It can be hard to hear for some, but getting older is just part of life. For many men, hitting a certain age signifies the beginning of a new chapter - where bucket list items are crossed off, and goals are accomplished. For others, however, aging is a scary prospect, filled with nagging injuries, embarrassing weight gain, and inability to perform intimately. Few things feel worse than realizing that you simply can't perform as you used to, whether on the basketball court or in the bedroom.
The reality is, as men get older and approach middle age, their testosterone levels drop. When a male's testosterone levels get lower, it can cause a slew of unwanted symptoms like:
If you have noticed any of the above symptoms and feel like you're just dragging yourself through life, don't lose hope. Many men around the country are experiencing the same feelings as you. Thankfully, you don't have to settle for the side effects of low testosterone. There are proven, easy steps that you can take to reverse the negative signs of aging. If you're ready to reclaim your youth and feel like you did in your 20s and 30s, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may be the perfect solution.
TRT bridges the gap between your old life and the happier, more vibrant version of you. That's where Juventee comes in - to facilitate your transition to a more youthful, fulfilling life and a brighter future. After all, aren't YOU supposed to be in charge of your wellness and health? With the Juventee team by your side, you'll have the tools to do so - backed by a personalized plan crafted by experts with more than 20 years of experience.
At Juventee, we propose a preventive and proactive medical approach to preserve optimal body function, with the best hormonal functioning to prolong vitality and youthfulness. Our specialty is Age Management, which is based on the belief that balance is the key to wellness. We employ the most innovative science, offering treatments like TRT in Secaucus, NJ, and other clinical products with proven efficacy.
Living a younger, healthier, and longer life is a frequent commitment for Juventee's team of specialists. We are experts at designing customized programs that work synergistically with your body and brain. We love incorporating smart nutrition, hormonal balance, exercise, stress management, cognitive health, and lifestyle changes into our treatment programs. We also implement sciences such as testosterone replacement therapy to achieve verifiable, legitimate results.
Our doctors take differing approaches to care but share the single goal of prolonging your youth and vitality. With that goal in mind, Juventee was born from the hands of its partners, who want you to feel full strength, energy, joy, confidence, and wellbeing.
testosterone levels. Unfortunately, when a man loses too much testosterone, it results in a condition called hypogonadism. Also called "Low T," testosterone loss due to hypogonadism must be replenished, or the male suffers from difficult, even debilitating symptoms.
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What pops up in your head when you think about testosterone? Many people associate testosterone with being overly aggressive, macho, and violent. However, the truth is that testosterone is a critical hormone for men and affects the male lifespan from puberty through old age. As a sex hormone, male testosterone is produced through the testicles. It becomes most prevalent during puberty.
Testosterone production is controlled by the pituitary gland at the base of a man's brain. This gland sends signals to the testes, which in turn produce testosterone. A feedback loop helps regulate the amount of testosterone in the blood. When levels are too high, the brain orders the pituitary gland to restrict production.
Cholesterol synthesizes the testosterone in your body. However, having high cholesterol doesn't mean you have high testosterone levels, too. T levels are too carefully controlled by your pituitary gland for cholesterol to raise testosterone levels.
During puberty, testosterone helps males develop:
Testosterone replacement is exactly what its name implies. It's a therapy for men that replaces diminished testosterone levels, which helps balance your hormones and ultimately improves your life. Also called androgen replacement therapy, TRT alleviates many of the side effects that men suffer from as a result of low testosterone.
Testosterone was originally synthesized in a lab in 1935. Its popularity has grown since, and today, it is among the most promising doctor-prescribed treatments for men in the United States.
So, how does testosterone replacement therapy work? TRT essentially gives you the testosterone needed to be healthy and have a properly functioning body. As the primary androgen for males, testosterone has a role in the natural processes your body needs for overall health. This extra hormonal intake positively affects patients and their general health, preventing diseases such as osteoporosis, cardiac diseases, and more.
