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Merriam-Webster defines depression as the state of feeling sad, in low spirits, or melancholic.  The dictionary adds that depression is also a specific medical term for someone so affected by sadness, despair, and guilt that they struggle with concentration, suffer from disturbed sleep, slip into inactivity, become socially withdrawn, and...

Prediabetes is a warning. Like a lighthouse alerting sailors to rocks that could damage their boat and endanger their lives, prediabetes alerts you to the risk of Type 2 diabetes.  If you ignore prediabetes, you’ll likely develop full-blown diabetes, leading to multiple health problems, including: Heart disease Stroke Peripheral arterial...

Testosterone is well-known for enhancing characteristics like muscle mass and libido, but there’s far more to the male sex hormone than these masculine traits. For one thing, women also have testosterone in their bodies, although in much smaller quantities. For another, testosterone is responsible for multiple functions, from bone growth...

Have you heard of concierge medicine? It’s an increasingly popular approach to healthcare because it offers a more personalized and accessible experience — and less frustration when getting the care you need. If you're tired of long waits, rushed appointments, and a lack of meaningful connection with your healthcare provider,...