People describe fatigue in many ways. They may describe themselves as being physically weak or tired. They may say they feel they have no energy, feel “down,” or lack enthusiasm. Fatigue is usually not a condition in itself, but is a symptom of another illness or condition. It is also a very nonspecific symptom that…
DetailsJoint pain is described as any discomfort arising from any joint. The pain is often referred to as arthritis or arthralgia. Joint pain can range from mild discomfort to debilitating pain causing severe limitations in mobility. Although mostly prevalent in the older population, anyone can be affected by joint pain. Daily pain can affect mobility,…
DetailsHormone replacement therapy or just hormone therapy was thought to be beneficial to women because it alleviated some symptoms that women experienced during or after menopause, when their bodies stop producing as many female hormones. Research has shown that hormone therapy may pose more risks than benefits for the vast majority of women, but in…
DetailsMost men don’t like to hear this, but when it comes to testosterone, they hit their peak at about age 17. Levels plateau for a while, then slowly start to slide in their 30s and 40s. By the time a man reaches 80, his testosterone level will be about half of what it was when…
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