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Best push pull legs routine for muscle gain: How to run a push pull legs split without wrecking your joints

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

Jan 16, 2026 · 14 min read

For most healthy men, a push pull legs split is one of the best push pull legs routines because it organizes training around movement patterns, distributes weekly volume efficiently, and builds in recovery so you can progress without living sore. The key is matching the split to your schedule, then using evidence-based volume, intensity, and ...

The mitochondrial theory of aging: Why your cells lose power and how to fix it

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 13, 2026 · 12 min read

Between ages 30 and 70, mitochondrial function in skeletal muscle can drop by 25–30%, lowering ATP production and slowing repair, fat metabolism, and hormone output—changes many researchers consider a core driver of aging. The good news is that mitochondria can respond to the right signals, and this guide shows how to recognize dysfunction and rebuild ...

Does creatine increase testosterone? The science on muscle fuel and male hormones

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

Jan 11, 2026 · 10 min read

Creatine monohydrate does not significantly increase total or free testosterone in healthy men in controlled studies, because it works by boosting cellular energy (ATP recycling) rather than directly stimulating the endocrine system. It may still help you train harder and see temporary workout-related hormone spikes—and a single 2009 rugby study reporting higher DHT (a potent ...

Ultrahuman ring vs Oura: Which smart ring is worth it for men’s sleep and recovery?

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

Jan 09, 2026 · 11 min read

Smart rings promise better sleep, better training, and better energy. Here is what “ultrahuman ring vs oura” really means for men, what the data can and cannot tell you, and how to use either ring like a clinician would. “A smart ring can’t diagnose you, but it can help you spot patterns that matter: short ...

Does alcohol cause inflammation? What men need to know about the immune response

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

Jan 04, 2026 · 10 min read

Alcohol causes systemic, dose-dependent inflammation by producing acetaldehyde and activating liver immune cells (Kupffer cells) to release pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-6, while also weakening the gut barrier so bacterial toxins can enter the bloodstream. That immune “alarm” can keep firing long after the buzz fades—affecting blood vessels, testosterone production, and sexual function. ...