A new study shows that testosterone replacement therapy can help slow the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Slated for publication in the journal Chronic Respiratory Disease, the study helped determine whether testosterone replacement therapy could reduce the risk of hospitalization due to respiratory disease for middle-aged and older men with COPD. “Previous studies […]

When we get sick, we tend to resort to over-the-counter or prescription medications to feel better. It usually doesn’t cross our minds that we could treat our illnesses through diet. This doesn’t just apply to colds and flus. There are diets that can help prevent heart disease, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s. New research suggests that […]

As we age, we become more vulnerable to serious diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Thankfully, we not only know the risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s, but we also know how to mitigate that risk with a few lifestyle changes, including diet. Because the top risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s include poor diet, smoking, obesity, and lack […]

Testosterone is the dominant hormone in human males. During puberty, testosterone promotes muscle growth, deepens the voice, strengthens bones, and develops the sexual reproductive organs. Once a boy turns into a man, testosterone helps keep muscles and bones strong, energy levels high, and stamina and endurance plentiful. In the most basic physiological sense, testosterone is […]