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What Causes Weight Gain During Menopause

Lower energy, slower recovery or a drop in sex drive can make you wonder if your testosterone is falling. Or maybe, aside from symptoms, you have labs confirming it. If you’ve been considering hormone replacement therapy, you may be wondering: How can it safely and effectively raise your testosterone levels? In this guide, you will […]

Are you under a lot of stress and feel like it’s impacting your weight? If you found yourself wondering: “Does stress cause weight gain or loss?” Well, you are not imagining things.   Does stress cause weight gain or loss? The answer is: yes. Stress can impact people’s weight differently.   In this article, we’ll break […]

IV vitamin therapy is a popular treatment for boosting energy, hydration and overall wellness.  But how long do the benefits really last?  In this article, we’ll explain how long does IV vitamin therapy last in your body and the factors that influence its impact. At KC Wellness Center, our medical team provides IV vitamin therapy […]

If you’re exploring hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to ease menopause symptoms, you’re likely weighing the benefits against potential side effects. You may ask, “Can hormone replacement therapy cause hair loss?” and what it might mean for your hair density or overall hair health. These questions are entirely normal. According to the American Hair Loss Association, […]

Weight loss plateaus can be incredibly frustrating. You’ve been sticking to your diet and working out regularly, yet the scale refuses to budge. It feels like you’ve hit a wall, no matter how much effort you put in. A study published in Nature found that they didn’t see much improvement even when participants switched diets […]

Losing weight is tough at any age, but for men over 40, it’s an uphill battle. Slower metabolism, hormonal shifts and muscle loss all contribute to making weight loss more challenging. Belly fat and a higher BMI can become concerns, but it’s not too late to turn things around. With the right strategy and the […]

If you’re using semaglutide and wondering, “Why am I not losing weight on semaglutide?”, you’re not alone.  Many people start this treatment hoping to lose weight more easily, only to feel frustrated when those weight loss results don’t meet expectations. Several factors, such as a slowing metabolism and hormonal changes, can make weight loss more […]

You’ve tried countless diets, exercise plans and weight loss strategies, but the results haven’t lived up to your expectations. Then, you hear about semaglutide, which has been proven to help people lose weight.  It sounds promising, but now, you’re tasked with deciding between oral vs. injectable semaglutide for weight loss. Taking an oral semaglutide pill […]

Struggling with temporary erectile dysfunction? It’s not just frustrating; it can affect your work, family and confidence. But here’s the good news: it’s often treatable. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common for many men, especially as they age.  The American Urological Association estimates that around 30 million men in the United States experience some form of sexual […]