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 Clifton, 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 Clifton, 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.
CLIFTON, New Jersey (WABC) -- The New Jersey State Trooper helicopter crew that hoisted first responders from the Passaic River Wednesday in dramatic fashion spoke out Thursday.Trooper Shamik Songui said it was his first ever rapid water rescue but he was fearless hanging down from the chopper trying to pull two Clifton firefighters out of their partially sunken rescue boat."The first one definitely felt a little bit easier. The second one was more challenging, but once the pilot figured out the situation, it was pretty ea...
CLIFTON, New Jersey (WABC) -- The New Jersey State Trooper helicopter crew that hoisted first responders from the Passaic River Wednesday in dramatic fashion spoke out Thursday.
Trooper Shamik Songui said it was his first ever rapid water rescue but he was fearless hanging down from the chopper trying to pull two Clifton firefighters out of their partially sunken rescue boat.
"The first one definitely felt a little bit easier. The second one was more challenging, but once the pilot figured out the situation, it was pretty easy," Songui said.
It all began when a boat with a small team of contractors working on a construction project upstream along the Dundee Dam Falls got disconnected from another boat and drifted, getting stuck teetering on the edge of the falls.
That's when the Clifton Fire Department was called in, but the swift current of the Passaic River proved treacherous even for the rescue team.
"We went out there with our boat and attempted to rescue them," Clifton Mayor Raymond Grabowski said. "Our rescue boat went over the falls with our men in it and was submerged."
The two firefighters in it had successfully rescued the workers, but now they themselves needed to be rescued from their partially submerged boat.
Songui said rescuing the first firefighter went smoothly, but the second was more difficult because he was swinging like a pendulum back and forth waiting for the right approach.
He was being aided by Sgt. Jason Jorgensen who controlled the hoist and made sure the pilot put Songui in the right place.
"I'm trying to guide or tell the pilot what to do, to get the rescuer into the boat on the ground. So it's a pretty hair-raising event," Jorgensen said.
They are an elite unit that practices these operations monthly and there were a lot of obstacles to consider when making a rescue like the one that played out live on Eyewitness News.
The pilot, Lt. Enrique Villa, said the second hoist operation took two attempts.
"Our second hoist, it didn't go to plan like the first one. We were able to fix it with our training and on the third loop come in. So we were just happy to that we were able to reach them and it didn't turn into anything worse," Villa said.
Everyone involved escaped uninjured.
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Corrado’s is an institution in New Jersey, but some of its footprint could be replaced by an even more ubiquitous retailer: Amazon.A real estate investor proposed building a 187,000-square-foot warehouse at Corrado’s location at 558-600 Getty Avenue in Clifton, NorthJersey.com reported. Approval would lead to the demolition of the retailer&rsqu...
Corrado’s is an institution in New Jersey, but some of its footprint could be replaced by an even more ubiquitous retailer: Amazon.
A real estate investor proposed building a 187,000-square-foot warehouse at Corrado’s location at 558-600 Getty Avenue in Clifton, NorthJersey.com reported. Approval would lead to the demolition of the retailer’s garden and pet markets, although Corrado’s flagship supermarket would remain.
The applicant is a limited liability company, but its mailing address is connected to the Carlyle Group, which did not immediately return a request from The Real Deal for comment.
The warehouse would also displace other tenants at the Corrado-owned site, including Planet Fitness and Aladdin Pizza. It would have 26 loading bays and 150 parking spaces. The facade would look more like an office than an industrial building, an aspect the city favors.
The local zoning board will review the application Wednesday night.
The city manager said the economic development committee has already met with the development principals, who appeared to be “gearing up for a specific use,” the official said. That did little to quiet the rumors that e-commerce behemoth Amazon may be the primary or only tenant.
For the project to happen, ownership would need to sell the site. Corrado’s, which has operated in Clifton since the 1970s, has faced some financial hardship recently, including losing the Point View Shopping Center in Wayne to foreclosure last year.
The company was also locked out of the Laurel Square shopping center in Brick Township last year after the landlord got tired of waiting for its store to open, NorthJersey reported. Corrado’s said it was delayed by the pandemic but was just weeks away from welcoming customers when the landlord backed out.
Various properties in New Jersey and beyond have been converted, or eyed for conversion, to industrial from other uses as online shopping boomed during the pandemic. In Franklin Lakes, S. Hekemian Group has reduced its 640-unit housing proposal to only 305 units, and plans to replace the eliminated housing with two warehouses spanning 495,000 square feet.
— Holden Walter-Warner
Construction began on Hackensack Meridian Health’s new 80,000-square-foot medical center in Clifton on May 2, 2023.The Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) Ambulatory Care Center is set on the southeast corner of Clifton’s ON3 campus. ON3 is a 116-acre campus and biotech office space adjacent to Route 3 that serves as New Jersey’s largest contemplated redevelopment.The announcement was made by Prism Capital Partners, a value-added real estat...
Construction began on Hackensack Meridian Health’s new 80,000-square-foot medical center in Clifton on May 2, 2023.
The Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) Ambulatory Care Center is set on the southeast corner of Clifton’s ON3 campus. ON3 is a 116-acre campus and biotech office space adjacent to Route 3 that serves as New Jersey’s largest contemplated redevelopment.
The announcement was made by Prism Capital Partners, a value-added real estate operator centered in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. Development of the new construction is handled by Prism Construction Management.
“This state-of-the-art facility is aligned with Hackensack Meridian Health’s mission to deliver the highest-quality healthcare services to the local community,” noted Eugene Diaz, principal partner at Prism Capital Partners. “It is exciting to see this much-anticipated campus addition officially underway.”
