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Semaglutide and testosterone: The science of combining therapies for men

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

Dec 08, 2025 · 10 min read

For men fighting the double burden of obesity and low testosterone, standard diet advice often fails. New research suggests that combining metabolic support with hormone optimization creates a synergy that protects muscle while burning fat. “Men often view their weight and their hormones as two separate problems to solve. In reality, they are deeply interconnected. ...

The science of food noise and how to turn down the volume

Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist

Dec 03, 2025 · 16 min read

If your brain never shuts up about food, it is not a character flaw. It is a brain–body signal problem that you can dial down with the right mix of habits, hormones and, when needed, medication. “When a man tells me he wakes up thinking about food and goes to bed planning his next snack, ...

Is your diet sabotaging your hormones? The science of testosterone killing foods

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 03, 2025 · 16 min read

Certain everyday staples — from fried takeout to sugary drinks and packaged snacks — act like “testosterone killing foods” by driving inflammation, belly fat, and hormone disruption in men. Here is what the science says, what to watch for, and how to eat to protect your testosterone. “Most men do not lose testosterone overnight. They ...

Red light therapy for weight loss: what really works and what’s hype

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 21, 2025 · 13 min read

Red light therapy for weight loss is everywhere on social media, but the science is more nuanced than the before‑and‑after photos. Here is what research really shows, how it might work, and how to decide if it fits into your weight‑loss plan. “When patients ask me if red light therapy will make the pounds fall ...

Top 3 ways to increase testosterone naturally

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

Oct 30, 2025 · 11 min read

Testosterone shapes sex drive, strength, mood, and long‑term health in men. Here is what healthy testosterone levels look like, what low testosterone really means, and how to raise testosterone safely using evidence, not hype. “Testosterone is not a mystery lottery. In most men, extra belly fat, poor sleep, and nonstop stress quietly drag levels down. ...