KC Medical and Wellness Center

You’ve been eating clean all week, squeezing in workouts when you can and skipping dessert. But the scale barely moves, and your jeans still feel tight. It’s frustrating when you put in effort but don’t see results. Reaching your 40s often brings a fresh perspective on health, but it can also introduce new challenges. Weight […]

For many men over 40, weight gain, especially in the abdomen, can feel frustrating.  Even if you stick to a workout routine and eat healthy meals, you may notice the scale doesn’t budge or your energy stays low. Age-related hormonal changes, especially low testosterone, can make weight loss difficult.  Can hormone replacement therapy help you […]

When someone asks you about your sex life, can you say, “It’s fine,” without really thinking about it? Or do you pause and feel like things aren’t quite the same as they used to be? That feeling matters and could be a sign that something’s going on beneath the surface. What is the cause of […]

You might start noticing small changes — your periods are all over the place, you wake up sweating in the middle of the night or suddenly feel hot for no reason.  Maybe your moods swing wildly, or the scale keeps increasing even though your eating habits haven’t changed. These shifts are often the first signs […]

Many women in their 40s and 50s know the feeling — restless nights spent tossing, turning and watching the clock tick by.  Like many perimenopausal and menopausal women, you may experience fluctuating hormones, hot flashes, night sweats and mood changes that can disrupt your sleep cycle, leaving you feeling exhausted and frustrated. A study published […]

When your partner deals with erectile dysfunction (ED), you may feel uncertain, disconnected and emotionally overwhelmed. You notice changes in his energy, mood or interest in intimacy, but you’re not always sure how to show your support. Sexual dysfunction isn’t just an issue for men. It also affects a woman personally, quietly influencing emotional closeness, […]

Semaglutide may seem promising when exploring solutions to aid your weight loss journey. As you weigh the benefits and risks, understanding the truth behind this medication can help you make an informed decision. Unlike many over-the-counter options, this medical weight loss injection is a scientifically developed treatment that regulates appetite, boosts the body’s ability to […]

Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, but it often comes with unpleasant symptoms that affect daily life and brain health. Women experience cognitive changes, such as brain fog, memory lapses and mood swings, more frequently than men, according to a study published in the World Journal of Psychiatry.  The Dementia Association reports […]

Remember how easy it was to enjoy your favorite foods without worrying about gaining weight or how quickly you could lose a few pounds just by cutting back for a week? For many women, those days are long gone, especially during perimenopause and menopause. These stages of life bring hormonal changes that make it challenging […]

Many men in Kansas City struggle with weight management and other medical conditions as they age. This challenge may be compounded by a reluctance to join weight loss programs. A study published in Obesity highlighted several reasons men’s health can decline as they age. These include the view that weight loss is typically for women, […]