Testosterone is widely referred to as the “male hormone.” Women’s ovaries also produce a small amount of testosterone, but the concentration is much higher in men, and testosterone is responsible for many of the characteristics typically associated with men: facial hair, deeper voice, increased muscle mass, and high energy levels. A man’s testosterone production peaks […]

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 […]

For a sports rivalry to be great — think Manning-Brady, Red Sox-Yankees, Lakers-Celtics, Ali-Frazier — both sides must perform at a championship level for an extended period of time. When that happens, everyone’s excited, and everyone “wins” no matter the outcome of any one matchup. You can think of how testosterone works in your body […]

Traditionally the subject has been reserved for the locker room. Only under special circumstances would it be discussed in the presence of females. Men often view it as a sign of aging, weakness, or some sort of disability. The subject? Hormones. The hormonal changes women experience in their 40s or 50s — a drop in […]