Men’s Health
August 3, 2012
What is Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)? PSA is a substance produced by the prostate and released into a man’s blood. Healthy men usually have low amounts […]
September 3, 2012
What is Testosterone? Testosterone is a sex hormone produced in males in the testes and in females in the ovaries. It’s the hormone responsible for male […]
September 27, 2012
What is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a small shaped gland that is located in the neck near the Adam’s apple. The gland has several functions […]
November 12, 2012
It’s been proven that being overweight is a major risk factor for heart disease. A recent research study in Denmark studied the link between excess body […]
January 9, 2013
The most common reason men seek testosterone therapy is waning sexual desire or performance. However, when tested, more than 25% of the men had normal testosterone […]
January 17, 2013
If you have too much cholesterol in your blood, there is an increased risk for heart disease and stroke. The three main lifestyle changes you can […]
January 26, 2013
According to an article in the December Wellsource Healthy Choices Newsletter, new research at the University of South Wales (Neurology 79 (1): 1019-1026 SEP 2012) shows […]
May 23, 2013
If you want to take control of your health, save money and get answers quickly, know that you can order your own blood laboratory test via […]
May 28, 2013
Source: Well Source Newsletter Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. In the United States, an estimated 241,740 new cases of prostate cancer will […]
January 31, 2014
In 2011, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended against using PSA testing as a means to screen men for prostate cancer. In response, the American […]
June 22, 2015
It is rather amazing that a gland as small as the thyroid (which is located in your neck and is shaped like a butterfly) can have […]
July 16, 2015
Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the testes are not producing enough testosterone. You have seen the commercials during sports broadcasts: “Do you suffer from […]
August 9, 2015
There are hundreds (if not thousands!) of reasons why your healthcare provider might order blood tests for you. Abnormal hormone levels, vitamin deficiencies, diseases, and more […]
September 24, 2018
Nowadays, most people lead extremely busy lives, and it’s common for people to feel worn down. If you are burning the candle at both ends and […]
October 1, 2018
Stress can be responsible for some health issues you may be having such as constant migraines, reduced productivity, and even insomnia. Many don’t understand the toll […]
October 15, 2018
If you are considering or already are a vegan or vegetarian, one of your main concerns may be how you will get enough protein in your […]
October 22, 2018
There is a strong connection between diabetes and your vision health. If you have prediabetes or diabetes Diabetes and Eye Health it is important to get […]
October 29, 2018
When under a lot of stress How Stress can Affect your Health, you may be very forgetful and disorganized, but have you ever wondered if there […]
November 5, 2018
Blue lights create blue wavelengths, hence the name, and is considered positive during the day as it helps increase mood, reaction time, and attention span. However, […]
November 12, 2018
The Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) is produced by the prostate. A simple blood test measures the amount of PSA and high levels may suggest the presence of […]