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Is That Mid-Life Crisis Due to Depression?
The stereotype has been played out countless times in movies and TV dramas: A man reaches his 40s or 50s — aka “middle age” — and a switch gets flipped. He is dissatisfied with his marriage, career, and life in general, so he begins to exhibit exotic and unexplained behaviors. He quits his job suddenly, […]
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What’s the Reason for Grumpy Old Man Syndrome?
At the gym the other day, I was doing my usual pre-workout warm up routine, when I noticed a male member — a guy who I see almost every time I’m in for a workout — I think in his late 60s/early 70s, pacing nervously over by the bank of treadmills to my left. Every […]
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Understanding Middle-Aged Male Mood Swings
Do you feel grouchy, irritable, and somewhat withdrawn? Do you find yourself slaving at work all the time — sometimes by choice? Are you drinking too much? These behaviors sometimes coincide with a general feeling of malaise or depression, which is not uncommon for men who have reached middle age. But what is the cause? […]
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Low Testosterone Is Linked to Depression in Men
As men and women get older, they experience the many side effects of aging, including graying or thinning hair, wrinkling skin, and a dip in energy levels. Women experience menopause, and with it the onslaught of hormonal symptoms. Until recently, many were unaware that men also experience hormonal symptoms as their testosterone levels naturally decline. […]