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Reading Time: < 1 minute Correspondent It may not be the elixir of lost youth, but getting treated for low testosterone levels might be the next best thing. Once you are under treatment, your energy will improve, your lean body mass will improve and if erectile dysfunction is from testosterone, then that should improve as well, said Dr. Sonya Khan, an endocrinologist with Christus St. John Hospital. Testosterone is a hormone that has a multitude of uses over a males life. Its released by the testes and its used to stimulate growth when kids are young and to help their bones grow, Khan said. Then … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes ScienceDaily (Oct. 28, 2012) Men whose testosterone drops following radiation therapy for prostate cancer are more likely to experience a change in PSA levels that signals their cancer has returned, according to new research from Fox Chase Cancer Center. The findings will be presented on October 29 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's 54th Annual Meeting. Specifically, men whose testosterone fell following various forms of radiation therapy were more likely to experience an increase in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) -- often the first indication the cancer has recurred. "The men who had a decrease in testosterone also appear to be … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Low testosterone is increasingly recognised as a complex condition linked to many bodily functions and overall health. LOW testosterone causes symptoms that can adversely affect a mans quality of life and disrupt his daily routines. Men with low testosterone also have a strong likelihood of developing the various conditions of metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Previously, we have emphasised the message that testosterone deficiency is not to be taken lightly or to be brushed off as a side effect of aging. This message is also underscored in a new book by consultant urologist Datuk … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes The best way to boost your testosterone is with intense cardio and weight training exercise, if this fails you should seek a testosterone hormone physician who can prescribe testosterone in the form of a cream, gel or injectable. Nugenix Wiki and Nugenix Side Effects You can not put testosterone in your body through pills, powders or supplements, they would destroy your liver. They have found that if you took testosterone in the form of pills most of it would never get into your body as your liver would filter most of it out and your liver would be destroyed in … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute By Eric Metcalf, MPH WebMD Feature If you're looking for ways to boost your testosterone level, you might start by looking at your lifestyle. Some changes that are good for the rest of you could also benefit your testosterone level, if it's low. "I never prescribe testosterone alone without talking to men about their lifestyle," says Martin Miner, MD, co-director of the Men's Health Center at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, R.I. Here are six things that can affect your testosterone level: Poor sleep can have consequences for your testosterone level. George Yu, MD, a urology professorat the George Washington … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Low testosterone can dim a man's sex drive, performance in bed, energy, and motivation. It can also have some harmful effects. When needed, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can boost T levels back to normal and return him to the man he used to be. "Despite all the recent advertising campaigns, awareness of low T and its importance for mens health remains very poorly recognized by both the public and by physicians," says Abraham Morgentaler, MD, director of Men's Health Boston and author of Testosterone for Life: Recharge Your Vitality, Sex Drive, Muscle Mass, and Overall Health. Still, there are also … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes Heres a strange one: A study on testosterone published Oct. 10 in the online journal PLOS ONE concludes that testosterone administration can increase honesty in men. The article on the study, entitled Testosterone Administration Reduces Lying In Men, was authored by Dr. Matthias Wibral and associates from University of Bonn in Germany. Testosterone, the most abundant male sex hormone, is associated with sex drive, skin health, lean muscle mass and aggression. Higher testosterone levels are associated with interpersonal and social dominance, status-seeking, physical dynamism and in extreme cases, greater violence. In the German study, the various researchers designed a simple … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Testosterone, the bad boy among sex hormones, has a sweet side. Researchers in Germany report they have found that the stuff that makes men aggressive and confrontational also makes them less likely to lie. The surprising discovery flies in the face of all that we have been told about testosterone for the past few decades. It's why a guy is more likely than a gal to punch someone out in an effort to prove himself manly, or the baddest dude in the bar. Women have testosterone too, but not nearly as much as men do. Recently, however, scientists have challenged … Read more »