Addressing men's wellness through fertility optimization, libido restoration, and fitness strategies. Guidance on managing male-specific conditions and aging.
Powerful shoulders provide strength and remain a key component of a complete physique. While not every man can have the shoulders of a comic book superhero, heavy overhead pressing and strong lateral work can add to the strength and width of your shoulders.
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Male enhancement pills typically target production of nitric oxide, testosterone, and growth hormone in order to increase libido and sexual performance in men. Nitric oxide (NO) is the free form gas that expands blood vessels, making erections possible. With more NO available to the body, sexual function increases.
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A natural hormonal process as a man ages is the decline of his libido, also known as sex drive. This happens because the body's production of testosterone slows over time, and the development of fat on men causes an increased production of estrogen, a female hormone.
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As you age, the drop-off of your libido is inevitable. The body's production of sex drive-fueling hormones begins to slow while men begin developing more estrogen and women more testosterone. A major breaking point for women is menopause, when the libido takes a sharp drop.
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Cysts are fluid-filled sacs that may occur inside the testicle. Most of them are probably benign. To rule out anything abnormal, you may want to follow up with your doctor. He should let you know if indeed they could pose health issues such as infertility.
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Men who have trouble fathering children often suffer from low sperm count and poor sperm motility. Sperm count is measured by determining the number of sperm in one milliliter of semen. A sperm count of less than 40 million/mL is regarded as less than normal and will typically result in fertility problems.
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Extenze is a popular supplement for male enhancement. The manufacturer, Biotab Nutraceuticals, offers some very ambitious marketing claims.
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AARP magazine celebrates 90210 star Luke Perry's 50th birthday, showing him aging gracefully and embracing aging,
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The circulatory system includes the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries. Also known as the cardiovascular system, this network carries oxygen and nutrients to the body. It also transports waste products to the kidneys, liver and lungs for elimination.
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Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Athletes take these substances to gain strength and size, according to an October 2009 review in "Critical Care Medicine." Some amino acids increase the production of testosterone.
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Diabetes causes changes in blood sugar levels that can occur suddenly, especially after eating. While most diabetics focus on how high their blood sugars rise after eating, a sudden drop in blood sugar, called hypoglycemia, can also cause serious problems.
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With the introduction of Viagra and other male enhancement medications, many men (and women) have become intrigued with the prospects of overcoming their sexual afflictions. Herbs present a natural over-the-counter solution to sexual enhancement for men, boosting libido and helping harness testosterone.
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Sex drive -- also known as libido -- is a natural part of the body's maturation process that starts around puberty. If all goes well, both men and women will have an elevated sex drive well into adulthood. But if your wife happens to have a low sex drive, this can eventually lead to a problem with your relationship.
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Hot flashes, which can cause you to alternatively fling off extra coverings and huddle under them just minutes later, are more commonly associated with menopause than pregnancy. But pregnancy can also cause hot flashes; both hormonal changes and other factors can contribute to hot flashes in pregnancy.
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Gingerbread men were first introduced by Queen Elizabeth I, who would have gingerbread cookies made in the likeness of her guests. While these treats tend to make their appearance during the Christmas season, you can enjoy these sweet and spicy cookies at any time.
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Once you reach the age of 45, you might find that you can't work out with quite the intensity that you used to. Thankfully, there are a variety of supplements available that can provide you with the boost you need to feel like you're 20 again at the gym.
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Kegel exercises are controlled muscle contractions designed to strengthen the muscles between the bones in your pelvis. Men commonly perform these exercises to combat the effects of urine leakage or urinary incontinence.
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Erectile dysfunction or inability to achieve and maintain erections is among most commonly treated sexual problems in males. This increasingly occurs with middle to old age although it can also affect young men. General treatment revolves around increasing libido or desire and mainly the ability to have erections.
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Most often found on the chest, hips, thighs, buttocks and flanks, stretch marks are just as common in men as they are in women. Both genders get stretch marks for the same reasons, and -- unless caused by an infection -- they are usually permanent.
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Men's fertilization abilities can decrease after age 40, but the clock doesn't tick quite as loudly as it does for women. Many men become dads after 50. Actor Tony Randall became a father at age 77. So there is a lot of hope. But the reality is that aging can make a difference in sperm count.
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