Low Testosterone Linked to Decreased Income and Life Expectancy

By Brad Palubicki,

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We all know that poverty decreases people’s life expectancy. Lack of proper medical care and healthy nutrition takes its toll on the human body. However, according to a recent study by University College London, there may be another important factor at play that makes our life clock tick faster.

Researchers found that men with lower income and educational background tend to have lower testosterone levels than those of a higher socio-economic status. More specifically, British men earning less than $9,000 a year had about 10 percent lower testosterone than those earning more than $44,000 annually.

Considering the fact that low testosterone often leads to a number of other health complications, including depression, weight gain and heart disease, it’s not surprising that in the U.K., people with higher income live up to eight years longer than the poor.

What’s more, people with less education were found to have low levels of cortisol, an adrenal hormone that is essential for regulating a number of important functions including immune responses, anti-inflammatory actions, blood pressure, and more. People with the least education also had insufficient levels of IGF proteins, the lack of which reduces mental abilities and increases the risk of cancer.

Professor Diana Kuh, of University College London said: “'These socio-economic differences in hormone systems may play a role in explaining social inequalities in health as we age.”

If you suspect that your hormonal health might be out of balance, you should consult a qualified professional as soon as possible. Hormones play a central role in the functioning of our bodies, and it is important to keep a close watch on them throughout our life.

Stay healthy!

How Your Clothes May Be Influencing Your Testosterone

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Throughout history people have used clothing to portray their social status. Whether we like it or not, we are all affected by the information that our outfits communicate to the world.

A recent study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology took this idea to a whole new level when it revealed that the clothes we wear affect our very hormones.

To conduct their study, researchers gathered 128 men between 18 and 32 years old, who were of diverse socio-economic backgrounds and divided them into two groups – “targets” and “neutral perceivers.” The targets were then dressed in high-status and low-status clothing. The high-status targets wore business suites, while the low-status targets were given sweat pants, sandals and plain T-shirts.

The targets then were asked to engage in a business negotiation with a neutral perceiver, in which they played the role of a chief financial officer of a large company and had to negotiate the most favorable deal. Scientists then compared the results produced by the low- and high-status targets, and found significant differences, not only in their behavior, but also in their testosterone levels before and after the experiment.

Participants dressed in high-status clothing exhibited more confidence and achieved higher profits with their negotiated deals than those who were dressed in low-status attire. Moreover, the low-status participants experienced a 20 percent drop in their testosterone levels compared to the measurements taken before the experiment.

This research demonstrates how sensitive our endocrine system is to various outside influences. If mere clothing can reduce testosterone production by 20 percent, it is easy to imagine how damaging a bad diet, stress and other factors can be to our hormonal health. This is why it is very important to be careful with the choices we make, and keep a close watch on our daily routines.

And if dressing well can help alleviate at least some of those negative influences, well, it might just be time to buy yourself a new suit.

Low Testosterone Levels in Men May Cause Atherosclerosis, Study Finds

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According to research that was recently published in Clinical Endocrinology, low levels of both free and total testosterone in men are linked to an increased risk of coronary atherosclerosis.

For the Atherosclerosis study, researchers analyzed the hormone levels of more than 3,000 male participants without a previously known history of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Multiple blood samples were taken in order to measure the correlation between free testosterone and coronary artery calcium among other things.

After tallying up the data, researchers found that men with lower total testosterone had significantly higher coronary calcium levels than those men whose testosterone levels were above 9.54 to 10.4 nmol/L.

Testosterone deficiency (Low-T) is a serious medical condition that often leads to a number of health complications if left untreated. Remember to always speak with a qualified physician if you suspect that you might be affected by Low-T and don’t try to self-medicate.

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How Diet and Exercise Can Help Boost Your Testosterone

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In order to get a better understanding of our own health, it may help to look at our bodies as complex chemical machines. In order to manufacture the chemicals necessary for proper functioning, our bodies require a certain balance of nutrients to be constantly present in our diet.

Whenever our diet begins to lack nutrients from quality proteins, an assortment of fruits, vegetables or whole grains, our bodies become unable to synthesize the building blocks necessary to maintain a chemical balance. Such imbalance may lead to a variety of physical and mental health complications, including depression and low testosterone.

Fortunately, there are many foods that have been known to naturally boost testosterone production and vitality. For example, certain seafood, including shrimp, salmon and tuna are rich in vitamin D, which is associated with testosterone production. Eggs and steak contain high levels of cholesterol, saturated fat and protein, which are essential for synthesizing muscle growth and hormone production. Foods that are rich in Zinc may also help, as this mineral plays an important role in testosterone production.

Nutrition aside, exercise is one of the most effective ways to naturally boost your testosterone and improve your mood. Strength training exercises, including squats, bench-presses and muscle-ups activate both muscular and nervous systems, that in turn stimulate the endocrine system and overall testosterone production.

Of course, none of these methods would be sufficient for those already suffering from testosterone deficiency, also known as Low-T. People affected by this medical condition need to consult an endocrinologist and undergo professionalmedical treatment. Fortunately, testosterone replacement therapy is available for those whose testosterone levels are continuously below the normal range. Still, a healthy diet and regular exercise will help you stay on top of your health and enjoy a meaningful and rewarding lifestyle.

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