Though there is an abundance of testosterone in your system throughout puberty and into your 20s, it gradually depletes with age. Sometimes, serious injuries and long-term conditions like diabetes affect testosterone levels. Unfortunately, when a man loses too much testosterone, it results in a condition called hypogonadism. Also called "Low T," testosterone loss due to hypogonadism must be replenished, or the male suffers from difficult, even debilitating symptoms.
Though some symptoms of low T are abundantly evident, not all men can immediately tell they may need TRT. If you're unsure, ask yourself these questions:
If you answered yes to any of those questions, it could be time to contact Juventee about a personalized TRT plan. Still unsure if you're experiencing symptoms of low T? We have compiled a more extensive list of signs below:
Low energy used to be considered a normal part of aging. Today, most doctors know better. Modern advances in medicine show that lack of energy and low T often go hand-in-hand.
If it's a huge struggle to keep up with your kids on the soccer field, or you just don't have the energy to be active, you may have low testosterone. Getting tired is normal, but if it's an ongoing problem affecting you and your family, it's time to consult a doctor.
Whether you're having a tough time getting through your day or can't finish normal activities, TRT in Secaucus, NJ could be the solution.
You would think that lowered libido would be easy to pick up on, but when it happens gradually, it can be more difficult to diagnose. With that said, many men use TRT because they've lost that "spark" in the bedroom. It's not easy for a man to hear that they're not pleasing their partner because intimacy is an important part of a relationship.
The good news? Having a low libido doesn't have to be permanent. TRT treatments can help revert hormone levels to their normal range, making for a more enjoyable sex life.
If you're like millions of other men, hair loss is an unfortunate reality you don't want to think about. Closely related to hormone imbalances and testosterone decline, hair loss is about as distressing as it gets. This common symptom is often related to DHT - a derivative of testosterone that can cause hair follicles to die.
Thankfully, a carefully monitored TRT regimen can help restore hair, especially when combined with methods like plasma-rich therapy. While it's true that you can't change your genes, you can change the effects of low testosterone in your body, so hair loss isn't your only reality.
Weak erections - it's an uncomfortable subject for men to talk about. It's even worse to experience the symptom in the heat of the moment. Despite being very common, men shame themselves when they can't achieve an erection. And while there are many reasons for this malady, low testosterone is often a contributing factor.
Fortunately, you don't have to live with weak erections forever when you balance your hormones with a personalized TRT treatment plan from Juventee.
You're feeling down about everything and can't figure out why you feel crummy about life. You're successful at work but feel unaccomplished. If you're experiencing symptoms like these, you may be depressed - and it could be stemming from low testosterone.
Studies show that men with depression and high cortisol levels also commonly have low testosterone. Because higher cortisol levels can lead to low T, the chances of severe depression increase.
Depression is a very real disorder and should always be diagnosed and treated by your doctor. One treatment option, when used in conjunction with therapy, is TRT. When TRT is used to replenish hormone levels, men enjoy a lighter, more optimistic mood. That's great news for depressed men who have had little-to-no success with powerful anti-depression meds.
Experts have found that men who lose a week's worth of sleep may experience a drop in testosterone by as much as 15%. These findings are alarming and may suggest that sleep loss lowers T levels and affects wellbeing.
If you find yourself exhausted at the end of the day but toss and turn all night long, it could be time to have your testosterone levels checked. TRT may restore your testosterone levels which can help you sleep better with proper exercise and diet.
Are you struggling to lift weights in the gym or find that you can't pick up items that used to be easy to lift? Studies show that inactive men can lose .5% of muscle strength each year after the age of 25. When you hit 60, muscle loss doubles every ten years. While muscle loss is common with age, it can also be linked to low T.
Testosterone is a crucial piece needed for building and retaining muscle mass. That's why many doctors are prescribing TRT for males experiencing sharp declines in strength and muscle mass. Whether your workouts are losing steam or you're having problems lifting items that aren't very heavy, don't blame it all on age. You could be suffering from hypogonadism.
