Health articles
Practical health information from Lakewood Ranch Concierge, written for patients and the people who care about them.
Testosterone therapy for men: symptoms, testing, benefits, and risks
How low testosterone is diagnosed, what testosterone therapy can and can't do, its risks, and how over-the-counter boosters differ from prescription treatment.
Resting metabolic rate and VO2 max testing: what your numbers tell you
How RMR and VO2 max tests work, what they reveal about your metabolism and fitness, and how to use both to guide nutrition, exercise, and weight management.
VO2 max testing: what it measures and why it matters
What VO2 max is, how the test works, why cardiorespiratory fitness is linked to longevity, and how to use your results.