As you age, your hormone levels decline, resulting in various health concerns including decreased energy and sexual interest; increased risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, obesity and cancer; a decrease in muscle mass; impaired psychological function; and dyslipidemia (an elevation of lipids in the blood). But there is hope—hormone treatments (HTs)… Read more...

You’ve taken precautions against harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure to your skin, but have you forgotten to protect your eyes? Studies have proven that exposure to UV and high-energy visible light  (HEV or blue light) over time damages the eye. The effects of this exposure are accumulative and irreversible. Research… Read more...

Sleep is something we all do and we all need, regardless of age or gender. However, the ability to get a good night’s sleep is often surrounded by inconsistent information, so we asked local sleep medicine experts to separate the myths from the facts. Read more...

It’s important to be aware of vision problems as you age that may require treatment or medicine. Here are some common conditions for over-40 eyes: Presbyopia Description/Symptoms: A condition which causes difficulty focusing on close objects, presbyopia is a normal aging change that progresses over time. Symptoms include blurring of… Read more...