Are you single and ready to mingle? You’re definitely not alone there. As it turns out, a record number of Americans reported themselves as single in 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While there are plenty of people who choose to be single, there are many more people who are struggling to find the…
Few staples of popular culture have had such a long-lasting effect on society (and been as controversial) as pornography. Increases in both the speed and the availability of internet service have only amplified pornography’s influence on modern society. Aside from the ethical questions posed by pornography, many researchers believe there to be a negative, enduring…
It seems like everywhere we go, we are followed by the specter of political division. Outside of maybe religion, there is no topic more divisive and polarizing than each person’s political identity. We can’t turn on the TV or our social media feeds without being inundated with news and opinions that are grounded in politics. …
Have you ever wished that you were just a little bit taller? Do you have an ideal height that you’re looking for when sizing up potential partners? You’re definitely not alone there. We recently surveyed over 1,000 people with a series of height-centric questions and were able to confirm some long-held beliefs about height,…
With over 40 million women in the US over the age of 50, hormone replacement therapy is widely used and continually growing. Hormone replacement therapy made its debut in the 1940s, though it wasn’t widely used until the 1960s. Since then, it has been used as a way to regulate some of the more troublesome side effects…
Maintaining an optimal hormonal balance is vital to your health. Hormones influence your metabolism, body composition, organ function, libido, and more. Even the slightest dysfunction can affect how you look and feel. Menopause, thyroid disease, and certain drugs may lead to hormonal imbalances. For instance, more than two million American women go into menopause each year. Approximately 75…
Feeling weak and moody? Perhaps you’re gaining weight despite eating healthy and working out? If you’re a man past middle age, these signs might indicate that you’re going through andropause. Also known as male menopause, this condition triggers a decline in sex hormone levels. It usually occurs in men between the ages of 40 and…
Have you noticed that you feel “off your game?” Do you have trouble sleeping? Have you noticed a change in your libido? A man’s testosterone declines by about 1% every year after the age of 30 and signs of low testosterone might be hard to detect at first. We’ll go through the common indicators of Low T…
Do you feel that your body may be entering menopause? Menopause is an entirely normal stage that affects all women as they age. It’s defined as the changes a woman goes through either just before or after she stops menstruating. Generally speaking, women usually begin to experience menopausal symptoms between the ages of 45 and 50.…
Are you looking into bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)? If you are, you want to know how much it will cost. A myriad of factors determines the cost. If your healthcare provider prescribes BHRT, your insurance will likely cover the costs. Did you select an alternative specialist outside of your insurance network? If so, much…
