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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have Factor V Leiden, but I have been wanting to do testosterone replacement therapy. I have heard that testosterone causes blood clots. Obviously, with FVL, that would be a huge deal for me. Is this true? Does it cause clots, or is it safe for me to do? R.C.

ANSWER: Factor V Leiden is a common genetic variant that increases a persons risk for developing a blood clot. However, a person who has never had a blood clot, but who is identified as heterozygous (meaning they only have one copy of the gene) for factor V Leiden, is still not likely to have a blood clot during their lifetime and is not recommended for treatment to prevent a blood clot.

Testosterone replacement therapy in men with FVL does increase the risk of blood clots in some studies, but not in others. In the studies that have shown an increase in risk, the risk has been estimated as approximately one person per thousand treated with testosterone each year. However, the risk occurs mostly during the first three months, and after two years on treatment, there is no additional risk. Thus, roughly one man per 500 who has FVL and gets treated with testosterone will get a clot, according to the studies that show an increase in risk.

This is a small risk, but a blood clot is a significant potential problem. So, the risk of getting a clot should certainly go into the discussion about whether to give testosterone replacement to a man with FVL and symptomatic low testosterone levels. Most of the men I have seen with this issue have elected to take the replacement.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like to hear your views on the use of medium chain triglycerides (MCT) to slow down memory loss and dementia. Several articles I have read extol the biological process of MCTs, which when ingested by an individual are quickly converted into ketones that provide energy to brain cells. It seems logical to provide such neurobiological support to brain cells, to help keep the brain working longer. K.J.W.

ANSWER: There is some evidence that MCTs slow progression of dementia in people with Alzheimers disease, although the degree of benefit seen was small. There is no evidence that ingesting MCTs will prevent a person from getting dementia in the first place.

Not every treatment that is used to treat a condition will be effective at preventing it. My opinion, based on what is known about what causes Alzheimers and other forms of dementia, is that MCTs are not likely to prevent them, but they may be useful at slowing progression of the disease in people with existing dementia.

I want to emphasize that the benefit appears to be small. Of course, there arent any treatments right now (not even the prescription medications for Alzheimers disease) that dramatically improve Alzheimers, so MCTs may be worth trying. They are generally well-tolerated and can be taken as a powder or an oil, but may cause nausea or diarrhea in a few people who take them.

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Welcome to The Everygirl Podcast. Whether youre looking for insider secrets from successful women that have your dream job, are interested in expert advice to transform your health and feel your best, or just want to be entertained and laugh along with us on your commute, weve got you covered.

For far too long, conversations about combating acne have focused purely on the teenage years, hormones, and using birth control as a quick fix. In reality, many people struggle with acne in their adult years, and there are so many more potential reasons for facing skin challenges beyond adolescence. Luckily, there are acne gurus out there like Danielle Gronich, co-founder of CLEARSTEM Skincare and this weeks guest on The Everygirl Podcast. Danielle spent years struggling with adult acne, and now dedicates her life to helping others get to the bottom of their own skin challenges with CLEARSTEM and at the San Diego Acne Clinic.

From your vitamins to your shampoo, there are a whole host of potential culprits for clogged pores and pimples, many of which may surprise you. Read on for three surprising reasons you have acne that you havent thought of, and check out this weeks episode of The Everygirl Podcast to hear even more helpful skin tips from Danielle.

According to Danielle, acne is mostly hereditary, meaning that having acne at any stage in our lives is actually something that could be passed down to us from one or both of our parents. She says that the root cause of acne is something called retention hyper-keratosis, meaning that people who are more prone to acne produce more keratin protein than others. But just because youre acne-prone genetically does not mean youre cursed to deal with acne forever. It just means you may have to be more careful of the products you put on your skin, foods you eat, or supplements you take in order to be acne-free. This can also be a helpful reminder that its OK if the journey to clearer skin takes longer than you might anticipate.

Its happened to all of us at least once in our lives: you pick up a new product that youre really excited about, you try it out a few times, and suddenly you have a mysterious breakout. However, according to Danielle, acne-causing ingredients in skin and hair products are actually way more common than a one-off incident like this. There are pore-clogging ingredients in most products, Danielle said on The Everygirl Podcast. And by most, I mean most. I mean 95% of products have some sort of pore-clogging filler agent. Most people are using at least a face wash, as well as shampoo, conditioner, and hair product on a regular basis, meaning that these ingredients could be impacting your skin unexpectedly.

When Danielle treats patients at her clinic in San Diego, the first thing she has them do is bring in every single beauty product that they use on a regular basis, so that she can help them run through the ingredients for potential pore-cloggers. Luckily, you dont need to fly all the way to San Diego to find out if your moisturizer might be causing your acne; instead, you can DIY this process by copying and pasting the ingredients list of your products into the search function on the CLEARSTEM website.

