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Nutrition and Other Lifestyle Considerations backed by DEXA data
Protein, Creatine, and Smart Fueling Protein drives muscle repair. A practical daily target for many adults over 40 is 1.6 to 2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight, spread across 3 to 4 meals. Focus on high-quality sources such as eggs, Greek yogurt, fish, poultry, lean beef, tofu, tempeh, and beans. If appetite is low, a whey or plant-based shake can help you hit your numbers without overfilling your stomach. Creatine monohydrate is one of the most studied performance supplements.
“Age Related Muscle Loss” Strength and aging, building muscle over 40: Training strategies backed by DEXA data
If you are entering your 40s and want to stay strong, mobile, and energetic, you are not alone. Age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, can begin as early as your 30s and accelerate in your 40s and 50s. The good news: resistance training, targeted nutrition, and smarter recovery habits can slow or reverse much of that decline. This guide brings the essentials together, then shows how Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scans confirm you are building lean mass while protecting bone.
Does hormonal imbalance cause weight gain? What to know and what to do
If your weight changed during perimenopause or after your periods stopped, you are not imagining it. Hormone shifts often affect appetite, fat storage, muscle maintenance, and how your body uses energy. The result can look like stubborn belly fat, weight that creeps up despite similar habits, or more effort required to maintain the same jeans size. Now is the time to consider hormone imbalance and how it impacts weight gain and body composition. If you live in Ada or the
Hormone Changes and Where Lifestyle Foundations Fit
At GenAge Center, we often remind patients that even as hormones shift, daily habits still have a powerful impact on health. Midlife physiology responds best when you focus on a few clear priorities: Fight against Age-Related Muscle Loss Mature Eating Sleep and Stress Support Track progress with data such as our DEXA Scan, RMR, and VO2 Max testing. If you are looking for physician-guided support that brings all of these elements together, visit GenAge Center and explore a comprehensive
Am I Too Old to get help for my Menopause symptoms? Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)? What Age, Safety, and Candidacy Really Mean
If you are wondering whether you might be “too old” for HRT, you are not alone. The real answer is not based on age alone. It depends on your symptoms, overall health history, how long it has been since menopause began, and what you want to achieve in this next phase of life. At GenAge, we focus on personalized, evidence-based care that meets you where you are and supports how you want to feel moving forward. Safety first, with real
BHRT Basics: How Personalized Hormone Therapy Supports Energy, Mood, and Long-Term Health
If you are feeling worn out, foggy, or not quite yourself, your hormones may be part of the story. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, often called BHRT, is a personalized approach that can help restore balance so you can think clearly, feel steady in your mood, and show up with dependable energy. October is World Menopause Month, a timely moment to learn your options, understand testing, and decide if a supervised plan is right for you. If you live in Ada
BHRT Basics – Curious?
Interested in BHRT? You’re in good company! BHRT stands for Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, and there is growing interest in it because it helps busy adults (like you and me) feeling, functioning, and looking younger. It’s especially true for women in perimenopause or menopause, and men with andropause or ED. Countless research studies, blogs, and podcasts – and the experience of patients at our practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan – indicate that BHRT is safe and effective. The basics of
GenAge Center’s First Anniversary Celebration
On August 22, 2025, GenAge Center celebrates its official first anniversary! It sure is true that time really flies when you’re having fun – and are as busy as can be – because it has already been one year since our Grand Opening last August 22nd. It has been an extraordinary year, and we would like to share some statistics, a few lessons learned, and most importantly, our sincere appreciation. Key Statistics from GenAge’s First Year Over 500 people have
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