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Reading Time: 3 minutes Traders on Wall Street are always looking to get an edge and pull ahead, especially in this catch-a-falling knife market. The latest secret weapon isn't some complex trade or computer algorithm, it's something more primal - testosterone. Testosterone has been blamed for many a bar fight but for some aging traders and executives - and aging on Wall Street means 30 and up - who feel these young kids breathing down their necks and the economic screws tightening, say boosting their testosterone levels has helped them get their edge back. Testosterone levels in men tend to be anywhere from 150 … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes The male hormone, testosterone, is essential for healthy ageing in men. DATUK Prof Dr Tan Hui Meng recalls the day that 58-year-old Mr L sat in his clinic and told him about his old man sickness. L used to be a very active and vibrant man, says Prof Tan. He would go mountain biking and scuba-diving regularly, and played golf every day. However, something changed when L hit 55. He began to feel tired and sleepy every afternoon. Instead of exercising for an hour-and-a-half every day, he cut it down to 45 minutes. He also felt that he was generally … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute FRISCO, TEXAS Luis Vasquez is no longer in his 20's--he's 31 now which means his testosterone level probably dropped 1% over the past year simply because he got older. But now an Australian finds that doesnt have to happen. Researchers at the University of Adelaide followed the testosterone levels of nearly 1,400 men who twice had their levels checked over five years. The average testosterone level dropped less than 1% a year in men whose average age was 54. Researchers found that men whose testosterone level dropped were more likely to be obese and depressed. Luis is happily married and … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes By MyHealthNewsDaily.com staff For some men, weight loss plays an important role in raising low testosterone levels, a new study finds. In the study of overweight, middle-aged men with prediabetes, about half of those with low testosterone levels who attempted to lose weight by changing their lifestyle experienced an increase in their testosterone levels. The findings suggest "doctors should first encourage overweight men with low testosterone levels to try to lose weight through diet and exercise, before resorting to testosterone therapy to raise their hormone levels," said study researcher Dr. Frances Hayes, a professor at St. Vincents University Hospital, Dublin. … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Five-year study finds consistent weight loss in men getting hormone Web edition : Monday, June 25th, 2012 HOUSTON Men with low testosterone who are given replacement doses of the hormone shed weight steadily for years, researchers in Germany reported June 23 at a meeting of the Endocrine Society. Study participants, nearly all of whom were overweight or obese at the start of the study, lost 36 pounds on average. This was an unintended effect, said study coauthor Farid Saad, a research endocrinologist at Bayer Pharma in Berlin. The big surprise was that when we analyzed the data [we found] that … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes ScienceDaily (June 25, 2012) Hormone-replacement therapy significantly improved symptoms of metabolic syndrome associated with testosterone deficiency in men, a new study from Germany finds. The results will be presented June 25 at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston. Metabolic syndrome comprises a cluster of complications that can increase the risk of heart and blood-vessel disease as well as type 2 diabetes. These complications include excess body weight, especially around the waist and torso, and abnormal concentrations of fat in the blood, known as lipids. In particular, patients with metabolic syndrome have high blood levels of the so-called bad … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Public release date: 25-Jun-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Aaron Lohr alohr@endo-society.org 240-482-1380 The Endocrine Society Weight loss can reduce the prevalence of low testosterone levels in overweight, middle-aged men with prediabetes by almost 50 percent, a new study finds. Results will be presented Monday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston. "Doctors should first encourage overweight men with low testosterone levels to try to lose weight through diet and exercise before resorting to testosterone therapy to raise their hormone levels," said study co-author Frances Hayes, MD, professor at St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin. The new … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Featured Article Main Category: Men's Health Also Included In: Seniors / Aging;Depression;Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Article Date: 25 Jun 2012 - 3:00 PDT Current ratings for: 'Testosterone Does Not Necessarily Wane With Age' 3.25 (4 votes) 5 (1 votes) In men, the hormone testosterone is made in the testicles and controls the development of their sexual characteristics. It influences wellbeing, sexual function and fertility and also helps maintain a healthy body composition, develop muscle bulk, sufficient levels of red blood cells, and protect bone density. Study co-author Dr Gary Wittert, professor of medicine at the University of Adelaide, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute HOUSTON, June 24 (UPI) -- A drop in testosterone levels in men as they age is more likely to result from smoking, obesity and depression -- not aging, researchers in Australia say. Dr. Gary Wittert, professor of medicine at the University of Adelaide in Adelaide in Australia, and colleagues analyzed testosterone levels in more than 1,500 men who had measurements taken at two clinic visits five years apart. Men who had abnormal values, were taking medications or had medical conditions known to affect hormones, were excluded. The men included in the analysis involved 1,382 men -- ages 35 to 80 … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Public release date: 23-Jun-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Aaron Lohr alohr@endo-society.org 240-482-1380 The Endocrine Society A new study finds that a drop in testosterone levels over time is more likely to result from a man's behavioral and health changes than by aging. The study results will be presented Monday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston. "Declining testosterone levels are not an inevitable part of the aging process, as many people