We tend to think of taking vitamins and supplements as a universally healthy thing to do, but did you know that it is possible that your daily vitamin D might be causing you to break out? As Danielle pointed out on The Everygirl Podcast, There are a lot of really common vitamins that people take, where if its in a really high dosage, like higher than 100-200% RDB, they can spike testosterone. And testosterone is the hormone that, when it surges, causes hormonal acne.

Acne is both internal and external, so taking a good long look at the ingredients and saturation of your vitamins and supplements just might be the solution to your clogged pores. As Danielle mentioned, you may not inherently have a hormonal imbalance that is causing your acne, but your consumption of caffeine, B-12, and zinc supplements can cause your testosterone to spike. Plus, kicking the Celsius habit was probably already on your to-do list anyways.

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Naples Mens Clinic

FORT MYERS, Fla. (PRWEB) March 28, 2023

Fort Myers Men's Clinic is excited to announce the expansion of their business to Naples, FL with the opening of the new Naples Men's Clinic located on 4081 Tamiami Trail. Due to the recent growth and demand for services in the area, Fort Myers Men's Clinic has decided to expand their services to better serve the men of Naples and surrounding areas.

The new Naples Men's Clinic will offer a wide range of men's health related services including treatment for erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, hair restoration, and Peyronie's disease. The clinic will also offer an Intimacy Guarantee which is unique to the industry, ensuring that patients only pay if they receive the desired results. Additionally, the clinic will provide same-day results for Low Testosterone and hormone treatments, providing patients with quick and efficient service.

CEO, Shauli Greenspan expressed his excitement for the expansion, stating: "We are thrilled to be able to bring our services to the men of Naples and surrounding areas. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care to our patients and help them achieve the best results possible. With the opening of the new Naples Men's Clinic, we will be able to expand our reach and continue to provide top-notch medical care to those in need."

The Naples Men's Clinic will offer the latest advancements in medical technology to treat erectile dysfunction, including acoustic-wave therapy, such as Pulse ED. These treatments have been shown to be highly effective in treating erectile dysfunction and have been widely adopted by medical professionals across the country.

"We believe that every man deserves to feel confident and healthy," added Greenspan. "We are dedicated to providing our patients with the best possible care and treatment options to help them achieve their goals. With the opening of the new Naples Men's Clinic, we are excited to be able to offer our services to even more men in need."

The Naples Men's Clinic is now open and accepting new patients. Those interested in learning more about the clinic's services can visit their website at https://www.naplesmensclinic.com or call to schedule a FREE, no-obligation appointment with the provider. With their commitment to patient care and satisfaction, the Naples Men's Clinic is sure to become a valuable resource for men's health in the Naples area.

Call 239-317-7777 for the Fort Myer's Mens Clinic or 239-367-7000 for the Naples Men's Clinic. Now located at 4081 Tamiami Trail. N. STE 203, Naples, FL 34103.

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The World Athletics Council has today made a number of important decisions regarding the future participation of the Russian and Belarusian Member Federations in athletics, and the eligibility regulations for athletes who are transgender or who have Differences of Sexual Development (DSD).

The Council agreed to the reinstatement of the Russian Federation (RusAF) following seven years of suspension due to egregious institutional doping violations. However, athletes, officials and supporting personnel from Russia and Belarus are still excluded from competition for the foreseeable future due to Russias invasion of Ukraine.

The Council approved the Russia Taskforces recommendation that RusAF, which has been suspended for seven years due to doping, be reinstated after meeting all the requirements of the Reinstatement plan, which has been confirmed by an independent audit.

However RusAF will be required to comply with a set of 35 'Special Conditions' that are intended to ensure that RusAfs anti-doping reforms remain in place and continue to operate effectively.

These Special Conditions are designed to enable the Athletics Integrity Unit to monitor, evaluate, communicate, mentor, oversee, and assist RusAF and its external stakeholders to ensure they maintain good governance practices and to protect RusAF from external pressures and attempts to influence or control its functioning.

They focus on four areas: organisational good governance, protection from inappropriate external influence and control, operational capability and capacity (with a particular emphasis on ethical and anti-doping requirements, and change in the regions), and budget allocation and fiscal management.

These Special Conditions are intended be applied for a period of three years, with a review at the end of that period to determine whether or not it is necessary to maintain those conditions (as they are or with variations) for a further period.

Totalling 35 separate monitoring and evaluation measures, the special conditions cover: organisational governance, presidium leadership oversight, anti-doping, cultural change in the regions, engagement with external stakeholders, ethics, anti-corruption and anti-conflicts of interest, fiscal management.

Further, the Athletics Integrity Unit, has determined that RusAF should be categorised as a Category A member federation after its reinstatement.

