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Boosting Weight Loss with Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Is It Effective and Safe?
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is a common treatment for men with low testosterone levels. Low testosterone levels can lead to various health problems, including weight gain and decreased muscle mass. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the effects of TRT on weight loss
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Top Misconceptions About Men’s Health: Separating Fact from Fiction at Base Healthcare
As men age, their health concerns may change. A growing concern is testosterone deficiency and its negative impact on other conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and depression. Despite the increasing awareness about men’s health, there are still many
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Testosterone for Diabetes Mellitus (T4DM) Study with Dr. Abe Morgentaler
“I think every practicing doctor in the United States should know about it [the study] but they don’t.” The T4DM study is the world’s largest, randomized, controlled trial of testosterone therapy. The study found that testosterone treatment greatly reduced the number of men who progressed to real diabetes. There was also a percentage of men […]
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Should We Treat Age-Related Testosterone Deficiency?
“Age-related” testosterone deficiency, or age-related hypogonadism, is the term given when the underlying cause of testosterone deficiency is unknown. There is the debate about whether or not “age-related” testosterone deficiency should be treated. There is no evidence, however, that “age-related” hypogonadism responds less well to testosterone therapy than “classical” hypogonadism (i.e. when there is a […]
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Modern Medicine and Testosterone with Dr. Abe Morgentaler
Dr. Abe Morgentaler has been a trailblazer in his field for an impressive 40 years, during which he pioneered the understanding of testosterone deficiency and its benefits to health. In this video, Dr. Morgentaler shares insights gained from decades worth of research that mainstream medicine is only just beginning to recognize as pivotal knowledge on […]
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Testosterone and Bone Density with Dr. Abe Morgentaler
There’s a lot of talk these days about testosterone and its importance to men’s health. But what does it actually do? Testosterone is key to maintaining bone density, which is why low levels of the hormone can lead to osteoporosis. In other words, strong bones start with adequate testosterone levels! Listen to Dr. Abe Morgentaler […]
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A Comprehensive Introduction to Building Muscle: Muscular Hypertrophy
What is muscular hypertrophy and why is it so important in our journey to optimizing our health? Muscular Hypertrophy is the process of enlarging our muscle cells, which is achieved through a process called “Muscle Protein Synthesis”. This leads us right into one of the most important aspects of building muscle, which is right in […]
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Stress, Sleep, and Testosterone with Dr. Abe Morgentaler
In this modern day and age, managing stress and getting good sleep are proving to be more and more difficult for many, and our testosterone levels are feeling the impact. In this video, Dr. Abe Morgentaler discusses the effects of stress and sleep on testosterone and what you can do to improve T levels. Watch […]
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An Introduction to Cardiovascular Health and Endurance
Cardiovascular health and endurance are some of the most important aspects of our well-being and longevity. Improving our cardiovascular endurance can benefit us in our daily lives by making it easier to carry out daily tasks, such as something as simple as walking up a flight of stairs. It can also reduce all cause mortality […]