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Obesity, a condition linked to heart disease and diabetes, now appears to be associated with another health problem, but one that affects men only — low testosterone levels. In a study conducted by the University at Buffalo endocrinologists, researchers discovered that about 40% of obese participants had lower-than-normal testosterone levels. …

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in women of childbearing age. They can come with a host of disruptive and very unpleasant symptoms, including heavy and/or painful periods, bleeding between periods, frequent urination, abdominal and back pain, and discomfort during intercourse. Fibroids that grow within the uterine cavity …

Technology and consumer electronics are transforming people’s lives, adding ease and enjoyment to daily living. The same is true for hearing aid technology. In the past few years, research and development have enabled a technological transformation in the hearing aid marketplace. These advances in hearing aids are making a significant …

We know that most diets don’t work, and so do you. With two-thirds of the adults in the United States overweight, and one-third of those classified as “obese,” it’s clear that what Americans have been doing to control their weight just isn’t working. Most diets involve eliminating certain foods or …

By David Ebner – Staff Writer    Each year, the American Lung Association releases the State of the Air Report, accounting for the air quality of major counties in the United States. It’s probably not news that metropolitan areas throughout the state received varying results in air quality. It may …

RAO is proud to announce our renewed accreditation by the American College of Radiology, or ACR, in some of the most important diagnostic screening modalities, signifying our ongoing commitment to providing unsurpassed health imaging services. The ACR provides evidence-based guidelines and quality assessments for specific imaging and treatment protocols to …

By Bradley McLarty, CHES – Wellness Coordinator Munroe Regional’s Lifetime Center When it comes to men’s health there are several important areas of concern. These areas include mental health, heart health, and a new area of growing concern – hormonal health. Most of these conditions in men can be life …

The list of the biggest health threats for men is surprisingly short — and prevention pays off. Consider this top seven list of men’s health threats, compiled from statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other leading organizations to reflect men’s health risks in the …

Many accidents in the home can be prevented with a little effort put towards prevention. These general home safety tips are applicable to many areas of the home and can go a long way towards fall prevention and other safety issues that can lead to more serious accidents. As a …

As our loved ones get older, one of the hardest moments they face is when they start  to  struggle  with  independently accomplishing everyday tasks. Over time, health circumstances can make even the simplest tasks challenging for an aging individual, especially one who is experiencing a chronic illness, a health-related disability, …