That means that RusAF will have to comply not only with the general obligations applicable to all member federations that are set out in WA ADR 15.4 but also with the special obligations applicable to Category A member federations that are set out in WA ADR 15.5. These federations are subject to greater scrutiny and more testing requirements.

The Taskforce confirmed that RusAF has paid all of the costs of the reinstatement process until the end of 2022. World Athletics will invoice RusAF in early April for the costs incurred by World Athletics in January-March, and the prompt payment of that invoice will be one of the Special Conditions.

RusAF must also pay all of the costs incurred by the AIU in overseeing RusAFs compliance with the Category A requirements and the Special Conditions over the next three years, as well as any World Athletics costs in connection with this oversight.

As a consequence of these decisions, the Authorised Neutral Athlete (ANA) programme will be discontinued, and the Doping Review Board, which rules on ANA applications, will be stood down.

The Russia Taskforce, having completed its work, will be disbanded and the two international experts who have advised it will be stood down.

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said: I would like to express my deep gratitude to Rune Andersen and the Taskforce members for staying the course and helping us to resolve a major integrity issue in our sport. It has been a mammoth undertaking over seven years but their commitment and diligence has given the Council confidence that the Russian Federation has reformed its structure and culture and is now on the right path in terms of addressing doping issues. It is important that RusAF continues on this path, but we are confident the Athletics Integrity Unit has the expertise to monitor and assess the situation going forwards.

The World Athletics Council has also reaffirmed the decision it originally made in March 2022, to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes, support personnel, Member Federation officials and officials who are citizens of those two countries from all World Athetics Series events for the foreseeable future.

These sanctions take effect immediately and include:

a. no hosting of any International or European athletics events, which includes World Athletics Series, Continental Tour meetings and other International Competitions;

b. no right to attend, speak and/or vote at meetings of Congress;

c. no accreditation to attend any World Athletics Series events;

d. no involvement of Member Federation personnel in any official World Athletics development or professional programmes; and

e. Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel, Member Federation Officials and Officials who are Citizens of Russia and Belarus are excluded from World Athletics Series Events for the foreseeable future.

The Council recommends to the meeting organisers of the Diamond League, Continental Tour, Label Races and the various other Tours that they take the same approach and exclude Athletes and Officials from RusAF and the Belarus Athletic Federation.

The Council also agreed to establish a working group to advise and recommend to Council the conditions that would need to be met for the restrictions on Athletes and Officials from RusAF and the Belarus Athletic Federation participating at World Athletics Series Events to be lifted.

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said: As I noted at the time these measures were introduced last year, the unprecedented sanctions imposed on Russia and Belarus by countries and industries all over the world appear to be the only peaceful way to disrupt and disable Russias current intentions and restore peace. The death and destruction we have seen in Ukraine over the past year, including the deaths of some 185 athletes, have only hardened my resolve on this matter. The integrity of our major international competitions has already been substantially damaged by the actions of the Russian and Belarusian governments, through the hardship inflicted on Ukrainian athletes and the destruction of Ukraines sports systems. Russian and Belarusian athletes, many of whom have military affiliations, should not be beneficiaries of these actions.

In accordance with the World Athletics constitution, the Member Federations from Russia and Belarus have been informed of the Councils decisions and have the right to respond. If necessary, the Council will reconvene to consider that response.

The Council agreed to update the eligibility regulations for transgender and DSD athletes to compete in the female category.

For DSD athletes, the new regulations will require any relevant athletes to reduce their testosterone levels below a limit of 2.5 nmol/L for a minimum of 24 months to compete internationally in the female category in any event, not just the events that were restricted (400m to one mile) under the previous regulations.

The principle of restricted events has been removed from the regulations.

Interim provisions will be introduced for those relevant athletes who are already competing in what were the unrestricted events (distances below 400m and above one mile, plus field events). These provisions include a requirement to suppress their testosterone levels below 2.5nmol/L for a minimum of six months, before they are eligible to compete again.

The six months period is consistent with the previous regulations, which required six months of testosterone suppression (below 5nmol/L) for DSD athletes to compete in the restricted events. The interim provisions do not apply to the previously restricted events (400m to one mile) where two years of testosterone suppression will be required before the relevant athlete is eligible to compete.

These regulations will come into effect on 31 March 2023.

In regard to transgender athletes, the Council has agreed to exclude male-to-female transgender athletes who have been through male puberty from female World Rankings competition from 31 March 2023.

World Athletics conducted a consultation period with various stakeholders in the first two months of this year, including Member Federations, the Global Athletics Coaches Academy and Athletes Commission, the IOC as well as representative transgender and human rights groups.

It became apparent that there was little support within the sport for the option that was first presented to stakeholders, which required transgender athletes to maintain their testosterone levels below 2.5nmol/L for 24 months to be eligible to compete internationally in the female category.

In terms of DSD regulations, World Athletics has more than ten years of research and evidence of the physical advantages that these athletes bring to the female category.

