Testosterone and Aging

Testosterone and Aging

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2004-03-12

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 0309090636

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Popular culture often equates testosterone with virility, strength, and the macho male physique. Viewed by some as an "antiaging tonic," testosterone's reputation and increased use by men of all ages in the United States have outpaced the scientific evidence about its potential benefits and risks. In particular there has been growing concern about an increase in the number of middle-aged and older men using testosterone and the lack of scientific data on the effect it may have on aging males. Studies of testosterone replacement therapy in older men have generally been of short duration, involving small numbers of participants and often lacking adequate controls. Testosterone and Aging weighs the options of future research directions, examines the risks and benefits of testosterone replacement therapy, assesses the potential public health impact of such therapy in the United States, and considers ethical issues related to the conduct of clinical trials. Testosterone therapy remains an attractive option to many men even as speculation abounds regarding its potential.


Androgens and the Aging Male

Androgens and the Aging Male

Author: B.J. Oddens

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1996-11-15

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9781850707639

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While menopause in women is a well-established and well documented phenomenon, the andropause in men is a relatively new concept. The terms male menopauseand andropausesuggest that this is an abrupt phenomenon related to a sudden deprivation of sex hormones. Unlike the menopause, which has a relatively sudden onset, the andropause appears to be a gradual process. It has been hypothesized that an androgen deficiency might develop with aging. Androgens and the Aging Male explores this hypothesis. The book focuses on the gradually progressive problems related to the decline in androgens that can occur with advancement of age. It examines the debate about the extent to which an age-dependent decline in androgens leads to health problems that affect or impair the quality of life, and the theory behind it. In addition, it reviews studies evaluating the effects of androgen supplementation. Androgens and the Aging Male comprehensively covers androgen function and how it changes over time.


Endocrine Aspects of Successful Aging: Genes, Hormones and Lifestyles

Endocrine Aspects of Successful Aging: Genes, Hormones and Lifestyles

Author: P. Chanson

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-03-09

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 3662070197

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At the beginning of the 20th century, life expectancy at birth in North America and Western Europe was around 50 years of age. Nowadays, women have gained more than 30 years of age and men are trailing closer. However, according to several sociologists such as Louis Chauvel, the notion of a "greying society" is not entirely adequate since aging people are physically and socially younger and more active for a longer time. Of course, the other side of the medal is to tackle the challenge of preventing age-associated chronic diseases. In this book the extensive field of research on neuroendocrine aging has been reviewed. Aging is one of the most complex biological processes determined by the interactions between genetic and environmental factors.


Fertility Preservation in Male Cancer Patients

Fertility Preservation in Male Cancer Patients

Author: John P. Mulhall

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2013-02-21

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 1107012120

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Written by international authorities, this book is aimed at clinicians dealing with male patients rendered infertile by cancer therapy.


Genetics Meets Metabolomics

Genetics Meets Metabolomics

Author: Karsten Suhre

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-06-15

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 1461416892

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This book is written by leading researchers in the fields about the intersection of genetics and metabolomics which can lead to more comprehensive studies of inborn variation of metabolism.


The Testosterone Deception

The Testosterone Deception

Author: Robin Haring

Publisher: Braumüller Verlag

Published: 2015-01-05

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 3991001500

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Most of us believe that more testosterone makes for more man. But what if this assumption is fundamentally wrong? What if the quest for authentic manhood is less determined by testosterone than we all thought? Bringing together extensive scientific research, author Robin Haring shows that testosterone is involved in virtually every aspect of life: relationships, work, health, sleep, diet, exercise, learning and sexuality. Drawing on the latest research in medicine, psychology and behavioral neuroscience, Haring not only reveals what testosterone can (and cannot) do for men, but also makes the compelling and radical argument that quality of life for men has very little to do with their testosterone levels and everything to do with their lifestyle. Presented with insight and humor, the book has a provocative and liberating message for all of us: testosterone levels are much more malleable than previously thought — which means that men are not doomed to be the passive victims of age-related testosterone depletion. But above and beyond this, the book has a subversive message. It says that your testosterone level is not — and ought not to be — the benchmark for successful living. Each individual man has the freedom to define this for himself. Because you are more than your testosterone level. Are you ready for that?


Integrative Medicine

Integrative Medicine

Author: David Rakel

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 1298

ISBN-13: 1437717934

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Counterstrain -- Acupuncture for headache -- Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting -- Saline nasal irrigation -- Bioenergetics -- Integrating spiritual assessment and care -- Therapeutic homeopathy -- Human energetic therapies -- Other therapeutic considerations -- Creating a greener clinic: the impact of global warming on health -- Creating ceremony and ritual in the medical encounter -- Appendix: laboratory testing resources in integrative medicine.


Heart Disease: A Multidisciplinary Approach, E-Book

Heart Disease: A Multidisciplinary Approach, E-Book

Author: Joel J. Heidelbaugh

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-04-24

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 0443129401

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Clinics Collections: Heart Disease draws from Elsevier’s robust Clinics Review Articles database to provide multidisciplinary teams, including cardiologists, surgeons, endocrinologists, and pediatricians, with practical clinical advice on this highly prevalent disease and its comorbidities. Clinics Collections: Heart Disease guides readers on how to apply current best practices in the treatment of depression to everyday practice to help overcome patient challenges and complications, keep up with new and advanced treatment methods, and improve patient outcomes. Areas of focus include treatment of heart disease in pediatric and adult care, geriatric patients, and special populations. Each article begins with keywords and key points for immediate access to the most critical information. Articles are presented in an easy-to-digest and concisely worded format.