equal. Mini-heart attacks, also known as mild or silent heart attacks, can be...
Things change as we age. Some changes are good. Like getting wiser with the passing years. Some are not so good. Like age-related hormone imbalances. Hormones regulate just about everything in your body, ranging from mood and metabolism to sleep and energy level. They...
This summer promises to be one of the hottest on record. In New York City, the number of heat-related ER visits was five to six times higher than typical this past June. In hotter states, people of all ages are having to be rescued from hiking trails for heat-related...
For most people, nutritional needs change as the years go by. In particular, people who want to prevent illness, control inflammation, and reduce daily wear-and-tear may need to increase their intake of specific essential nutrients. Having said that, it can be...
The CDC estimates that 15% of adult Americans and 38% of Americans over the age of 65 suffer from chronic kidney disease (also known as CKD). Let’s take a closer look at how the kidneys work, and what you can do to keep yours healthy. About Your Kidneys The kidneys...