think," said study co-author Gary Wittert, MD, professor of medicine at the University of Adelaide in Adelaide, Australia. "Testosterone changes are largely explained by … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Public release date: 23-Jun-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Aaron Lohr alohr@endo-society.org 240-482-1380 The Endocrine Society In testosterone-deficient men, major weight loss was an added benefit of testosterone replacement therapy for most of the patients who participated in a new study. The results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston. "The substantial weight loss found in our studyan average of 36 poundswas a surprise," said the study's lead author, Farid Saad, PhD, of Berlin-headquartered Bayer Pharma. Although prior studies using testosterone therapy in testosterone-deficient men consistently show changes in body composition, such … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes NEW YORK, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Historically, low testosterone in men was commonly blamed for the inability to achieve and sustain an erection and hormone replacement therapy was considered the fix. Today, however, significant progress has been made in diagnosing the causes of erectile dysfunction (ED) and targeting the right treatment method for individual men. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120619/NY26458) The hormone testosterone is responsible for the development and maintenance of male reproductive tissues and typical male characteristics. "Testosterone and manliness are linked in our minds," Dr. J. Francois Eid says, "and so many men with ED issues quickly blame their testosterone … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes Public release date: 13-Jun-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Tracie White traciew@stanford.edu 650-723-7628 Stanford University Medical Center STANFORD, Calif. Proposed Olympic policies for testing the testosterone levels of select female athletes could discriminate against women who may not meet traditional notions of femininity and distort the scientific evidence on the relationship between testosterone, sex and athletic performance, says a Stanford University School of Medicine bioethicist and her colleagues. They also warn that the proposed policies would not only be unfair, but also could lead to female athletes being coerced into unnecessary and potentially harmful medical treatment in order … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute By Zinta Lundborg - 2012-06-14T04:01:00Z In their models, economists often invoke the idea of rational self-interest. After years of experiments, neuroeconomist Paul Zak says that concept is bupkes when it comes to real people. In the lab, Zak has participants play a game in which the only way to make money is to give some of what you have to a stranger. He found consistently high levels of trust and trustworthiness. Whats at the root of this virtuous circle? Oxytocin. Zaks experiments show that the influence in the bloodstream of oxytocin, long known for its role in sexual reproduction, especially … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ttjbrg/testosterone_repla) has announced the addition of the "Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) in US$ Million. The global and the US markets are further analyzed by the following Product Segments: Gels, Patches, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Health Home>>>> Written by: Dr. Gifford Jones, Special to QMI Agency Jun. 9, 2012 (Shutterstock) Several weeks ago my column, "Do you want better sex?" struck a resounding note not only with female readers but also with many husbands who want their wives to have fewer headaches. The general response was, Please write more about testosterone and how it can increase female libido. Testosterone, the male hormone, has been called the hormone of desire. In males the Big T builds muscle for boys and ultimately turns boys into sexually well-functioning men. Women also produce testosterone during puberty, but only about … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute 60-Second Mind | Mind & Brain New research suggests that testosterone may make us more aggressive without us consciously feeling any aggression. Christie Nicholson reports June 9, 2012| Subscribe via iTunes In this groundbreaking adventure into the worlds of psychopaths, the renowned psychologist Kevin Dutton argues that there is a fine line between a brilliant... Read More Testosterone has a lot of rolessome good, some perhaps counterproductive. Now research suggests that testosterone can make people more poised for aggression, even if theyre not feeling feisty. Study participants received testosterone or a placebo and then were shown color-tinted faces of men … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute A sharp uptake in testosterone products by Australian men has been blamed on 'disease mongering' by pharmaceutical companies. Testosterone product use jumped 115 per cent from about 29,000 products dispensed in 2005 to 62,000 in 2010 following the marketing of a new gel, according to Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme statistics. Pharmaceutical companies marketing testosterone products in both Australia and Canada found ways to skirt advertising laws by warning that symptoms including low energy, low sex drive and even falling asleep after dinner could be due to low testosterone levels, researchers said. Advertisements by two companies which ran in Australia and Canada … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes By James Pressley - 2012-06-01T23:00:01Z Testosterone drives traders to take excessive risk, while a Wall Street swindler dupes a U.S. president and triggers a market panic in two of the best business books so far this year. Heres a list of recommended titles. Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google (GOOG)? by William Poundstone (Little, Brown). A guide to brain-bending interview questions asked at Google and other innovative companies. You are shrunk to the height of a nickel and thrown into a blender, one begins. What do you do in the 60 seconds before the blades begin whirring? The … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute NEW YORK, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0552808/Global-Testosterone-Replacement-Therapy-TRT-Industry.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Therapy This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) in US$ Million. The global and the US markets are further analyzed by the following Product Segments: Gels, Patches, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The … Read more »