However, there are currently no transgender athletes competing internationally in athletics and consequently no athletics-specific evidence of the impact these athletes would have on the fairness of female competition in athletics.

In these circumstances, the Council decided to prioritise fairness and the integrity of the female competition before inclusion.

However the Council agreed to set up a Working Group for 12 months to further consider the issue of transgender inclusion.

This Working Group will include an independent chair, up to three Council Members, two athletes from the Athletes Commission, a transgender athlete, three representatives of the Member Federations and representatives of the World Athletics Health and Science Department.

Its remit will be to consult specifically with transgender athletes to seek their views on competing in athletics; to review and/or commission additional research where there is currently limited research and to put forward recommendations to Council.

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said: Decisions are always difficult when they involve conflicting needs and rights between different groups, but we continue to take the view that we must maintain fairness for female athletes above all other considerations. We will be guided in this by the science around physical performance and male advantage which will inevitably develop over the coming years. As more evidence becomes available, we will review our position, but we believe the integrity of the female category in athletics is paramount."

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Texas Senate approves bill restricting which college teams transgender athletes can join

A view of a track at the Albuquerque Convention Center prior to the NCAA Indoor Championships on Mar 12, 2020. Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports via REUTERS

The Republican-controlled Texas Senate gave preliminary approval to a bill Tuesday that would ban transgender athletes from participating in university womens sports.

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick said the bill will come up for final approval from the chamber Wednesday.

The legislation expands on a 2021 law that prohibits K-12 public school students from playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity. If it gets final approval from the Senate on Wednesday, it will move on to the Texas House, where a majority of state representatives have already expressed support for similar legislation.

We are watching the denial right now of one of the most basic truths out there, which is a refusal to acknowledge the biological difference between men and women, said Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, on the Senate floor Tuesday. We hope every woman in this great state has a fair opportunity at athletic excellence through achievement and this bill protects that opportunity.

LGBTQ advocates say that argument is flawed and ignores that transgender students have varying athletic abilities that do not automatically guarantee an advantage. They argue the legislation discriminates against transgender students and further stigmatizes them.

Senate Bill 15 requires athletes to join the college sports teams that align with their sex assigned at birth, regardless of their gender identity. It provides whistleblower protections for people who report violations at a university athletics program and allows people to file civil lawsuits against a college or university if they believe the institution has violated the law.

The legislation allows female athletes to participate on mens sports teams if a school does not have a womens team for the same sport. The legislation would also prevent transgender athletes outside of Texas from participating in competitions that are hosted in the state.

The proposal has broad conservative support across the Texas Legislature. It is a priority for Patrick, and every Republican senator except Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, is listed as authoring the bill. In early March, a majority of Texas House members signed on as co-authors to a similar bill from Rep. Valoree Swanson, R-Spring, giving it slightly more support to pass the 150-member House. Gov. Greg Abbott has also said he supports the measure.

The Williams Institute at the University of California at Los Angeles estimated in 2022 that 19,800 Texans between the ages of 18 and 24 identify as trans, approximately 0.71% of the countrys population in that age group.

For more than a decade, the NCAA has allowed trangender women to participate in womens sports if they had at least one year of testosterone suppression medication to treat gender dysphoria.

But last year, the NCAAs board of governors adopted a new policy requiring the organization to determine the qualifications for trans athletes participation in each particular sport under their umbrella.

LGBTQ advocates criticized the change, which was largely seen as the NCAA bowing to political pressure from critics who disapproved of the organization's decision to allow Lia Thomas, a trans woman, to compete on the womens swimming team at the University of Pennsylvania.

The new policy is still being phased in. As of now, trans athletes who want to participate in college sports must meet previous policy requirements set in 2010 and report their testosterone levels at the start of the season and six months into competition.

In 2021, the NCAA board said it would not host championships in states that discriminate against transgender athletes. If the Texas Senates bill passes, it could impact whether the NCAA will host future championship events in the state. This year, the womens basketball Final Four championship is in Dallas, and the mens will be in Houston.

The NCAA has not commented on SB 15 or taken a position on similar legislation that has passed across the country.

Legal experts say the legislation could open up universities to Title IX lawsuits. In 2021, the Biden administration said that law, which was created more than 50 years ago to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, applies to LGBTQ students. The U.S. Department of Education said it would enforce the law in cases of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

But there is a push to combat that position. Earlier this month, the U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee approved a bill that would amend Title IX to require student athletes to participate on sports teams based on their sex assigned at birth.

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When it comes to men's health, testosterone is a major topic. Declining testosterone levels occur as a result of aging as well as lifestyle and diet factors. Overall, declining testosterone is associated with a range of symptoms you probably want to avoid. According to research, these include decreased lean body composition, lower energy levels, loss of muscle strength, decreased physical and cognitive functions, and worsening mood. While clinically low testosterone levels require advice from a professional, there are some steps you can take in the gym with your workouts that can increase your testosterone, even if you're not receiving supplemental testosterone. I've put together five of the best exercises for men to increase testosterone that you can start doing today.

