Improving physical function and mobility in a continuously expanding elderly population
emerges as a high priority of medicine today. Muscle mass, strength/power, and maximal …

Epidemiological studies have demonstrated a close relationship between depression and
cardiovascular disease (CVD). Although it is known that the central nervous system (CNS) …

Importance Testosterone use in older men is increasing, but its long-term effects on
progression of atherosclerosis are unknown. Objective To determine the effect of …

Background—The relation between endogenous testosterone concentrations and health in
men is controversial. Methods and Results—We examined the prospective relationship …

Background: Sex hormone levels in men change during aging. These changes may be
associated with insulin sensitivity and the metabolic syndrome. Methods: We studied the …

Introduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a highly prevalent disorder associated with a
significant burden of illness. The prevalence and incidence of ED are strongly age‐related …

Background—Early repolarization pattern is a common ECG finding characterized by J-point
elevation and QRS notching or slurring in the inferior and/or lateral leads, yet little is known …

Favourable changes in total body fat and regional fat distribution suggest a potential role for
testosterone in obesity. However, lifestyle advice to achieve sustained weight loss should be …

In young men (defined as age< 50 years) with classic hypogonadism caused by known
diseases of the hypothalamus, pituitary or testes, testosterone replacement therapy induces …

Background: Data suggest that endogenous sex hormones (testosterone,
dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate [DHEA-S], and estradiol) influence cardiovascular disease …