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High cortisol, cortisol/DHEA, cortisol/testosterone ratios may drive schizophrenia

The connection between chronic stress and schizophrenia is well-established but medicine continues to vehemently deny that stress…

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Low androgens, not low estrogens, linked to heart disease in aging women

One of the most pernicious myths medicine created (and has been promoting for the last century) is…

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Blocking estrogen (and/or taking DHEA) prevents menopausal obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, etc

A remarkable study, which for a reasonable person should unilaterally invalidate the mainstream dogma that menopause is…

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Cells preferentially accumulate Pregnenolone (P5), Progesterone (P4), and DHEA

A study not directly dealing with disease, though its findings are probably relevant for all diseases. It…

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Not a “male” hormone – testosterone (T) beneficial for female heart health

It always feels good to read an article on a scientific discovery and have one of the…

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Vitamin D improves ovarian reserves in women with infertility

Diminished ovarian reserves are one of the major causes of female infertility. It used to be a…

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DHEA causes fat-loss and improved glucose metabolism in humans

Another study corroborating the role of DHEA as one of the “youth” hormones. A recent study already…

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Childhood stress causes mental illness in adults by blunting androgens

Yet another great study solidifying the evidence on just how detrimental early childhood stress is. It has…

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Heart attack survivors have high stress (cortisol/adrenaline) hypersensitivity, low androgens

A very interesting study that highlights yet again the connection between chronic stress and ill systemic health,…

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Sexual activity and stress levels (HPA activity) may determine longevity

The study below tried to tease out the main factors affecting the longevity of the legendary naked…