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Here are the signs to look for and how to get tested. Estrogen levels play a big part in the health of your heart, in addition to the health of a whole lot of body parts, body systems, and body functions. It’s in every male’s interest to make sure he’s in an estrogen sweet spot, regardless of...

Does watching smut boost your T levels? Well, it depends. Here's the science. Three of the top ten websites in the United States are porn sites. Pornhub, for example, ranks higher in traffic than Twitter, Instagram, Wikipedia, and eBay. That makes it seem like there are two types of people in...

by TC Luoma How to easily wipe out the possible negative side effects of testosterone replacement therapy with one simple adjustment. I’ve written before about how subcutaneous (under the skin) injections are more convenient and less problematic than intramuscular injections for men undergoing...

Dispelling the Myths Here’s the actual science as it relates to testosterone levels and fertility. Believe it or not, thousands of young men avoid masturbation (and even sex with real-life women) because they think it boosts their testosterone levels and overall animal magnetism. Many think...

Are Your T Levels Healthy or Not? Get your T levels tested, but beware: most tests are inaccurate. Here’s what you need to know. Let’s say you get your testosterone tested and it comes back at 440 mg. per deciliter. If you have an average doctor who’s just trying to push you out the door quickly...

by TC Luoma Better think twice about that stuff you take for pain relief. It makes your testicles act like they're 90 years old. Athletes sometimes have weird endocrine profiles (low testosterone levels, messed up testosterone-to-luteinizing hormone ratios, etc.). The preferred pain reliever of...

by Alex Eriksson 12 Ways to Fight Hair Loss Stopping hair loss is possible. And you might even be able to grow some back. Here's a sciency look at 12 treatments. No. In fact, there are numerous types of hair loss that can occur due to different things, such as autoimmune disorders or from using...

by Tasha Stevens How to Fight Fat Gain Holding extra fat in the hips, thighs, and arms may be a sign of estrogen dominance. And there's something you can do about it. Heavy periods, cramps, and bloating are such common symptoms that women have come to accept them as normal. But they're not...

How to Keep Estrogen Under Control If your estrogen levels are out of whack, it can ruin your body composition and maybe even your life. Here's what you need to know. Every adult male needs to know what his estrogen levels are. His health may depend on it, his appearance may depend on it, his...

7 Health Superchargers These foods, exercises, supplements, and drugs help you live longer and look good doing it. Check out the list. 1. Keep Testosterone Levels High Low T is associated with a higher death rate. It also makes you fat. You know that testosterone plays a role in muscle size and...

How to Boost Your Free T A lot of your natural testosterone is bound up in your body and can't be put to work. Here's how to free it. When you get your testosterone blood test back, one of the numbers is for "total testosterone." And you probably feel pretty good seeing a high number. But having...

What Men Need to Know Men need it, but if you have too much your health risks explode… and you'll be weak and chubby. Here's how to keep estrogen in check. Sometimes, doctors draw the wrong conclusion from a research study. Case in point, consider the big estrogen study reported in JAMA...

Signs and Symptoms of Low Zinc Low zinc wrecks your testosterone levels, but that's only the beginning. Here's what to watch out for. Relying on the RDI (Recommended Dietary Intake) system is tricky business. The RDI provides guidelines for nutrient intake. The problem? The system only aims to...

The Power Herb, Plus This ingredient helps with fat loss and muscle gain, but what else does it do? Some pretty weird and varied things. Here's the science. Fun fact: Frequent sex increases the production of antibodies that protect against pathogens. So, sex strengthens your immune system. Neat...

Why Your Doctor Thinks You're Dying Doctors often think lifters are sick because their physicals and blood tests yield scary results. Here's how to protect yourself from false positives. I’m going to venture a guess about what happens when you, a weight lifter, goes to the doctor to get a...

Stress: The Diet Connection Stress affects everyone, but certain nutrient deficiencies impair your ability to handle it. Here's what you need. In a recent survey of Americans, most said they felt stressed out to the point of breaking three times per week. Stress activates the body's "fight...

Boost T and Supercharge Your Testicles Testosterone levels are dropping and so are male fertility rates. Here's a natural way to increase T and protect your swimmers. Statistically, your balls aren't what they used to be. They're producing fewer sperm and less T than your daddy's balls. In...

Fill the Gaps, Reach Your Goals Faster Gap supplements are essential. Here's why you need them and the top three to check into. "Hey, Chris! You're a personal trainer or something, right? So, what supplements should I take?" I hear that pretty often out in the real world. It's an interesting...

Why is No One Having Sex? Hormone levels are in the toilet, everyone is emotionally messed up, and no one is having much sex. Why? Here's one possible answer. People are having less sex. The number of men and women identifying as asexual is skyrocketing. The number of adults who haven't had sex...

How to Boost Performance, T Levels, and Immunity Low levels of vitamin D not only ruin your general health, but they can also ruin your athletic performance and more. Let's fix that. What's the most painless way to get healthier? Get adequate vitamin D. There's a direct association between...