Nobody likes to gain weight, even though our society is more accepting of overweight people than ever before. Despite diets and carb cutting, many men aren't able to get rid of excess belly and body fat, increasing the chances of heart disease and cancer.
Sometimes, male weight gain isn't caused by sweets and carbs but by hormone imbalances that slow the metabolism. This phase of life is called andropause and occurs when testosterone levels are low. Combining a low metabolism with other symptoms like high cortisol levels can be a recipe for a double-chinned disaster. Fortunately, TRT treatments and physician-led weight loss programs can correct hormone imbalances and lead to healthy weight loss for men.
The enlargement of male breast tissue, also called "man boobs," is a fairly common condition that many men have. Though it is closely associated with diet and other life choices, increased fatty tissue is often caused by hormonal imbalances.
If you're approaching middle age and you're embarrassed by having large breasts, don't lose hope. TRT is a safe, effective way to eliminate the underlying cause of gynecomastia without invasive surgery. With a custom HRT and fitness program, you can bring your testosterone and estrogen levels back to normal before you know it.
The human body is amazing in so many ways. Still, we have to optimize it every now and then using science, medicine, and hard work. After 40, you may notice that your body is changing, but symptoms like low libido and lack of motivation don't have to be permanent. Juventee has the team, tools, and experience to help recapture your youth and feel better than ever before.
If you're getting older and you're worried about low testosterone, give our office a call today. It would be our pleasure to care for you using the highest quality products, backed by research and applied by professionals with your best interests in mind.
Whether you need a boost to help you get through your busy work week or a natural solution to an embarrassing problem like ED, we're here for you. Our doctors will explain your treatment options in-depth and take as much time as you need to feel comfortable and confident about TRT. Remember, when you treat your body with love and care, it will reciprocate generously. Let our team teach you the techniques to prolong your sense of youth and provide you with the treatment to solidify your wellbeing as you age with grace. Contact Juventee today. By tomorrow, you'll be one step closer to meeting the best version of yourself.
Before we get back to school, here's everything your local town library has planned for remainder of August 2023:Patch Staff|Updated Thu, Aug 10, 2023 at 2:22 pm ETThursday, August 10 3pm-5pm. Teen Movie: She's the Man. Join us every other Thursday during the summer for a free teen movie in our Panasonic Room! Please register online today. Must be 13 or older. Snacks will be provided.Tuesday August 15 5pm-7pm. Retro Video Game Day with VR at the Annex. Check out retro videos games from the 80s and 90s. Play game...
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|Updated Thu, Aug 10, 2023 at 2:22 pm ET
Thursday, August 10 3pm-5pm. Teen Movie: She's the Man. Join us every other Thursday during the summer for a free teen movie in our Panasonic Room! Please register online today. Must be 13 or older. Snacks will be provided.
Tuesday August 15 5pm-7pm. Retro Video Game Day with VR at the Annex. Check out retro videos games from the 80s and 90s. Play games like Super Mario Bros, Tetris and other NES games with old-school controllers.
Wednesdays, August 23 and August 30 11am-12pm. STEM TO STEMM Music Enrichment Program. STEM TO STEMM is hosting 2 music and science workshop for kids ages 6 - 10 years old and their parents! Through fun and stimulating musical activities, as well as interesting presentations on science and the brain, you and your children will get an introduction to the world of music and all it has to offer. Registration required.
Wednesday, August 23 4pm-4:30pm. People In Your Neighborhood Storytime. Join us at the KATHERINE STEFFEN ANNEX for month's neighbor will be members from the US Coast Guard. Learn all about the coast guard, listen to a story and meet Coastie! AGES 4-8 only. Registration required.
Recurring weekly events:
Mondays, 6pm-6:30pm. Pajama Story Time at the Annex. Join Miss Gina for a story time and take home craft. Ages 5-8. Parents must be present.
