Sex differences between males and females can be detected early in life. They are present
also later even to a much greater extent affecting our life in adulthood and a wide spectrum …

In the course of evolution, social dominance has been a strong force sha** the
organization of social systems in many species. Individuals with a better ability to represent …

Abstract Contribution to Special Issue on Fast effects of steroids. It is well documented that
testosterone concentrations change rapidly within reproductively relevant contexts (eg …

Diet is a factor which can influence both glycaemic variables and body mass. The aim of this
study was to compare the influence of a 12-week, well-planned, low-calorie ketogenic diet …

Testosterone is associated with status-seeking behaviors such as competition, which may
depend on whether one wins or loses status, but also on the stability of one's status. We …

Testosterone (T) is linked to human mating and parenting. Here, we comprehensively
reviewed evidence on whether, in men and women,(1) basal T levels are related to mating …

Estrogens (E2) exert a plethora of neuroprotective actions against aged-associated brain
diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD). Part of these actions takes place through …

A contribution to a special issue on Hormones and Human Competition. Studies in non-
human animals and humans have demonstrated the important role of testosterone in …

How can an individual be motivated to perform a target exercise or activity? This question
arises in training, therapeutic, and education settings alike, yet despite—or even because of …

Emerging evidence suggests that hormonal contraceptives (HCs) impact psychological
outcomes through alterations in neurophysiology. In this review, we first introduce a …