Male menopause, also called andropause, is the gradual decline in testosterone levels that occurs as men age. While not all men experience symptoms of andropause, those who do may notice various physical and emotional changes, such as weight gain, muscle loss, irritability, fatigue, hot flashes, and more. Male menopause is a natural part of getting older, but it can still have a significant impact on
According to Fortune, it’s possible that the world could experience another pandemic. Public health officials around the globe even have a list of pathogens they’re keeping an eye on. Knowing that another pandemic is possible and could theoretically happen at any time, it’s wise to be prepared. Here are 15 ways to be more prepared for the next pandemic than the world was for the
Many people require some form of long-term care during their golden years. Due to factors like surging demand and worker shortages, long-term care costs are ballooning and becoming harder for seniors to afford. CBS News reports that post-pandemic, long-term care costs have increased by an average of 10% to 20% per year. Here are 9 reasons why both nursing and in-home care have become so
Believe it or not, everyday products such as cleaning supplies, toiletries, furniture, and even our food can contain potential toxins. There’s evidence that being exposed to these chemicals on a daily basis could negatively affect our health over time. Here are 12 chemicals hiding in common household items that you may want to avoid. 1. Organophosphate Pesticides According to CNN, organophosphate pesticides are a class
Living with a chronic illness can be expensive! On average, people with chronic diseases spend around $6,000 on healthcare annually. I’m no stranger to these costs—I’ve been dealing with a chronic illness called dysautonomia since I was a teenager. I was also recently diagnosed with ADHD. Over the years, I’ve learned several ways to save money on essential medications and supplements. I’ve also saved money
Feeling angry is a normal part of being human, right? But if you let that anger take the driver’s seat, it can mess up your life. It might hurt relationships with people who mean the most to us or even get us into legal trouble – just like Aggravated Assault does in Tennessee. In Tennessee, for instance, Aggravated Assault is a C felony with a
Now that the holidays are over, many of us are probably feeling the winter blues setting in—I know I am! Where I live in rural Michigan, we still have several months of winter to go and many dark, snowy days ahead of us. I’m not much of a winter sports person, so I spend most of the winter season inside. Being cooped up in the
Health insurance is a huge expense for many Americans. In 2020, the average premium cost for an individual ACA plan was $456 per month. Families paid about $1,152 per month for coverage, which is almost as much as my mortgage on a 3-bedroom house! It’s no wonder that half of adults in the US say they have trouble affording medical care. As a young couple
I used to think mantras and meditation were kind of silly. I didn’t think repeating a word or phrase over and over in my head would be enough to improve my mental health. But when my therapist suggested I use daily affirmations to help with my financial anxiety, I decided to give it a shot. After all, it didn’t cost me anything but a few
Money is a touchy subject for many people that causes anxiety. About a quarter of Americans frequently worry about money, and half are stressed about retirement and unexpected medical costs. Some people’s financial anxiety is so severe that it’s classified as a mental health disorder called chrometophobia. One of the hallmark symptoms of this condition is fear of spending money. People with chrometophobia are constantly
