An 82 year old male patient of mine came to see me last week. He and his 78 year old wife look and act decades younger. He shared with me, that he attributes one of the important reasons for his continuing youthfulness was still having a great and fulfilling romance with his wife. They have … Read more
Many of patients are menopausal women and men older than 50. This is the age group where mid-life hormonal shifts and changes can become problematic and set the stage for the onset of future health problems, like breast cancer, uterine cancer and prostate cancer, if left unchecked. The problematic hormone that can get out of … Read more
I don’t think a week goes by without one of my patients asking me about whether or not to eat soy products. The question of eating soy has become a fairly controversial subject as, indeed, there are some good health benefits gained by consuming certain types of soy, but there can also be some bad health effects of consuming soy as well.
One of my patients came to me last week complaining about his wife. He said she just wasn’t interested in sex anymore. He added, “After she turned 60, her desire for sex disappeared. Is there such a thing as a female Viagra?” This is a question I get frequently from men who are having sexual … Read more
As an anti-aging medical doctor, one of the biggest issues associated with women health is menopause. If asked to give a simple definition for this medical condition I would easily say: it means going at least one year without a menstrual period. But menopause can also refer to the changes a woman experiences as she … Read more
I often discuss ways to live healthy today in order to prevent diseases and conditions that may strike down the road. Countless research studies prove that a smart approach to diet, exercise and lifestyle can reduce the risk of many chronic ailments. For women who have actively cared for their well-being all their lives, however, … Read more