The average male’s testosterone levels peak at 30 and slowly decrease thereafter. However, sometimes that doesn’t account for low testosterone levels; it certainly doesn’t account for harmful symptoms such as decreased muscle mass and lowered libido. Men who notice these symptoms may want to check to see if they have testosterone deficiency, a serious medical condition that affects nearly 13…
Month: February 2015
Doctors Urge Parents to Vaccinate Their Children
If you are like most people, you probably take a number of steps to make sure your family is as healthy as possible. For example, you likely cook healthy meals, get exercise through sports or other fun activities, and visit your local doctors office for quick check ups, physicals and treatments. However, because of the high number of dangerous viruses…
California Urgent Care Clinic Helps Fill Gap in Local Healthcare
As healthcare has grown more expensive in the United States and insurance has become more controversial and confusing, many American communities have begun turning to urgent care facilities for the medical help they need. While these walk in health clinics are only designed to treat non-life-threatening injuries, they offer a variety of services, helping a number of people who can’t…
Britain Becomes First Country to Approve Three-Parent IVF
While there are a variety of different types of IVF treatments to help couples achieve their dream of having a child, a kind of treatment is making waves internationally. Britain recently became the first country in the entire world to approve a highly controversial treatment known as three-parent IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), which allows parents to be to make human…
Researchers Find that Vaporizers Do Not Produce Formaldehyde Under Normal Usage
Recently, cigarettes and cigars have been largely replaced by a new kind of smoking apparatus: electronic cigarettes, also called vaporizers or e-cigs. Unlike more traditional methods of smoking, electronic cigarettes use nicotine vaporizer liquid instead of tobacco, which allows the device to be refilled and used without harmful secondhand smoke. Moreover, electronic cigarettes can use a variety of flavorful vapors,…
Pediatric Urgent Care Center Opens in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
In previous years, the building at 5 Roadside Avenue in Waynesboro, PA housed everything from doctors officers to the area’s Chamber of Commerce. Today, however, the structure hardly resembles these former roles: thanks to the addition of six examination rooms, bright murals and a dedicated medical staff, the site is ready to begin it’s new life as the community’s first…
Lose Weight in a Matter of Days Two Alternative Options to Help You Shed Those Pounds
No matter who you are, consistent diet and exercise is the first step of any weight loss plan. There simply is no other way to lose weight and keep healthy. However, sometimes even with proper diet and exercise people struggle to lose weight. Some people have the unfortunate luck of storing localized fat deposits in their bodies even with diet…
American Eyecare and Vision by the Numbers
Let’s face it — most people these days don’t have perfect vision, and even if your vision is just slightly less than perfect, it can really affect how fully you live your life. Luckily, you aren’t alone. Whether you opt for prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, or LASIK surgery, there are plenty of safe and affordable eyewear options available today. In…
Why You Shouldn’t Settle for an Uncomfortable CPAP Mask
CPAP machines are a great way to treat sleep apnea. They provide continuous air pressure to keep you breathing easy throughout the night, and they can significantly reduce the severe health risks associated with the condition, like poor heart health and stroke. But if you’ve just started treatment with a CPAP machine, you may find yourself struggling to deal with…
