Testosterone
The Controversy Surrounding PSA Testing: Limiting It to Men With Symptoms
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men worldwide. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed during their lifetime and 1 man in 41 will die (the second leading cause of cancer death in American men behind lung cancer). The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test has been…
Read MoreDon’t Just Chalk It Up to Stress: Consider the Possibility of Low T
Life is challenging. With all of your hectic obligations related to work and family, you’re less likely to associate your fatigue, irritability, weight gain, or a reduction in your sex drive to anything other than stress. However, if these symptoms occur often or their severity is increasing, you need to consider the possibility that low…
Read MoreA Legitimate Concern: The Health Risks of Untreated, Chronic Low T
Experts estimate that as many as 20% of men in their 60s suffer from chronic hypogonadism (the technical term for Low T), with ever-increasing numbers of younger men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s being diagnosed each year. It seems odd to us medical professionals, who have based our careers on sound, validated medical research,…
Read MoreGetting Your Free T Checked: The Key That Opens the Door to TRT Benefits
The unpleasant symptoms associated with hypogonadism (the medical term for low testosterone) that generally grab men’s attention and motivate them to look into TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) are fatigue and diminished sex drive. Beyond the restoration of these desirable life factors is a plethora of other benefits. Healthy testosterone levels, restored and maintained by a…
Read MorePer the Cleveland Clinic—Another TRT Study Fails to Show an Increase in Cardiac Arrests
Two things that are hard to kill—popular action heroes and medical advice based on poor research. Another major medical study has been published, debunking the persistent tale that says taking supplemental testosterone (TRT or Testosterone Replacement Therapy), even as prescribed for the treatment of clinically diagnosed low testosterone, causes an increase in heart attacks and…
Read MoreWhat Causes Low Testosterone?
You went for your last physical or to get some symptoms checked out because you care about your health, and you haven’t been feeling quite like yourself. You may have been feeling far more fatigued than usual, more irritable, or you’ve lost some of your interest in physical intimacy with your partner. Your doctor has…
Read MoreFeeling Old Far Too Early—Low Testosterone and Premature Aging
Nobody likes feeling rundown and brittle, and it’s especially unpleasant when we’re not old enough to feel that way. Premature aging, our body wearing out and our spirit inexplicably low before their time, is often a fact of life for those suffering from untreated low testosterone. Let’s lay out some facts to start off: Your…
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 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 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…
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