Category: Men
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The Complicated Connection Between Cortisol and Weight Lossk
Many of us are familiar with cortisol’s tainted reputation. In the media of yesteryear, cortisol was frequently tarred as the “belly fat builder” or as a leading cause of being overweight. More recently, people have…
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Bioidentical Testosterone vs. Synthetic: Weighing Your TRT Options
As bioidentical hormone replacement therapy has become more popular over the past two decades, plenty of assumptions have been made about this treatment option. One of those assumptions is that “bioidentical” means “natural,” while “synthetic”…
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Treating Hypothyroidism After Radioactive Iodine Treatment Helps You Find Balance
For those who struggle with hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer, radioactive iodine treatment (RAI) can be a life-changing treatment option. But despite the promise of RAI, there is often a downside: you are likely to develop…
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Low Estrogen In Men Could Be More Dangerous Than You Think
Most men assume that their testosterone levels have a large impact on their health—and they’re right. Testosterone is critical for male health, and you may experience a wide range of symptoms if testosterone levels are…
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Why Am I Always Tired? Recognizing Common Causes of Fatigue In Men
Chances are that you’re familiar with the sense of heaviness that sits in your mind and your body after a long day of work. Sometimes, you even might catch yourself waking up in the morning…
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What Is The Best Test For Hypothyroidism? Getting the Right Diagnosis for Your Symptoms
When Mark first began feeling tired, he assumed that he was coming down with something. But as time wore on, he didn’t feel any better. Could it be stress? Not exercising enough? Not eating well?…
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How to Balance Cortisol Levels and Relieve Your Symptoms of Chronic Stress
Cortisol is essential to health. Our bodies normally produce cortisol throughout the day in a cycle—more in the morning as we wake, less in the evening to prepare us for sleep—to support our daily physical…
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What Is the Best Treatment for Low Testosterone?
Low testosterone, also known as low-T, can occur as a result of injury, surgery, or chronic illness and cause a host of symptoms that compromise your quality of life. But the most common cause of…
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What Are the Benefits of DHEA?
After Jessica’s last annual check-up, her health seemed fine. But a few months later, she slipped into a funk and felt incapable of building up the motivation and physical energy to go about her daily…
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The Difference Between Testosterone Therapy and Steroids
Thousands of men experience symptoms of low testosterone, otherwise known as low T, every year. The natural consequences of this hormone disruption aren’t always openly discussed—but they should be. Low sex drive, muscle loss, and…