You know your Social Security number, your ATM pin code, your mom’s phone number, but do you know your HbA1c? Five numerical biomarkers can reveal how well you’re aging and warn of trouble long before symptoms of disease appear, according to Dr. Florence Comite, founder of the Comite Center for Precision Medicine & Healthy Longevity. Comite — … Read more
Women aren’t the only ones getting boob jobs. While gynecomastia, or enlarged male breast tissue, often resolves on its own, a growing number of men are turning to plastic surgery to achieve a flatter, more contoured chest. The condition most commonly appears during natural hormonal shifts like puberty, but other triggers can play a role … Read more
Menopause is a major life change that all women go through — but they don’t need to sweat the small stuff. In fact, Megyn Kelly might hold the secret to combating some of the most subtle symptoms of cougar puberty: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), also known as menopause hormone therapy (MHT). “I’m doing HRT, and … Read more
He’s got the magic in him. Biohacking mogul Bryan Johnson is known for his wild claims and wellness practices to age backwards, reportedly spending $2 million a year to reduce his chronological age. And his latest research shows how psilocybin — also known as magic mushrooms — may have a negative impact on men. Bryan Johnson, … Read more
In a T-rrible slump? As the primary male sex hormone, testosterone is essential for maintaining libido, erectile function, bone density and muscle mass. Men generally reach peak testosterone in their late teens to early 20s before levels slowly decline after age 30 or 40. Some 40% of men 45 and older suffer from low T, … Read more
Spring training might be over, but your sperm is just getting warmed up. While preparing for conception has historically been considered a woman’s burden, evolving research shows that infertility is the result of men’s biology roughly half the time. A new startup aimed at “sperm optimization” wants to help men harness their virility with a … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If you’ve been feeling a little low in more than one aspect of life, you’re not alone, and chances are you’re not going crazy, either. You may be experiencing the symptoms of low testosterone. … Read more
Without testosterone, Shannon Gonzalez insists she’d probably be divorced. In 2021, her hair was falling out — and her libido was “in the toilet.” She had recently entered medically induced menopause, which unleashed a torrent of symptoms that rocked her career, strained her marriage and shook her sense of self. “Who is this person? I … Read more
This is T-rrific news for some men. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has been historically difficult to get because it requires proof of consistently low testosterone levels along with symptoms like fatigue, low libido or erectile dysfunction that’s not just from aging. Now, a US Food and Drug Administration panel is recommending loosening testosterone restrictions by declassifying these … Read more
Diane Lane is getting real about what it was like being one of the only girls on set while filming “The Outsiders.” During a recent appearance on an Oct. 29 episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show,” the 60-year-old actress spoke about what it was like filming the 1983 movie alongside a mostly male cast, noting, “It … Read more
Aging well never gets old. We used to think of successful aging as simply avoiding disease — that concept has evolved over the years to a broader, more holistic view that includes physical, mental, emotional and social well-being. The problem is that it can be difficult to tell how well you’re aging without wearing a … Read more
As coaching psychologist James Davis neared the big 5-0, he found himself burning out faster than candles on a birthday cake. “It was actually my wife, Claire, that noticed I was becoming more withdrawn, that I was struggling more than normal to focus, that I was lacking get-up-and-go,” Davis, who lives in the UK, told … Read more
New research suggests there’s an unholy trinity of ways that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can sabotage men’s health. A team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark set out to determine how the processed nature of food affects men, assuming that calories and nutrients are kept consistent. UPFs include packaged goods, drinks, cereals and … Read more
Director Stephen Gyllenhaal may have found his next project — and it’s a topic very close to him. Gyllenhaal — father to Oscar nominees Jake and Maggie and 10-year-old Luke — was with his youngest son at a swimming pool last year when an unusual feeling washed over him. “My arms and legs suddenly felt … Read more
It is not just women who face the harrowing hormonal effects of “the change.” Andropause — commonly called “male menopause” or “manopause” — refers to age-related declines in testosterone levels. And while women are known to have hot flashes, mood swings, dryness and a host of other symptoms during their middle-age transition, men are actually in … Read more
A baby girl in Sweden reportedly sprouted a “micropenis” after lying on her father’s bare chest — turning a tender bonding moment into a bizarre biological blunder. And she’s not the only one. A Swedish doctor is sounding the alarm, warning she’s seen at least half a dozen similar cases in children. Here’s what you … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Suffering from sore joints, scrambled thoughts, lagging libido, a receding hairline — or perhaps, all of the above? According to a growing community of endocrinologists, such unwelcome signs may not simply mean that you’re … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Whether you’ve searched the internet far and wide for the best TRT clinics, can’t seem to escape posts about ‘Low T’ on social media, or just so happened to stumble upon this guide, you … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If you’ve been feeling a little low in more than one aspect of life, you’re not alone, and chances are you’re not going crazy, either. You may be experiencing the symptoms of low testosterone. … Read more
Big gland energy! Testosterone fuels male sex drive and erectile function and influences everything from bone density and muscle mass to fat distribution, red blood cell production, mood and energy levels. Unfortunately, testosterone levels naturally decline with age. Older men may feel more tired and grouchy and less interested in sex. Not to mention the … Read more