Abdominal fat

Articles on why belly fat accumulates, how it affects testosterone, insulin sensitivity, and cardiovascular risk, and what it means for men’s health. Covers evidence-based strategies to reduce visceral fat through training, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and targeted supplementation.

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

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

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Nov 21, 2025 · 13 min read

Red and near‑infrared light therapy (photobiomodulation) may lead to small, body‑contouring reductions in waist, hip, or thigh measurements—typically measured in centimeters—by stimulating mitochondrial energy production and influencing how fat cells release stored fat, but it has not been shown to produce large or consistent drops in body weight or BMI. Here’s what the research really ...

Top 3 ways to increase testosterone naturally

Top 3 ways to increase testosterone naturally

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Oct 30, 2025 · 11 min read

The most reliable natural ways to raise testosterone in men are to reduce abdominal fat (losing ~10% of body weight typically increases total testosterone by ~80–100 ng/dL, and ~15% can add ~200–250 ng/dL), prioritize consistent sleep, and lower chronic stress that suppresses the brain–testicle (HPT) axis. Here’s how to apply those levers safely, what “low ...

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