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Common injuries treated by medical professionals vary by age group, sex, and preferred sports. Warming up, maintaining flexibility, varying your work-out, and gradually increasing your activity le…

Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa, sacs of fluid which decrease friction between the moving parts in the body. Treatment options to reduce the pain and swelling of shoulder and hip bursitis…

Ankle sprains are the most prevalent injury of the musculoskeletal system, with an estimated one ankle sprain per 10,000 people each day. The ankles and feet support the weight of the body and are…

Sprains, strains, stubs, and breaks, the toes can sustain a lot of injuries and insults. A sprained toe can sideline you from your sport or just make it challenging to get around. In this guide, l…

Both the plantar fascia and the Achilles tendon attach to the calcaneus or heel bone. The plantar fascia is on the bottom surface of the foot and the Achilles tendon runs down the back of the ankl…

The foot plays a pivotal role in your life, whether you are a world-class athlete, a weekend warrior, or your daily exercise consists of a few trips to the kitchen. The daily stress on the foot …

Medically reviewed by Leann Poston M.D. on 9/25/20 Let’s face it – life can be rough sometimes.  Injuries happen to us all at one time or another.  Depending on your balance, coordina…

Modern medicine has come a long way and done some amazing things.  However, being able to wave a magic doodad over a wound and have it instantly heal, or take a pill and bust out in muscles l…

Ligaments, tendons, and muscles do the lion’s share of the work of moving our bodies, day in and day out.  They absorb the strains that we throw at them, help us get from point A to point B, …

Do you heal slower as you age? Have you noticed that your body is having a hard time healing after cuts and scrapes? Do wounds stick around a lot longer than they have in the past before they scab…

In recent years, it has become more and more apparent that gut health is linked to overall physical health.  Though that may seem a bit paradoxical – how can the health of your gut microbiome…

There’s a common occurrence in men of middle or older age that doesn’t get talked about enough and is often associated with shame or embarrassment.  It can lead to decreased satisfaction in r…

As most men know, their primary sex hormone is called testosterone.  It’s responsible for sexual differentiation into a male during gestation and continues to play an important role throughou…

Many men face a decrease in their libido as they age.  This may be accompanied by erectile dysfunction and other sexual health-related issues or may exist seemingly on its own.  It’s not…

If you are an adult male, it’s normal as you get older to have less testosterone in your body.  The male sex hormone testosterone plays a critical role in, among other things, sexual desire a…

Today,  a range of different male libido treatments and low testosterone treatments are available on the market. Most are prescription drugs, though some aren’t.  Some are intended sp…

It seems like you can’t go anywhere online today without seeing some kind of advertising for erectile dysfunction treatments.  Generic versions of most major oral ED medications are now avail…

Finasteride, the generic form of Propecia, is an extremely popular, affordable, and effective medication for male pattern hair loss. It’s been around for nearly three decades and helped literally …

One of the most effective male pattern hair loss treatments of the last 3 decades is Propecia, often known by its generic name finasteride. Finasteride is an oral medication designed to target the…

There are many medications and supplements available today that can help fight the signs and symptoms of aging.  Some are available over-the-counter at your local health, nutrition, or beauty…