After spending hundreds of hours over four months voraciously researching and writing this article, I can say with confidence that the article before you is unquestionably the most comprehensive overview of the scientific literature on the relationship between testosterone levels and aging you will ever read. Why did I bother?
If you’re like most men, you probably believe that testosterone levels decline with age, a phenomenon often termed “andropause,” or “male menopause.” But after reading dozens of studies on this topic, I’m here to tell you that this belief is an oversimplification of the scientific literature with potentially
Article Summary Although studies show that hCG can help maintain fertility in men on TRT (4), other research shows that hCG's effectiveness varies depending on user health (8). Since low testosterone is often caused by poor health (5), hCG may be less effective in practice than reflected in
During my first two years of college, I struggled with low testosterone and several of its consequences, including erectile dysfunction, high blood pressure, and low self esteem. How could this be? At the ripe young age of 18-20, my testosterone levels should have been at their peak, especially given that
Nutrition is one of the most unnecessarily overcomplicated topics in health and fitness. Conflicting information and bottomless rabbit holes make finding the right way to eat feel like a witch hunt. This is problematic, because nutrition is one of the Big 3 pillars of health: training, sleep, and nutrition. The
Most human beings who have ever existed would consider their prayers answered to trade places with you. Paradoxically, these very people likely live/have lived far happier lives than the average modern human. Despite the fact that we live in the most prosperous civilization in the history of mankind, we
In his book The 33 Strategies of War, author Robert Greene writes about the difference between strategy and tactics. Before you assume war is inapplicable to you and click away, I assure you that this blog was written with the intention of delivering actionable nuggets of wisdom that you can
Most of us spend most of our lives in constant motion. We spend our days bouncing from one task to the next, without taking a moment to pause and consider why we do what we do. If you do take a moment to detach and analyze your life, you'
There are certain skills that rise above the rest due to their ubiquitous applicability and transferability. Communication is one of those skills, and in this blog, I'll describe why communication skills are worth developing and how I plan on honing them. The advent of language was arguably the
Wisdom is the ability to take one's own advice, which is much easier said than done. Most of us can relate to the experience of being great at giving advice to others, just to go on making the same old mistakes in our own lives. For this reason,
Temperance is the art of balance and moderation. It's about doing the right amount of things—not overdoing them, not underdoing them, and for some things, not doing them at all. The most well-known story in our culture related to temperance is Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In
Courage is the capacity to do what must be done in the face of fear, which comes in many forms. Whether it be fear of failure, the unknown, judgment, or bodily harm, courage isn't about never being afraid. It's the willingness to step out of your
There are two definitions of discipline that are especially useful: I) Doing what must be done regardless of whether you feel like it or not. II) Choosing what you want most over what you want right now. Discipline is synonymous with agency and self-control. Together, these definitions capture the essence
The noun 'stoic,' used to describe someone demonstrating mental fortitude during hardship, derives its meaning from the philosophy of Stoicism. While the term and the philosophy are conceptually linked, 'stoic' can also stand alone as a virtue. Being stoic is often misunderstood as suppressing emotions in
When I played college football, one of our traditions was for each player to choose one word that would keep him focused and accountable throughout the season. Our team (Endicott gulls 2020-2024) went on to win three consecutive DIII CCC championships, so there must have been something to our "