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What is a bro split workout? The simple weekly plan that still builds size

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Nov 20, 2025 · 16 min read

A bro split workout is a weekly training split that trains each major muscle group once per week on separate days. Done right, it is a straightforward way for men to push high session volume, chase a reliable “pump,” and still leave plenty of recovery time between hard sessions. Key takeaways A bro split trains ...

Algae cooking oil: Smart upgrade or just another kitchen trend?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 20, 2025 · 17 min read

Algae cooking oil is a reasonable upgrade if it replaces butter, coconut oil, or shortening, because its mostly unsaturated, high‑oleic fat profile can lower LDL cholesterol similar to other high‑oleic vegetable oils, and it tolerates high heat with a smoke point around 535°F. Here’s how it actually stacks up against common seed oils in cooking ...

Does nicotine increase testosterone or quietly wreck it?

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Nov 20, 2025 · 10 min read

In observational studies, male cigarette smokers average about 15% higher total testosterone and 13% higher free testosterone than non-smokers, likely because nicotine alters liver hormone metabolism and slows testosterone breakdown. That “smoker’s paradox” can still coincide with erectile dysfunction and infertility as smoking damages blood vessels and testosterone-producing Leydig cells, so higher lab numbers don’t ...

TRT side effects. Facts and myths.

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Nov 14, 2025 · 14 min read

TRT side effects most often include acne or oily skin, higher hematocrit, fluid retention, and reduced fertility, and they are usually manageable with appropriate dosing and monitoring. Here is a clear, evidence-based guide to testosterone replacement side effects and how to manage them safely. “Most problems blamed on TRT are preventable. The real risk is ...

Erectile dysfanction in men: The causes doctors look for and a plan that works

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Nov 01, 2025 · 15 min read

Erectile dysfunction is most often treatable, and in many men it is driven by blood flow problems, pelvic floor muscle issues, or a stress anxiety loop rather than “low testosterone” alone. The bigger point is that new erectile dysfunction can also be an early warning sign of cardiovascular risk, so a real workup is worth ...