The four-story, 80,000-square-foot Ambulatory Care Center designed by Gensler includes several world-class medical amenities. The HMH property will feature an ambulatory surgical center, as well as multi-specialty practice areas.
Reid Brockmeier, Gensler’s co-managing director, highlighted the care center’s intended balance between function and aesthetics.
“The focal point of the design is the end-to-end hospitality-driven patient experience, from its welcoming double height arrival and daylight-enriched spaces to the moment patients receive medical care,” Brockmeier said.
Hackensack Meridian Health has a sizable presence on the ON3 campus. HMH currently occupies academic, research and development spaces. ON3 is also home to HMH’s School of Medicine and Center for Discovery and Innovation.
The ON3 campus was founded in 2016, when Prism Capital Partners purchased the former Hoffman-La Roche North American Headquarters campus on Route 3 between Nutley and Clifton.
Today, ON3 boasts 1.45 million square feet of office, lab and R&D space with 100% occupancy. Current tenants include Quest Diagnostics, Ralph Lauren, and Seton Hall University’s Graduate College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences,
Another 2 million square feet of new space is planned for ON3, including the construction of the new HMH Ambulatory Care Center.
“Hackensack Meridian Health has been committed to ON3 from the start,” Diaz remarked. “We take great pride in our expanding relationship and our ability to accommodate this healthcare leader’s diverse needs in a single location.”
CLIFTON — Claire Annuik was motivated to run particularly fast at the NJSIAA North 1, Group 4 800 meters on Friday afternoon. She had to get from Clifton Stadium to the Morris Hills prom.Annuik turned in a personal-best 2:16.34 to win the 800, qualifying for New Balance Outdoor Nationals. But then the fun really started, as her Morristown teammates held up a burgundy tarp so Annuik could shimmy into her royal blue sequined column dress. She'd chosen short heels so she could get back out on the track when the secti...
CLIFTON — Claire Annuik was motivated to run particularly fast at the NJSIAA North 1, Group 4 800 meters on Friday afternoon. She had to get from Clifton Stadium to the Morris Hills prom.
Annuik turned in a personal-best 2:16.34 to win the 800, qualifying for New Balance Outdoor Nationals. But then the fun really started, as her Morristown teammates held up a burgundy tarp so Annuik could shimmy into her royal blue sequined column dress. She'd chosen short heels so she could get back out on the track when the sectional meets continue on Saturday morning.
The meet was suspended with the 3,200 meters and the second set of field events underway. It will resume at 9:30 a.m. Saturday from that point.
The top seed in the 800, Annuik confessed she'd "thrown up a couple of times" from the anxiety before the gun finally went off. She also was a little uncomfortable without usual Morris County opponents Ivory Piskula from Morris Hills and Mendham junior Anna Shaw.
Junior Ester Kirk was second and Nia Freeman third, giving Morristown 19 points from the single event. The Colonials girls lead Ridgewood, 41-38, after the first day of North 1, Group 4 competition.
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"It's good to have my first big win," said Annuik, who had placed second in the 800 at sectionals last spring. "Coach (Peter) DiGennaro told me I had to run it wire to wire, taking it from the beginning and not letting anyone have a chance to catch up. That's what I did."
? Morristown junior Aaliyah Murphy posted a personal-best 1:01.32 to win the North 1, Group 4 400-meter hurdles, crushing the previous 7-year-old meet record. It's the top time in New Jersey this spring, and one of the fastest times in the United States.
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? Wallkill Valley opened the North 1, Group 1 meet with a school and sectional record of 43.49 to win the boys 4x100. Senior Chris Ross, the anchor on the 4x1, also won the long jump (22-4) and was third behind Kinnelon senior Jack Ahart (10.9) and Cresskill junior Joshua Yoon in the 100 meters. Another member of the Rangers' 4x100, senior Dylan Bonser, won the 400 hurdles (55.84).
Wallkill Valley leads Hasbrouck Heights, 48-41, in North 1, Group 1 boys, with Kinnelon third with 40 points, after the first day. The Aviators girls are ahead of Hawthorne, 30.5 to 21.
Supermarket chain Stew Leonard’s is opening another Garden State location.The popular Connecticut-based retailer is coming to Clifton at 467 Allwood Rd. in the Styertowne Shopping Center, ...
Supermarket chain Stew Leonard’s is opening another Garden State location.
The popular Connecticut-based retailer is coming to Clifton at 467 Allwood Rd. in the Styertowne Shopping Center, according to NorthJersey.com.
Stew Leonard’s is planned to open sometime in 2024 although an exact date has yet to be announced.
The new grocery store will replace kosher supermarket Seasons, which lost its lease in April and is set to close soon.
This will be Stew Leonard’s second New Jersey store. The family-owned chain made its Garden State debut in Paramus in 2019.
The company will combine its existing Stew Leonard’s Wine & Spirits store — currently located in The Promenade Shops at Clifton — with the planned supermarket location.
”My family and I just made a deal to have a new Stew Leonard’s take over the Seasons market in Clifton,” Stew Leonard, Jr., president and CEO, said. “We are excited because we’ll be able to sell both food and wine in the store as we plan to move Stew Leonard’s Wines & Spirits of Clifton into the new location.”
Stew Leonard’s is known as “the Disneyland of dairy stores” for its in-store animatronics.
The grocery store offers fresh produce, dairy, meats, seafood, prepared food, pantry and household items.
The company originally opened in 1969 and operates seven locations throughout Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.
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