Tuesdays, 12pm. Movies for Adults at the Main Library. Join us in our second floor meeting room for a new movie on the first three Tuesdays of each month. In August, we will have a special "fifth week" movie on Tuesday, August 29th. No registration needed. Light refreshments provided.
Wednesdays, 12pm-1pm. Summer Time Crafternoon. Drop in the main library every Wednesday at noon throughout the months of July and August and create a summer themed craft! For children ages 4 and up. No registration needed.
Fridays, 2:30pm-3:30pm. Free Play Fridays at the Main Library. Children ages 7-10 are invited to drop in the library between 2:30-3:30pm to play with LEGO Bricks!
Saturdays, 10:30am. Musical Tots at the Annex. Parents may bring children ages 6 months - 2 years old to enjoy music, singing, egg shakers, and scarves. Parents are expected to sit besides children through program. Registration required.
Saturdays, 11:30am. Music and Stories at the Annex. Ages 3-6 may join Miss Gina for scarves, music, movement, games, and a story - registration is not required, parent must stay present.
Curtain wall installation is progressing on Waterside at Xchange, a 25-story residential building in Secaucus, New Jersey. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed by Fraternity Meadows, the structure is also known as Building G in the 60-acre Xchange at Secaucus Junction complex and will yield 403 residential units atop a four-story parking garage. Waterside...
Curtain wall installation is progressing on Waterside at Xchange, a 25-story residential building in Secaucus, New Jersey. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed by Fraternity Meadows, the structure is also known as Building G in the 60-acre Xchange at Secaucus Junction complex and will yield 403 residential units atop a four-story parking garage. Waterside at Xchange is the tallest component in the 1,538-unit transit-oriented master plan, and is located on a formerly undeveloped plot between the Hackensack River and Brianna Lane.
Construction had recently topped out at the time of our last update in July 2022, but façade installation had yet to commence on the L-shaped reinforced concrete superstructure. Since then, the crane was dismantled and the reflective glass curtain wall has steadily enclosed the building. Recent photos show the envelope approaching the upper setback, with just five stories remaining to be finished.
Below are additional photographs from the past winter when the curtain wall had just passed the halfway mark of the main building.
Additional images below show Waterside at Xchnage at the end of last autumn. Based on the pace of progress, YIMBY expects the façade to finish installation by this summer.
A list of residential amenities has yet to be confirmed, but it looks like there will be a landscaped terrace on top of the podium facing the Hackensack River. Residents with eastern exposures will have panoramic vistas of the Manhattan skyline, downtown Jersey City, and the growing cluster of skyscrapers around the Journal Square neighborhood. Those facing west will have views of Newark, the Meadowlands landscape, the American Dream Mall, and the setting sun. Xchange at Secaucus Junction offers a shuttle service to the nearby Secaucus Junction New Jersey Transit train station that takes commuters directly to Penn Station.
YIMBY predicts work to fully wrap up around the end of the year or early 2024 at the very latest.
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To clear up any confusion, directly from Secaucus Mayor Mike Gonnelli and town administrator Gary Jeffas, here are the rules of entry:Patch StaffSECAUCUS, NJ — It's beautiful out, and it's getting hot. But when the town of Secaucus posted the entry rules to the Secaucus swim club this week, it caused some confusion among parents.This is because the way the rules were written made it sound as if children from divorced homes, or children who go to private school out of town, could not be admitted to the town pool, ...
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SECAUCUS, NJ — It's beautiful out, and it's getting hot. But when the town of Secaucus posted the entry rules to the Secaucus swim club this week, it caused some confusion among parents.
This is because the way the rules were written made it sound as if children from divorced homes, or children who go to private school out of town, could not be admitted to the town pool, which is free again this year for Secaucus residents only.
"The rules have not changed from what they always were, but it did cause some confusion this morning," said town administrator Gary Jeffas on Thursday.
