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  • Ageism, the Last Unacceptable Bias   August 20, 2024

    “I’m having a senior moment.

    I’m too old to try that.

    I look good for my age.

    It’s time to put her/him out to pasture.

    These are just aches and pains from old age.

    Sweetie, you don’t look a day over 29.

    Ok boomer.

    There will be a tsunami of aging dependents in the coming decade.”

    These oft-used phrases may sound inoffensive but ...

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  • Testosterone Therapy for Midlife Males: More Questions Than Answers August 20, 2024

    At around the same time as females enter menopause in their late 40s or early 50s, males are experiencing their own hormonal decline, called andropause. As part of the normal aging process, a man’s testosterone levels decrease by about 1% a year after age 40.

    Low testosterone by itself is not concerning, but with symptoms, may ...

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  • A New Look at Moving through Menopause August 20, 2024

    Defined simply as the final menstrual period, when it is no longer possible for a woman to get pregnant, the current approach to menopause has become increasingly nuanced, recognizing that each individual’s experience varies widely. Many women transition into this stage smoothly with minimal discomfort, but others experience severe vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes, ...

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  • Midlife Crisis or Midlife Reassessment? August 19, 2024

    Like so many popular 20th century concepts, the image of a man in an existential crisis at age 50 who trades in his long-time wife and car for newer models is on the wane – and may never have been correct. Psychoanalyst Elliott Jaques coined the term in 1965 to describe his midlife client’s sudden ...

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  • A Welcome Change: Mental Health Issues Lose Their Stigma at Every Age May 16, 2024

    From unmentionable to oft discussed, American attitudes toward mental health have made a seismic shift over the years. It’s heartening to see recent polls showing 87% of U.S. adults agree having a mental health disorder is nothing to be ashamed of, and 86% saying people with mental health disorders can get better. Seeking help from ...

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  • Mental Health in Children May 16, 2024

    Age of Innocence – Or Anxiety for Today’s Kids?

    From loud claps of thunder to dogs that can bite, a child’s world is filled with new, sometimes scary experiences. However, if fears can’t be managed with reassurance or distraction and persistently interfere with daily activities, your child may have an anxiety disorder. These most common childhood ...

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  • Mental Health in Adolescent & Young Adults May 16, 2024

    Drugs, Drinking & Depression: The Kids May Not Be Alright

    Every generation has seen their share of thrill-seeking teens acting out and making dubious choices regarding drugs and alcohol. “There’s a normative aspect to risk taking at this age,” assures clinical psychologist Gilly Kahn. “It’s hardwired into our systems to allow us to learn our place ...

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  • Teens & Social Media May 16, 2024

    In Real Life (IRL), Can We Protect Teens from the Emotional Impact of Social Media?

    YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, X, Reddit, BeReal. A majority of American teens visit these social media platforms at least once daily, and 30% say they are on them almost constantly. Their ubiquity is unquestionable, and teens’ ...

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  • How Not to Age: A Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older February 7, 2024

    It’s not yet possible to stop the passage of years, but it might well be within our sights to combat the effects of aging, according to Michael Greger, MD, internationally recognized lifestyle medicine physician, author and nutritionist. Synthesizing years of research on the essential pathways of aging, Dr. Greger believes the process can be slowed ...

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  • Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in a World of Excess February 7, 2024

    It’s called the Plenty Paradox: an affluent environment with easy access to substances or behaviors perceived as pleasurable has actually been a key contributor to our national mental health crisis. So posits Dr. Anna Lembke, Medical Director of Addiction Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, who has extensively researched and treated patients struggling to find ...

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