Did you know that bone density testing can help you stay on top of your risk of osteoporosis? Knowing how strong your bones are becomes more important as you age, as the risk for brittle bones increases. Luckily there are ways to check for this condition before breaking or fracturing a bone.

Hold on men—women aren’t the only ones who experience the ups and downs of menopause, men do too. It’s not actually called MANopause, but it might as well be. The actual term for male menopause is andropause and this condition affects nearly 20 to 30 percent of all men. However, unlike menopause men can experience the symptoms of andropause for decades.

With the popularity that bioidentical hormone treatment has received over the past several years, many men women find themselves asking if hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is right for them. HRT is a powerful antiaging method that can be customized to each patient, ensuring that every individual receives the optimal dosage of the progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen hormone. Rochester residents that are searching for ways to fight the signs and symptoms of aging may find that HRT is the solution they have been looking for.

A large collection of studies show that lower testosterone levels in men tends to correlate with excess weight. In one recent study, men who suffered from low testosterone levels were also found to cope with inferior health and an overall lower quality of life when compared with men who had optimal hormone levels.

Although most people are aware that women can be significantly impacted by hormones, you may not know how important it is for men to keep their hormones balanced. The male endocrine system is just as important to health and well being as the female hormone system, even if it doesn't get as much attention. Learn more about the role hormones play in a man's body and how to know if your hormones are properly balanced.