Adults must provide one of the following with a Secaucus Address1. Driver’s License2. State issued ID3. County issued ID
Children 14 and under will not be admitted to the pool without an adult who can prove they live in town.
Children 14-17 attempting to enter the pool alone must provide one of the following1. School ID2. Report Card3. Access to school portal
Failure to provide the proper documentation will result in paying a $20.00 guest pass fee.
NO EXCEPTIONS! Jeffas said that the words "no exceptions" will be removed from the town flyers, because exceptions will in fact be made for:
A. Children who may have one parent who lives in Secaucus, and another parent who lives out of town. These children may attend school in another town, but as long as one of their parents is a tax-paying Secaucus resident, "the parent and child will of course be admitted," said Jeffas.
B. Exceptions will also be made for children who live in Secaucus with their parents, but attend a private school or a school outside of town.
In short, if you show up at the town pool with your child under 14, and the adult shows their Secaucus ID, both the parent and child will be admitted with no issue. Kids 14 and under are only admitted to the town pool if they are with an adult, anyway.
The issue gets a little trickier with unaccompanied teenagers:
Let's say a 15-year-old Secaucus teen shows up with five of his friends who live out of town, with no adult chaperones.
New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) is advancing plans to implement environmentally friendly transit access between its Secaucus Junction Station and the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex. The Secaucus to Meadowlands Transitway will utilize mostly existing infrastructure and roadways to provide additional capacity and ensure the area has the necessary public transportation system in place to attract and maintain some of the world’s largest entertainment and sporting events, boosting economic prosperity in the region and througho...
New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) is advancing plans to implement environmentally friendly transit access between its Secaucus Junction Station and the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex. The Secaucus to Meadowlands Transitway will utilize mostly existing infrastructure and roadways to provide additional capacity and ensure the area has the necessary public transportation system in place to attract and maintain some of the world’s largest entertainment and sporting events, boosting economic prosperity in the region and throughout all of New Jersey. The project also includes construction of a new ground level terminal at the Meadowlands and modifications to the existing bus circulation configuration and terminal at Secaucus Junction, to seamlessly and continuously move a stadium’s worth of people between Secaucus Junction and the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex, anchored by MetLife Stadium, seven miles away.
“NJ Transit is taking another exciting step towards advancing an innovative and environmentally friendly solution to move additional customers between Secaucus Junction and the Meadowlands Complex,” said New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner and NJ Transit Board Chair Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti. “This critical initiative will support economic growth in the state while effectively meeting the anticipated travel demands to New Jersey’s premier sports, retail and entertainment destinations.”
At the August 2021 NJ Transit Board of Directors meeting, staff was authorized to enter NJ Transit Contract No. 21-017 with HNTB Corporation of New York, N.Y., for Concept Development and Preliminary Engineering, Final Design Engineering and Construction Assistance for the Secaucus-Meadowlands Transitway. At that time, funding was authorized to complete Phase 1 Conceptual Development and Preliminary Design services in the amount not to exceed $3.5 million. On July 19, the board authorized HNTB Corporation to enter Phase 2 for an amount not to exceed $34.9 million, plus five percent for contingencies, subject to the availability of funds.
NJ Transit sought proposals from planning, architecture and engineering design professionals with the intention of leveraging existing rights-of-way and partnering with adjacent transportation infrastructure owners (such as NJDOT and New Jersey Turnpike Authority) to quickly and cost-effectively implement environmentally friendly transit access between NJ Transit’s Secaucus Junction Station and the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex.
As part of the overall project, transit modes studied and advanced as a part of this work shall be configured such that they are capable of either being implemented with zero-emission vehicles or be readily transitioned to zero-emission vehicles in the future, with the capability of being scalable to fully autonomous vehicle operation as demonstrated advances in the industry allow.
“By once again advancing this innovative project, NJ Transit shows we are more than ready to tackle the world’s largest events,” said NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin S. Corbett. “With this project advancing, NJ Transit is poised to provide an exceptional service experience to the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex, bolstering New Jersey’s prominence on the global stage."
