Men’s Hormone Health
A Worldwide Phenomenon—Male Fertility and Testosterone Declining Rapidly
The world’s population growth has been slowing for decades. Worries have increased as the overall birth rate began to slow at a greater rate than expected. One reason is that people in developed nations are choosing to have fewer children, but there’s a more worrisome reason—male fertility worldwide is suffering a serious decline. The Male…
Read MoreTestosterone and Your Immune System
Most people are aware that their immune system is critical to their day-to-day health. When your immune system is in good working order, your body unconsciously fights off infection easily. Staying energetic and healthy seems so simple. When your immune system weakens, you become vulnerable to infection, colds, flu, aches, fever, and so on. You…
Read MoreNew Year, New You: Don’t Let Low T Wreck Your Exercise Goals
Leading up to the New Year, many men seek a fresh start—a new version of themselves that feels better, stronger, looks healthier, and delivers a more vibrant spring in their step. However, there may be undiagnosed health challenges that put them at a significant disadvantage before they even get started: Low testosterone. No matter how…
Read MoreDid You Get Your Free Testosterone Checked?
A frustrating situation that’s all too common: You’re chronically tired. You’re sex drive is down. You’re failing to see any results from exercise, and the motivation to keep in shape is waning. You know that you’re experiencing the common symptoms of low testosterone, but the lab tests conducted at your annual physical show a healthy…
Read MoreCan Alcohol Cause Low T?
Men who are experiencing the symptoms of Low T often ask whether drinking alcohol could be contributing to their problem. If you’re enjoying the occasional beer after work or while watching the game, that amount of alcohol is unlikely to decrease your testosterone levels to a symptomatic level. However, it’s no secret that drinking too…
Read More4 Major Health Risks Associated With Obesity (and Low T)
If you’re having trouble losing weight, it might be time to talk with your medical provider. Although it can be an uncomfortable conversation, obesity increases the risks of a number of serious health conditions that could compromise your quality of life, including: Type 2 diabetes Cardiovascular events (heart attacks and strokes) Cancer Osteoarthritis Obesity Risk…
Read MoreMuscle Mass, Testosterone, and Your Overall Health
If you’re a man who’s looking to improve your overall health, you probably worry about your weight and appearance—muscle mass is more attractive to many than a beer gut. There’s more you should know about the muscle mass and testosterone dynamic. Increased muscle mass, fueled by testosterone, provides a plethora of health benefits beyond an…
Read MoreDo Testosterone Boosters Work?—Choose Research Over Marketing
On the shelves of a health store, fitness supplement store, or online marketplace, you’ve undoubtedly seen the testosterone boosters for sale—supplements promising a natural route to raising testosterone levels, boosting muscle mass, and increasing sex drive. But do these OTC testosterone boosters work? It’s always recommended you go with science over marketing, and research shows…
Read MoreDoes Running Boost Testosterone?
Does running boost testosterone levels? Let’s look at the facts to answer that important question. Fact 1: Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise around, and it has myriad health benefits. Fact 2: Strenuous exercise is known to be beneficial to those who have low testosterone, especially those hovering just beneath the…
Read MoreMen’s Estrogen Levels: What You Need to Know
When we medical practitioners talk to men about their estrogen levels, we often cause a bit of alarm. Surprised that they even have estrogen (the female sex hormone) in their bodies at all, few realize that it’s critical to a healthy hormone balance and the proper functioning of a number of their body’s critical systems:…
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