According to research on exercise and testosterone, workouts that result in the greatest testosterone serum increases are compound exercises performed at a high intensity. This includes heavy lifting with squats and deadlifts as well as power-based exercises such as Olympic lifts and sprints.

Scientists cannot necessarily say the exact best repetition range to use, but somewhere between five and 12 repetitions with a heavy weight and 60 to 90-second rest are guidelines I tend to see across various authorities on the topic. For sprints, keep it high-intensity with short-medium rest periods for the best testosterone-boosting effect.

The following are my top five exercises for men to increase testosterone. For each exercise, choose a repetition range between five and 12. I usually prefer either six or eight repetitions. Rest for 60 to 90 seconds, and perform three to four total sets. Incorporate each of these once per week either in a single session or multiple sessions. Take two to three full days off throughout each week for recovery.

Barbell back squats are a must if you want to increase your testosterone through weight training. They allow you to lift very heavy weights with the largest muscle groups in your body, which is typically the best way to get post-exercise testosterone serum elevation. I recommend using the safety pins in a squat rack and going for heavy sets of six to eight repetitions on barbell squats.

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Like barbell squats, barbell deadlifts allow you to lift massive amounts of weight with a ton of different muscle groups. Because they load and stress somewhat differently from squats, you can include both for more total testosterone-boosting volume.

When deadlifting, keep your spine neutral and core braced. Push the floor away with your feet, and try to keep your chest rising at the same rate as your hips.

Loading your body vertically and working your shoulders with some heavy overhead presses is a great way to boost testosterone while performing some upper-body muscle group training. For the same reasons I like barbell squats and deadlifts, I prefer the barbell overhead press when maximal weight for the repetition range is the goal.

When overhead pressing with a barbell, engage your core in the same way you would during a squat. Prevent your shoulders from shrugging as you press the bar fully overhead.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

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Trap bar deadlifts can rightfully be called trap bar squats as well. The trap bar is a device that allows you to stand inside the bar directly between both weights holding parallel handles. The resulting movement is safer on your back and joints and becomes a hybrid movement between a traditional barbell squat and a deadlift. Focus on keeping your chest at 45 degrees or higher throughout the movement, and keep your hips from shooting up at the beginning of the movement.

Sprints are a great total-body exercise that gives the level of stimulus required to see the testosterone-boosting effect. I recommend 50-meter all-out sprints with 30 seconds of rest between sprints for a total of five to 15 repetitions depending on your current fitness level. Sprints are very high-impact, so ease into them especially if you are performing all the exercises in this program.

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For many men, it starts with lethargy, low energy levels and an overall sense that they just dont have the same juice they used to have.

That juice, in most cases, is testosterone, a hormone important to mens health that the body stops producing in excess after the age of 30.

Reduced testosterone levels can lead to a variety of health issues, from loss of muscle mass and strength to sleep apnea to low sex drive and erectile dysfunction. At Peak TRT and Wellness, owner and Master of Science Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Jerry Reed and his staff seek to reverse those problems.

Open since October 2022 in the Westbrook Professional Park on S.R. 54 in Wesley Chapel, Peak TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) specializes in hormone replacement and other treatments related to mens health, including diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol.

We look at the whole health picture, says Reed. Testosterone is what we focus on here, but we dont ignore anything else we see in the lab tests.

Reed likens a visit to Peak TRT to visiting your primary care physician for your yearly physical. Except, he jokes, that many men who walk into his business havent been to a doctor in years because men are, in general, less likely than women to go to the doctor.

Certain things will drive men to get health care and one of them is sexual function, Reed says. If theres something wrong there they usually want to find out pretty quick whats going on.

Your visit starts with a complete health assessment, and Reed will provide a comprehensive review of the lab results with you. Those include metabolic panels, which measure 14 different substances in your blood that help assess your physical health, cholesterol panels and a PSA test that screens for prostate cancer.

The medical staff at Peak TRT and Wellness will then prepare a personalized mens wellness plan. Those include treatments for low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Peak TRT also offers Peptide Therapy. Peptides are building blocks of proteins that are composed of amino acids and generally signal other cells and molecules as to what functions to perform. They are crucial to your healing process, as well as other physical and mental functions.

It starts with testosterone, he says, but we cover everything else, too, from your A1C number (diabetes) to cholesterol. Then, well focus on what plan would be best for you.

Reed says the biggest difference between Peak TRT and your primary care doctor, however, might be how low testosterone is treated. If you are within the acceptable range of having enough testosterone, even on the very low end, Reed says it will likely go untreated. At Peak TRT, the goal is to raise that number to the middle or higher range of what is considered to be okay.

