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- Ageism, the Last Unacceptable Bias August 20, 2024Continue Reading
“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 ...
- Testosterone Therapy for Midlife Males: More Questions Than Answers August 20, 2024Continue Reading
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 ...
- A New Look at Moving through Menopause August 20, 2024Continue Reading
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, ...
- Midlife Crisis or Midlife Reassessment? August 19, 2024Continue Reading
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 ...
- Mental Health in Adolescent & Young Adults May 17, 2024Continue Reading
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 ...
- A Welcome Change: Mental Health Issues Lose Their Stigma at Every Age May 17, 2024Continue Reading
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 ...
- Mental Health in Children May 17, 2024Continue Reading
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 ...
- Teens & Social Media May 17, 2024Continue Reading
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’ ...
- Joint Assets: An Osteoarthritis Update April 14, 2023Continue Reading
The aching, swollen, stiff joints associated with osteoarthritis (OA) have long been considered a “wear and tear” condition, associated with aging. It was thought that cartilage, the smooth connective tissue on the end of bones that cushion the joints, simply breaks down over a lifetime of walking, exercising and moving. New research shows that it ...
- Bone Up: What Is Osteoporosis? April 14, 2023Continue Reading
Except for dedicated thespians, saying “break a leg” is most definitely not a harbinger of good luck. More than 10 million Americans are living with osteoporosis, a condition of low bone mass that results in increased risk of bone fracture, sometimes even from a minor fall or pressure from a big hug. Over 1.5 million ...