Testosterone has an image problem.
To some people, high levels of the primary male sex hormone is a synonym for aggressive or toxic behaviour, or the sinister goal of doped-up Olympians and steroid-fuelled bodybuilders. To others, a low level of testosterone is the cause of every male health problem from dwindling libido to midlife lethargy,…
When Elon Musk revealed the secrets behind his dramatic 13.6kg weight-loss on X in November 2022, it was the first time many people had heard the words ‘Ozempic’ and ‘Wegovy’ - the “miraculous” weight-loss drugs feted by doctors and celebrities. Headlines were made. Internet searches spiked.
But how many of us recall that Musk also…
Testosterone is a vital hormone for men’s health, supporting everything from muscle mass and bone density to red blood cell production, heart health, fertility and sexual function. No wonder abnormally low testosterone levels are linked to serious medical problems, including infertility, erectile dysfunction, diabetes, anaemia, osteoporosis, fatigue, obesity, heart disease – and even a 35%…
Do you suffer from persistent fatigue, decreased libido, muscle weakness, and mood changes? There’s a chance you may be suffering from low testosterone levels and could benefit from testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT.
If you have any symptoms of low testosterone - which can range from loss of morning erections to ‘man boobs’ - your…
Sharron Davies Sharron Davies is a British former swimmer who competed internationally for more than 20 years, including three Olympics. She won a silver medal in the 400m individual medley at the 1980 Moscow Games, missing out on gold to East Germany’s Petra Schneider who later admitted doping. Since retirement she starred as Amazon in…
Dr Nic Gill Dr Nic Gill is a professional strength and conditioning coach with huge expertise in rugby and other sports. He is the head S&C coach of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby union team and Associate Professor at the University of Waikato. He is a staff wellness and fitness consultant for a number…
Browse ‘health at every size’ on social media and you will soon see why this weight-inclusive movement attracts such frenzied debate. There is certainly much to admire about an approach which rejects weight-loss goals; invites a broader view of health; promotes enjoyable physical movement for people of all sizes; fights weight stigma; champions inclusive access…
From racing steroid-fuelled swimmers in the 1980s to defending fair sport for women today, Sharron Davies has shown rare courage, ambition and resilience. She tells Unfiltered how she stayed strong through constant adversity