On average, the life expectancy is more than five years longer for women than for men in the United States. Is there a reason for this longevity gap? Factors Behind Female Longevity Why do women live longer than men? There are a variety of factors that add up to female longevity – everything from biological … Read more
Testosterone is a powerful presence in the male body. It is responsible not only for muscle building, libido and semen production but also for mood and metabolism regulation, memory, concentration and bone density, according to the University of Rochester Health Encyclopedia. Testosterone may even help the body fight heart disease. But urologists have been noticing … Read more
When women go through menopause, it’s characterized by the time in life when the woman stops having a menstrual period. Therefore, menopause is somewhat predictable and there’s an end in sight. Men, on the other hand, may go through a time in life that is not as well defined. Otherwise known as andropause, it’s a … Read more
The Equilibrium Endocrinology & Diabetes Center has been proudly serving our wonderful patients in the low country area (and beyond!) for the past eight years. We look forward to providing you with personalized and comprehensive endocrine care. Our areas of expertise include: Diabetes and other hyper/hypoglycemic states Metabolic syndrome Obesity Hypertension Lipid disorders Cardiovascular disease … Read more