Typically, a primary care physician doesnt really specialize in testosterone, he says. Therefore, most of them dont treat it very aggressively. If you are one point within the normal range, your primary doctor is typically not going to treat it, whereas we look at it as each individual is different. You can technically be normal on your testosterone level, barely normal, but still have all of the side effects.

Those side effects include decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, decreased energy, weight gain, lack of focus and even depression.

Many of those symptoms also are related to underlying conditions like obesity and diabetes, but if the problem is determined to be low testosterone (also known as male hypogonadism), Reed says Peak TRT will treat it aggressively. Those who decide to take part in the plan pay a monthly fee and get weekly injections tailored to their needs and, every three months, new tests are taken to measure the progress.

What works for one person may not work for another, Reed says, Primary care takes a more cookie-cutter approach.

Reed opened his business last year but had been involved in treating Low-T previously. He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN, and his MSN degree from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City.

He says he was an ICU nurse before working for the Low T Center national chain (47 centers in 11 different states) in Dallas, TX. After leaving that job to move back to Florida, he took a job at Advent Health Wesley Chapel as a hospitalist before deciding to get back into the mens health field with his Peak TRT & Wellness.

Reed says that unlike some of the bigger low-testosterone companies, he has created a place where men can get easy, personalized care with real people.

We want everyone to be comfortable coming here, he says, even though discussing your sexual decline can be an uncomfortable topic. Once you broach that first subject, get that out of the way, everything else is gravy after that.

A patient named Larry says the personal touch is what drew him to Peak TRT.

Now that he is in his upper 40s, Larry says he had noticed a decrease in his energy levels that concerned him.

I felt like I had a lost a little zeal for life, he says. I was laying around and eating and just kind of doing nothing, and Ive never been that person before.

He tried some of the larger, more corporate Low T places, but said, It was a lot of press 3 for that, press 4 to talk to this personI just wanted to go somewhere where I would be able to know somebody.

The price was right ($99 for his initial visit and tests), and Larry has now been a client at Peak TRT for roughly five months. And, best of all, he says he has noticed significant results.

Im definitely less cranky, and when I wake up Im ready to go, he says. I dont feel lethargic anymore.

The ease of just stopping into a real office with real people that he now knows for his weekly injection keeps Larry coming back.

Its all very straightforward and simple, he says.

Peak TRT and Wellness doesnt accept insurance, but Reed says he tries to make it as affordable for everyone as he can.

Peak TRT & Wellness is located at 28593 S.R. 54. It is open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call (813) 973-5206.

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When Sir Steve Redgrave started feeling tired, low and gaining weight around his middle, he put it down to getting older.

But the most successful male rower in Olympic history (Redgrave won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games between 1984 and 2000) wasnt just feeling the effects of age.

A friend pointed out his symptoms could be due to low testosterone, and tests have since shown he has borderline testosterone deficiency.

Since retiring from rowing, Ive experienced unexplained weight gain particularly around my belly, tiredness, and feeling low and a bit depressed, reveals Redgrave, who turns 61 later this month.

It was only after speaking with a friend that I learned these could be signs of testosterone deficiency, rather than just signs of getting older.

Recent results show I have borderline testosterone deficiency. Im working closely with my doctor to find a treatment that will work for me to overcome these symptoms, which may be testosterone replacement.

The father-of-three, who retired from rowing in 2000, had his levels checked by digital health company Teds Health, which says testosterone deficiency can cause both physical and mental symptoms, including depression, fatigue and sexual dysfunction.

Low testosterone is also linked to type 2 diabetes (which Redgrave also has), with studies suggesting men who have low testosterone are four times more likely to develop it. Yet, many people are unaware of these links, or even what low testosterone is and how it can affect people.

Ive been a diabetic for 26 years and know a lot about it, but it wasnt until quite recently that a friend of mine told me about testosterone and how it can affect diabetes, says Redgrave, who has becoming an ambassador for Teds Health to help raise awareness of low testosterone, and particularly the role in can play in the early stages of type 2 diabetes.

When Redgrave was diagnosed with diabetes in 1997, it was just a year after hed won his fourth Olympic gold and he was aiming to win his fifth at the 2000 Sydney Games.

I was an athlete at the time, and I carried on competing for the next three years with diabetes, he recalls.I was one of the fittest people in the country, and then youre told your body isnt doing what it was doing before. I honestly thought my rowing career would be over at that point, and it wasnt until I saw the specialist and he said he saw no reason why I couldnt carry on doing my sport.

There are certain areas in life you cant follow when youre diabetic, but you can still achieve most of your dreams, he stresses.

