Mike McAvennie

1 month ago | honehealth.com | Adrienne Mandelberger |Jennifer Chesak |Rebekah Harding |Mike McAvennie

You can guess all you want, but the only way to know if your testosterone levels are where they should be is to test them. Maybe you’re feeling sluggish, struggling to add muscle, or your sex drive isn’t what it used to be. Or maybe you just want a baseline, to have something to measure against if issues arise. Whatever your reason, testing gives you hard data—the first step in taking control of your health. But not all testosterone tests are created equal.

Nov 26, 2024 | honehealth.com | Rebekah Harding |Amy Pearlman |Sahil Lavingia |Mike McAvennie

For nearly two decades, Jason Carr took steroids—unmonitored, anabolic hormones—to achieve his dream physique. Back then, Carr didn’t worry about the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, hormone imbalances, and mental health disorders that came with the injections. But when he quit steroids cold turkey seven years ago, he learned his years of steroid use had wrecked his body’s testosterone production. He started feeling unshakeable fatigue, insomnia, and depression.

Sep 25, 2024 | honehealth.com | Matthew Bergdorf |Jessica Migala |Mike McAvennie |John Coulter

I’ve always been hyper-focused on my health. In my 20s, I earned a master’s degree in exercise physiology and became a certified strength and conditioning coach shortly after. I never missed a day at the gym. I figured I’d be one of those guys who remained fit well into old age. But when I turned 30, something felt “off.” My once sharp memory was clouded by brain fog. In the past, I could rattle off sports statistics from years ago. Now, I struggled to recall words and fitness concepts I used daily.

Jul 17, 2024 | rockdalenewtoncitizen.com | Mike McAvennie

Jul 17, 2024 | aol.com | Mike McAvennie

July 17, 2024 at 10:00 AMfizkes // ShutterstockTestosterone is an important hormone. It helps men develop during puberty, and as they age, it plays a critical role in helping control fat levels, cholesterol, and glucose levels. Testosterone production peaks in your teen years and remains high until your mid-30s, when your testosterone levels start to decline, at the rate of one to two percent per year. But determining normal testosterone levels by age? That's a little more complicated.