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Testosterone Troubles: Don’t be fooled by fake news about testosterone

Testosterone Troubles: Don’t be fooled by fake news about testosterone

Myth 1: Testosterone is Only Important for Men Testosterone is often associated with masculinity, but it plays crucial roles in both men and women’s health. In men, testosterone helps regulate libido, bone density, muscle mass, and red blood cell production. For...
Testosterone Troubles: Why Your Hormones Are Playing Hide and Seek

Testosterone Troubles: Why Your Hormones Are Playing Hide and Seek

A Rude Awakening A few years ago, I had some extensive blood tests done to check for any abnormalities that had gone undetected so far. When it came to my testosterone levels, I was in for a rude awakening. My levels were really low, which might have explained the...
Taming the Beast: How Middle-Aged Men Can Control High Blood Pressure

Taming the Beast: How Middle-Aged Men Can Control High Blood Pressure

It simply sneaks up on you. I was certainly surprised when my GP took my blood pressure, and it was at rather unhealthy high levels. Now, that was more than ten years ago when I still drank, and my levels of stress were unmanageably high. He counselled me on lifestyle...
How to stop and reverse ageing – the mTor pathway

How to stop and reverse ageing – the mTor pathway

Imagine a tiny switch inside your body that decides when your cells should grow, divide, and use energy. This switch is called mTOR, short for mechanistic Target of Rapamycin. It plays a crucial role in how our cells function, and understanding it can help us manage...
Let squirrels judge your life choices – why walking in the forest is good for you!

Let squirrels judge your life choices – why walking in the forest is good for you!

Cliche or core to recharging your life? Over the last week, I have suffered from cabin fever a few times. I am blessed to live close to the majestic Redwood Forest in Rotorua, New Zealand. Do I ever take advantage of that? Yeah, right. Therefore, I consciously walked...