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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

A longevity researcher started taking testosterone in his 50s. He says there are 4 things everyone should know before considering TRT.

Even though you're working out hard, you're just not seeing loss of fat and increase in muscle. Based on his own research and experience, TRT can be almost as significant for middle-aged people as eating protein-rich whole foods or moving enough throughout the day, as testosterone starts declining for most people in their 30s, with more notable symptoms appearing around their 40s or 50s.
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fromAeon
1 month ago

Are online communities for chronic illness doing more harm than good? | Aeon Essays

Abundant medical information and online communities can paradoxically deepen suffering for people with stigmatized chronic conditions that lack social legitimacy.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

I thought my insides were falling out what I didn't expect after childbirth

The former BBC 5 Live journalist and podcaster was experiencing pelvic organ prolapse - a condition that affects around one in twelve women, but which many have never even heard of. Prolapse happens when one or more of the organs in the pelvis, such as the bladder, bowel or uterus, slip from their usual position and bulge into the vagina. It's not life-threatening, but it can have a profound impact on daily life, relationships and mental health.
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