Should I get a B12 shot weekly @ 65 years old? B12 injections have been popular for decades. This is the most fun part of my job as a writer - I learn new things. While researching for this article, I have learned that I am borderline B12 deficient. Enough...
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Ask Dr. Annie K: Ovulation
How do I know when I am ovulating? Your question is a very good one. There are many reasons why someone would want to know about ovulation. These can be women and their partners who are trying to get pregnant, those who are trying to avoid getting pregnant, and...
How Hard Can It Be? Understanding Erectile Dysfunction
As part of my series on the Aging Male, Love and Medicine will tackle erectile dysfunction (ED) - failure of the penis to remain erect in order to reach sexual satisfaction. Most men have experienced this at one time in their lives. Men are embarrassed, anxious and...
Ask Dr. Annie K: Legitimizing Mental Illness
I recently felt the need to take a mental health day off work. I had to tell my boss I was also feeling physical illness symptoms in order to justify my absence. Why does society act as if leave from work is only justified if I am physically ill?- Anonymous...
Ask Dr. Annie K: Post-Menopause
I am 5 years post menopausal and feel like crap. Going through menopause was/is one of the worst thing that has ever happened to me. I went through at the early age of 43 🙁 I haven’t felt like me in years. I have always exercised and I eat a very healthy...
Why We Need To talk About Sex
The Pelvic Health Collaborative invited me to present a lecture about the importance of talking about sex with patients. I passionately believe it should be an integral part of an evaluation of an individuals' overall health and well-being. Any discussion with adult...
The Chosen People?
TEVYE: I know, I know. We are Your chosen people. But, once in awhile, can’t You choose someone else? Jewish people are roughly divided into two main groups; Ashkenazic and Sephardic. Simply stated, Ashkenazic Jews are from Central or Eastern Europe while Sephardic...
HAIR YOGA: Yes, It’s a Thing
We all want to have better hair. Our hair reflects our health, genetics, age, hormone levels and priorities. I, unfortunately inherited my mom’s fine, wispy hair. I bring my stylist a picture of a killer hairstyle from a magazine - only to be told I need product. Lots...
Ask Dr. Annie K: Sex and Aging
My husband, who is 78, can't climax. He has the desire but loses the urge after a short time. He has had ed for several years but could still finish up to the last year or so. Is this age related? Any hope? - Anonymous Thank you for this great question. I...
Are You Due For A Tune-Up?
Dr. Annie K’s Spring Sex Tune-up The human body is an absolute wonder. The way it bends and stretches, responds to pain and pleasure, protects us. It is upon us to take the time to honor and respect our bodies - by both daily words of gratitude and royal...
Not Feeling The Spring Fever? You’re Not Alone.
For the last three months we have been exposed to cooler temperatures, a decrease in...
Hiking The Hike: Martin Katz Exposed
Moshe Katz says many people call him lucky. He prefers to see it as blessed. Either way, I have seen plenty of lucky/blessed people that don’t contribute to the world like he does. I call him a Renaissance man. I’m not sure who gets real close to Moshe, except for...