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Fuel for Performance: Nutrition Tips for Men at Every Age

Jun 17, 2025 by Total Access Medical

When it comes to men’s health, there’s one area that often gets overlooked in favor of exercise routines and supplements: nutrition. But what you eat—and how consistently you eat it—is one of the most powerful ways to influence energy, hormone balance, longevity, and overall performance.

Whether you're in your 20s or your 60s, the right nutrition strategy can help you stay sharp, strong, and resilient. 

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The Silent Stress Epidemic in Men—and How to Manage It

Jun 12, 2025 by Total Access Medical

Stress doesn’t always look like what you expect. For many men, it doesn’t show up as tears or panic—it shows up as fatigue, irritability, poor sleep, low libido, or unexplained health issues.

In fact, one of the most overlooked health threats men face today is chronic stress. And it’s often silent.

As we recognize Men’s Health Month, it's time to bring this issue out of the shadows and explore how stress is affecting men’s health—and what can be done about it.

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Understanding Testosterone: Myths, Facts & When to Get Checked

Jun 10, 2025 by Total Access Medical

Testosterone often gets a lot of attention—and not always for the right reasons. It’s frequently misunderstood, both in terms of what it does and how it affects men’s health.

During Men’s Health Month, it’s the perfect time to clear up the confusion and talk openly about this powerful hormone. Whether you're in your 30s or 60s, understanding testosterone is key to taking control of your long-term vitality.

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How Integrative & Functional Medicine Benefits Men

Jun 05, 2025 by Total Access Medical

Men’s Health Month is all about raising awareness and encouraging men to take charge of their health—and one of the most powerful tools in that journey is integrative and functional medicine.

While traditional healthcare often focuses on diagnosing and treating illness, integrative and functional medicine take a more personalized, root-cause approach. That’s especially important for men, who may face unique challenges when it comes to hormones, heart health, stress, and preventive care.

Here’s how integrative and functional medicine can help men not just feel better—but thrive.

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Movement Is Medicine: Exercise Strategies for Men’s Health

Jun 03, 2025 by Total Access Medical

For many men, exercise is seen as a way to stay in shape, build muscle, or lose weight. But here’s the truth: movement is more than fitness—it’s medicine.

During Men’s Health Month, it’s important to reframe how we think about physical activity. Regular movement is one of the most powerful tools men have to prevent disease, improve mental health, boost hormones, and increase longevity.

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Celebrating Women’s Health Month: Meet Dr. Lauren Musser, MD

May 27, 2025 by Total Access Medical

May is Women’s Health Month, a time to spotlight the importance of preventive care, wellness, and empowerment through personalized health strategies. In honor of this important month, we’re proud to introduce Dr. Lauren Musser, MD, a trailblazing physician who is changing the way we think about primary care and female health.

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Cervical Cancer & HPV: What Every Woman Should Know

May 25, 2025 by Total Access Medical

May is Women’s Health Month, a time to shine a light on the health challenges that uniquely affect women—and empower women to take control of their well-being through education, prevention, and action. One critical issue that deserves more attention is cervical cancer and its close link to human papillomavirus (HPV).

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The Role of Sleep in Women’s Health

May 22, 2025 by Total Access Medical

May is Women’s Health Month, a time to highlight the unique health needs of women and raise awareness about preventive care, wellness strategies, and conditions that disproportionately affect women throughout their lives. While much attention is rightly given to heart health, reproductive care, and mental well-being, one crucial—and often overlooked—pillar of health deserves more focus: sleep.

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Heart Disease in Women: Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

May 20, 2025 by Total Access Medical

This Women’s Health Month, it's time to shine a light on the heart disease symptoms women should never ignore and the steps every woman can take to protect her heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States—claiming more lives each year than all forms of cancer combined. Yet many women don’t realize they’re at risk, and even fewer recognize the warning signs when something is wrong.

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Eating for Every Age: Women’s Nutrition Through the Decades

May 15, 2025 by Total Access Medical

As your body changes with age, so do your nutritional needs. From building bone strength in your 20s to supporting heart and brain health in your 50s and beyond, each stage of life brings unique dietary challenges—and opportunities to thrive.

In honor of Women’s Health Month, this guide breaks down the essential nutrients, common pitfalls, and smart food choices every woman should consider in her 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond.

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