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Do you feel as though you’re walking through a haze most of the day? Have you been putting on weight even though you’re eating the same? You may have low testosterone. Testosterone levels slowly decline as you get older, and symptoms sneak up on you.  At A&U Family Medicine in...

Diabetes affects people all over the world, but it’s most prevalent in Asia, especially in India and Pakistan. Rates of diabetes have been rising over the years, but certain factors increase risk, such as lifestyle and genetics. Lifestyle changes are part of the treatment plan for diabetes, including diet changes....

Ramadan is one of the holiest months for Muslims. It’s a time where Muslims honor the Qur’an and get closer to God. From dawn to dusk, Muslims refrain from eating and drinking to nurture self-discipline, appreciation, and empathy.  This year, Ramadan starts at sundown on March 10th and ends on...

Finding an eating plan that fits your life and helps you maintain a healthy weight takes time. Intermittent fasting is gaining popularity as a way of eating that helps with weight management.  With intermittent fasting, you eat and fast for set periods of time. There are many types of intermittent...

COVID-19 has bought large parts of the world to stop. Increased infections rates and increased deaths have lead to panic. The search for a cure and a vaccine has lead to sprint amongst big pharmaceutical companies and countries. As we lead into the fall, one this is for certain: the...