Redgrave now has an insulin pump to help control his diabetes, and he puts his blood sugar levels in twice a day compared with up to 10 times a day when he was competing. He says he eats what he wants to a degree these days, although its certainly far less than the 6,000-7,000 calories per day he was consuming during his Olympics days.

Hes also taking tablets to help improve his current health issues: Theyre trying to help with the tiredness and weight, and trying to give me more enthusiasm.

He may also get testosterone support, which can either be through an injection which lasts for a few months, or by rubbing a gel onto the skin. If I have to go down that avenue, I think Ill go for the injection, rather than a daily rub of gel the injection would be a lot more convenient for me, he says.

He does still try to keep fit too and has an extra-special reason to maintain his fitness now, he happily reveals.

I generally try to keep fit nothing compared to when I was an athlete, but I try to eat healthily and look after myself. My eldest daughter Natalie, whos a doctor, is pregnant, so Im going to be a grandfather in July, and I want to be healthy and fit for the grandchildren that are going to start coming along from now, he shares.

Its my first grandchild, and Im looking forward to being a grandfather. But it makes me feel old!

He admits he goes through different phases with fitness but says hes in a pretty good phase at the moment exercising about three times a week, doing plenty of static biking in the gym and going out on the roads as the weather improves. He also tries to play golf at least once a week and the way I play golf is not a straight walk, so I get lots of steps in on those days!

And what about rowing does one of the worlds best-ever rowers ever take to the water these days?

Very rarely, he admits. To me, rowing was an activity of competing, from when I went to my comprehensive school here in Marlow. I didnt really enjoy the training overly. But I enjoyed the success, and the harder you trained, the more success you had.

For most people, its about competing even the people taking the sport up quite late. Theres a whole circuit and races for almost any age group. Very few people do it as a leisurely activity, normally theres a goal at the end of it.

Redgrave admits he does miss the competition to a degree.

He adds: Im not very good at relaxing. I dont miss the amount of training we did, but I miss the camaraderie side. Its very much a team sport.

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The quest for longevity is going mainstream. People are taking ice baths, fasting, and undergoing hormone therapy to stave off aging. kentoh/ Getty Images

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There is a growing body of scientific evidence that supports cold exposure as an anti-aging hack.

Whether you take a plunge into a pool of ice cold water, or try cryotherapy which involves spending a few minutes in a below freezing chamber cold exposure has benefits that may help slow down the clock.

Dr. Anant Vinjamoori, Chief Medical Officer of Modern Age,aNew York-based healthcare company focused on longevity,told Insider that cold exposure produces effective results in the short and long term.

A plunge into an ice cold bath results in "a surge in the production of neurotransmitters such as epinephrine and dopamine" which have immediate rejuvenating and energizing effects, he said.

"Over the medium to long term, there is some evidence that cold exposure may reduce systemic inflammation, which is known to be a driver of many chronic diseases," Vinjamoori added.

In 2019, Jack Dorsey said that he only eats one meal a day and fasts all weekend which might be bordering on an eating disorder, experts say.

However, research does suggests that time-restricted eating patterns can result in health benefits for those with diabetes and obesity or even enhance the body's defenses against oxidative stress.

"For me, the primary benefit of time-restricted eating is regulating circadian rhythms. Sleep quality almost always improves by limiting the consumption of calories in the evening hours," said Modern Age's Dr. Vinjamoori.

Red light therapy uses LED lights or lasers to expose the body to red light the longest wavelength of light on the visible spectrum. There is research to suggest that exposing oneself to red light for 5 to 20 minutes may increase production of adenosine triphosphate, which is a compound that provides and stores energy for the cells.

"While more research is needed to understand the full benefits and mechanisms of red light therapy, there is evidence to suggest it may be beneficial in improving certain skin conditions including acne, aging, hair loss, wound care, and sun damage," dermatologistLaura Bufordpreviously told Insider.

Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, or NMN, is a supplement that can help boost levels of a criticalcoenzyme in the body called NAD+.

NAD+ plays an important role in facilitating metabolic processes and maintaining healthy cellular function.

Harvard Medical School professor David Sinclair who has studied the relationship between NAD+ and aging saidin an interview with the YouTube channel Reverse Aging Revolution that the human body uses NAD+ as "a measure of adversity."As humans get older, NAD+ levels decrease, which mean the body's defense enzymes and repair enzymes take a hit and humans "succumb to aging" Sinclair said.

Since NAD+ is a large molecule, it's difficult to take it directly. Sinclair recommends taking its building blocks like B3, Nicotinamide riboside (NR) or NMN.

"What we've discovered in people, in clinical trials, is that the closer you get to the NAD itself, the better the boost in NAD that you get," Sinclair said, which is why he recommends NMN.

Ashwagandha is an herb that's long been used for anti-aging in Ayurveda, an ancient system of holistic medicine originating in India.

