9 Telltale Signs Your Testosterone Levels Are Low

Testosterone

Testosterone is a hormone that both men and women make naturally. It’s especially important for male sexual health and overall well-being.
As you get older, it is normal for testosterone levels to drop. Low testosterone levels (called “low T” for short) affect between 2% and 6% of all men. Low T symptoms can include erectile dysfunction, low fertility, and even osteoporosis. Not all men get symptoms, however.

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What Is Monkeypox?

Monkeypox

Monkeypox is a viral infection. It’s similar to the virus that causes smallpox, and it leads to a similar rash. Fortunately, monkeypox is much less deadly than smallpox. And it does not spread from person to person as easily.

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How pharmacist prescribing can alleviate health-care system pressures

prescribtion

Starting next January, pharmacists in Ontario will be able to prescribe medications to treat patients for certain minor ailments. This expanding scope of work is a natural evolution of the wider services pharmacists across the province have been performing since COVID-19 began to stretch the health-care system. They have taken on COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, and the distribution of antiviral medications like Paxlovid.

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Depression and Diet: Is There a Link?

Depression and Diet are link?

The foods you eat provide the fuel for your mind and body to function. But some foods are more nutritious than others. You can think about nutrition like the way you select your gasoline at the gas station — just about any fuel will get the job done, but it may take a toll on the car’s engine. There has been plenty of research on how food affects our physical health.

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