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As men age, it is natural for them to gradually lose testosterone. When testosterone levels are low, men can experience fatigue, loss of lean muscle, and trouble gaining muscle mass, decreased sex drive, high blood pressure, premature aging, and sexual dysfunction. Low T is not just a symptom of aging, however, and can often arise from underlying health issues. These underlying health conditions include obesity, diabetes, infections, hormonal disorders, cancer, and kidney and liver disease. Some medications have also been known to lower testosterone levels.

Stretching is important, especially as you age. Without regular stretching, your muscles will shorten and become tight, and it can cause you to lose muscle mass. Lack of stretching and flexibility can also result in injury, and it commonly causes aches and pains in joints and muscles.

Eating a healthy well-rounded diet is one of the best ways to keep your body fit, your immune system strong, and to live a long and healthy life. It's true what they say: you are what you eat. So, eating healthy plays a huge role in staying healthy. If your diet consists of junk food and processed foods you will notice a significant decrease in health and energy levels as well as an increase in weight.

Menopause occurs about a year after a woman's last menstrual cycle, typically happening in women anywhere between the ages of 40 and 60, with the average age being 51. The technical definition of menopause is “the end of menstruation.” Menopause is a natural biological process and happens as women age. This end of menstruation for women results in the body’s inability to produce estrogen and progesterone. The process is the endpoint for a woman's fertility, and it usually comes along with some other side effects and health issues.

As far as greens go, celery may not be the first to come to mind when you think of a healthy and nutritious vegetable - but it should be. Celery is extremely low in calories, made up of 95% water, and jam-packed with vitamins and antioxidants, especially when juiced.

When it comes to resetting your body, detoxing, losing weight, and improving your overall health, intermittent fasting may be the answer. Fasting is when you refrain from eating and drinking or reduce the number of calories you eat and drink, for short periods of time.

It's that time of year when love is in the air and so is the flu. Even if you get the flu shot, there's still a chance of catching a cold or even worse, the flu.

Apple cider vinegar is something most people have in their kitchen, whether they use it on a regular basis or not. Many people may not know, but apple cider vinegar can be used for not only its many amazing health benefits but beauty benefits as well.

As we age, our body slows its natural production and release of hormones, resulting in hormonal imbalance. This is what causes our health, energy, physical appearance, and libido to start declining. Aging also causes your metabolism to slow which results in weight gain and muscle loss. All of these not only make you feel older but look older as well. Luckily, there is a way to regulate your hormones and regain your youthful vitality through hormone replacement therapy.