The Art of Aging Well

5-Minute Reads to Enhance Your Health

Dr. Pete Marta Dr. Pete Marta

Brain Fog & Low Focus? Your Hormones Might Be to Blame

Struggling to focus, forgetting simple things, or just feeling mentally drained? Most guys blame stress, lack of sleep, or just getting older, but there’s a deeper reason behind mental fog: Your hormones control your brain function. If your hormones are off, your focus, memory, and motivation will take a hit. Let’s break down which hormones impact mental clarity—and how you can optimize them.

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Dr. Pete Marta Dr. Pete Marta

Is “Manopause” Real? The Truth About Hormone Decline in Men

You’ve probably heard of menopause—the hormonal shift women experience in midlife. But what about men? Can guys go through something similar? Some call it "manopause" or andropause—a gradual decline in testosterone and other key hormones that can impact energy, mood, libido, and overall vitality. Unlike menopause, which happens suddenly, male hormone decline is slower and more subtle—but very real. Let’s break down what happens to men’s hormones with age, how it affects performance, and what you can do to fight back.

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Dr. Pete Marta Dr. Pete Marta

The Gut-Hormone Connection: What Every Man Needs to Know

When it comes to optimizing your health, you’ve likely heard about hormones—testosterone, insulin, cortisol, and others that play pivotal roles in energy, strength, and mood. But what if I told you that the balance of these hormones depends, in large part, on something we rarely think about: your gut? The gut isn’t just where food is digested—it’s a powerhouse that impacts nearly every system in the body, including hormonal health. The relationship between your gut microbiome and hormones is one of the most exciting frontiers in medicine, and understanding it can change the way you approach your health.

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Dr. Pete Marta Dr. Pete Marta

The Truth About Testosterone: Separating Fact from Fiction

Ever been at the gym, trying to power through your usual set of bench presses, but something feels off? The strength you once relied on isn’t there. Or maybe you’ve noticed that every afternoon, like clockwork, you hit a wall of exhaustion that even coffee can’t fix. Perhaps you’ve walked into a room and completely forgotten why you’re there. These struggles aren’t just “part of getting older”—they could be signs of low testosterone.

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Dr. Pete Marta Dr. Pete Marta

Why Modern Medicine Isn’t Enough: Taking Control of Your Health

The practice of medicine is constantly evolving. As a physician, I’ve seen firsthand how conventional medicine—focused on diagnosing diseases and prescribing treatments—can be life-saving. But I’ve also witnessed its limitations, particularly when it comes to addressing the root causes of chronic illness. For me, functional medicine represents the evolution of conventional medicine, blending its strengths with a more comprehensive, patient-centered approach.

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