NJ Transit, headquartered in Newark, is advancing plans to build an environmentally friendly transit service between its Secaucus Junction Station and the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex 7 mi. to the northwest across the Hackensack River.The agency said July 21 that the Secaucus to Meadowlands Transitway will utilize mostly existing infrastructure and roadways to provide additional capacity. The project also includes construction of a new ground level terminal at the Meadowlands and modifications to the existing bus circu...
NJ Transit, headquartered in Newark, is advancing plans to build an environmentally friendly transit service between its Secaucus Junction Station and the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex 7 mi. to the northwest across the Hackensack River.
The agency said July 21 that the Secaucus to Meadowlands Transitway will utilize mostly existing infrastructure and roadways to provide additional capacity. The project also includes construction of a new ground level terminal at the Meadowlands and modifications to the existing bus circulation configuration and terminal at Secaucus Junction.
The goal of the enterprise is to move a stadium's worth of people seamlessly and continuously between Secaucus Junction and the Meadowlands complex, anchored by MetLife Stadium, home of two NFL teams, the New York Giants and New York Jets.
"NJ Transit is taking another exciting step towards advancing an innovative and environmentally friendly solution to move additional customers between Secaucus Junction and the Meadowlands Complex," said Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and chair of the NJ Transit Board of Directors. "This critical initiative will support economic growth in the state, while effectively meeting the anticipated travel demands to New Jersey's premier sports, retail and entertainment destinations."
"By once again advancing this innovative project, NJ Transit shows that we are more than ready to tackle the world's largest events," added NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin S. Corbett. "With this project advancing, NJ Transit is poised to provide an exceptional service experience to the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex, bolstering New Jersey's prominence on the global stage."
At the NJ Transit Board of Directors meeting in August 2021, the public transportation corporation's staff was authorized to enter into a contract with HNTB Corp. of New York, N.Y., for concept development and preliminary engineering for the Secaucus-Meadowlands Transitway, as well as final design engineering and construction assistance. At that time, funding was authorized to complete the first phase of conceptual development and preliminary design services in an amount of approximately $3.5 million.
Then, on July 21, the transit agency's board authorized HNTB to enter Phase 2, the final engineering, under a contract worth $34.95 million, plus 5 percent for contingencies, subject to the availability of funds.
NJ Transit said that it had "sought proposals from planning, architecture and engineering design professionals with the intention of leveraging existing rights-of-way and partnering with adjacent transportation infrastructure owners," such as NJDOT and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, to implement environmentally friendly transit access quickly and cost-effectively between the Secaucus Junction Station and the Meadowlands.
"As part of the overall project," NJ Transit noted in a news release, "transit modes studied and advanced as a part of this work shall be configured such that they are capable of either being implemented with zero emission vehicles or be readily transitioned to zero emission vehicles in the future, with the capability of being scalable to fully autonomous vehicle operation as demonstrated advances in the industry allow."
NJ Transit Valuable Asset to Garden State
NJ Transit serves as the Garden State's public transportation corporation. Its mission is to move New Jersey and the region by providing safe, dependable, and affordable public transportation that connects people to their everyday lives, one trip at a time.
Covering a service area of 5,325 sq. mi., NJ Transit is the nation's third largest provider of bus, rail, and light rail transit, linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia. The agency operates an active fleet of 2,221 buses, 1,231 trains and 93 light rail vehicles. On 253 bus routes and 12 rail lines statewide, the service provides nearly 270 million passenger trips each year.
Additionally, NJ Transit administers several publicly funded transit programs for people with disabilities, senior citizens and people living in the state's rural areas who have no other means of transportation. The agency also provides support and equipment to privately-owned contract bus carriers.
As the vehicle that connects New Jerseyans with employment, education, health care and recreational opportunities in and around the state, NJ Transit has proven its value to the state's economic and social well-being as well as its quality of life.