For decades, low testosterone has been viewed almost exclusively as being a men’s health issue. But that narrative is finally changing. Major medical journals, mainstream media outlets, and health organizations are finally recognizing what Renew Youth has been...
If you’re over 40, does it seem like you get sick more often than you used to? Or when you do get sick, does it take longer to recover? There’s a reason for that. A person’s immune system naturally weakens with age, a phenomenon known as...
When discussing hormone optimization in men, testosterone almost always takes center stage. And rightly so. Afterall, testosterone drives many aspects of male physiology, from muscle growth and mood stability to energy production and sexual function. However,...
We’ve had an increasing number of inquiries lately about the newer version of oral testosterone that became available for men not too long ago. What we’ve learned from these inquiries is that there seems to be a lot of confusion out there about this option. In this...
You’ve been doing everything right. Counting calories, hitting the gym, cutting carbs—all the things that worked during your 20s and 30s. And yet the scale won’t budge. Or worse, your weight is creeping up in spite of your best efforts. Sound familiar? If...
Your gut and your hormones are in constant communication with one another. In fact, there is a continual interplay between the two. But if that ongoing conversation breaks down, undesirable consequences can ripple through the entire endocrine system. Most people don’t...
In recent years, intermittent fasting (IF) has exploded in popularity as an effective health optimization strategy. And for good reason. When done correctly, IF can provide impressive benefits relative to metabolism, cellular health, and longevity. But here’s...
Were you told that having a hysterectomy would solve your gynecological problems? Perhaps you had fibroids. Or endometriosis. Heavy bleeding. Or even cancer. Regardless, surgery probably seemed like the answer. And perhaps it was indeed necessary and/or it resolved...
Fat that accumulates around the midsection rarely shows up overnight. For most people, belly fat comes on gradually. It’s also true that abdominal weight often occurs in spite of eating and exercise habits that haven’t changed (or that might even be better than they...
Waking up drenched in sweat during the night is miserable. Your sheets are soaked. You’re chilled. And you’re exhausted from disrupted sleep. If you’re a woman in perimenopause or early menopause, you may assume night sweats are just part par for the course. But...