While the idea of “man-o-pause” may seem like the punch line of a joke, late-onset hypogonadism, or andropause at it is commonly called, is a concept gaining much attention in the medical field today. Andropause refers to the decline in testosterone that occurs as men age. This decline has been linked with many health problems …

Prevention is the best treatment for disease.  In the words of one of my mentors, “would you wait and dig a well once the drought has started? No, you prepare for the drought by digging the well early.” Such is the fact with our health. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet is key to preventing …

Bone loss is a common concern among most women and with legitimate reasons.  In the US, more than a million osteoporotic fractures occur each year.  More than half of these are spinal fractures, followed by the hip and wrist.  It is projected that by year 2050, the worldwide incidence of hip fractures will increase by …

Bones may appear like static pillars of stability, but they are actually intricate and dynamic networks of minerals and collagen with lively cells interspersed, called osteocytes, that maintain the balance of minerals both in our bones and in our blood. As women age, our bones naturally become more brittle, particularly after menopause, as osteocytes reabsorb …