The herb, often classified as an adaptogen, has a host of health benefits that range from easing anxiety and stress to soothing arthritis to boosting cognitive function. Modern Age's Dr. Vinjamoori said that ashwagandha has been shown in research studies to reduce cortisol, a hormone associated with stress, and improve sleep in people without insomnia.

Recent research has also shown that ashwagandha could be a promising agent in anti-aging treatments. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine in 2020 found that ashwagandha may help maintain the length of the key proteins at end of chromosomes known as telomeres. Telomeres are often shortened in the process of DNA replication which has been pointed to as the main factor that "speeds up cell ageing and promotes degeneration processes" the study noted.

Metformin, a pill prescribed for diabetes, is increasingly being used by biohackers as a way to improve how humans age, and slow the onset of diseases like cancer, cognitive decline, and vision loss, Insider reported.

The drug helps regulate blood sugar and decrease appetite, essentially giving the metabolism a boost and stimulating a cellular clean-up process known as autophagy, Insider reported.

In his book Lifespan, Harvard professor David Sinclair, said he takesa gram of metformin every morning along with his yogurt in the hope that it will regulate his metabolism and help his organs remain younger and healthier, Insider reported.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also said his personal anti-aging regimen includes metformin.

The body's balance of hormones can shift with age and spur a variety of age-related conditions like weight gain, mood swings, fatigue, and lower sex drive, two longevity focused doctors told Insider.As a result, they've seen an increasing patient interest in hormone therapy.

Modern Age's Dr. Vinjamoori told Insider that testosterone replacement has gained popularity among men and women as its become clear that optimal testosterone levels can impact mood, libido, and even metabolism.

"The importance of testosterone for women, in particular, is underappreciated testosterone is actually the most abundant hormone in a woman's body and is the first hormone to decline with age," Vinjamoori told Insider.

It's not just testosterone, but also sex hormone like estrogen and progesterone that are being sought out by patients. Vinjamoori said the options for hormone therapy range from pills to creams to patches to pellets. "The approach can be highly personalized to you and your needs."

Rapamycin is immunosuppressive drug used to help treat some cancers. It's also used in kidney transplants to help the an organ recipient's body accept new kidneys, Insider reported.

The pill can slow down cellular growth and reproduction which means it might be a way for "aging bodies turn down troublesome age-related inflammation" which can contribute to age-related diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's, Insider reported.

Insider reportedthat researchers have already seen rapamycin slow aging in flies, crustaceans, yeast, mice. In humans, studies have shown that it may help improve immune function, especially in older adults, Insider said.

Despite its potential to be a "fountain of youth" no one has really nailed down the right way to regulate the drug for aging, Insider said.

MattKaeberlein, a longevity researcher studying rapamycin's effects on humans, previously told Insider "the doses that people are taking off-label are all over the place," adding that, "it's the wild west."

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HGTV star Tarek El Moussa looks the same in 2023 as when Flip or Flop, his home renovation show starring ex-wife Christina Hall, premiered in 2013. But has the TV personality ever undergone plastic surgery to keep looking so youthful? Tarek has never specifically addressed going under the knife, but he did recall an experience with a Botox doctor during "The Dr. Drew Podcast" in 2018. The Long Beach, California, native went to an anti-aging clinic after battling a myriad of health problems including thyroid cancer, testicular cancer and back surgery. It left him feeling weakened and he ended up getting treated with testosterone to help boost his energy. It was just my hormones were off. I was tired and I thought it was from the thyroid medication, but it wasnt, Tarek revealed. "I went to this Botox doctor and hormone clinic that my ex said to go check out," Tarek said, referring to Christina. "Next thing I know Im shoving a needle on my ass and taking steroids it was testosterone, he said, adding that he was given double the dose of his already normal hormone level. It was awful, the real estate investor recalled. I was completely on way too much testosterone, on top of that taking human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) injections every day because I was told to. Tarek still continued to film Flip or Flop with Christina, whom he split from in 2016. Their divorce was finalized in 2018, and he went on to marry Selling Sunset star Heather Rae Young in October 2021. The couple welcomed their first child, son Tristan Jay, in January 2023. Tarek already shares two children with Christina: daughter Taylor, born in 2010, and son Brayden, who came along in 2015. Tarek revealed that he underwent a massive weight loss after injuring his back following his cancer battles. "I got back surgery I went from 230-pounds to 168-pounds," he told Dr. Drew. "So, I had the cancer and then I got the second cancer. And then four months after, I recovered from the second cancer, I hurt my back. Then I lost 60 pounds." "I was on like 10 Vicodin every day, and on top of that my meds are off, my hormones are off, I'm on pain meds and narcotics and I'm filming and I'm working. It was a really rough three, four years, he added." Thankfully Tarek is now in good health as of 2023 and enjoying his new life with Heather and their son. Scroll down to see Tarek's transformation over the years in photos.

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