CATEGORY: Hormone Replacement
Stroke, Heart Attack, and Testosterone
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb talk about a recent ad campaign for a class action lawsuit agains a particular brand of testosterone replacement treatment. They discuss the misleading studies that have contributed to the misconception that strokes and heart[...]
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss a condition known as Traumatic Brain Injury. They discuss how this condition can come about and what the symptoms and results are of those that suffer from it. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is[...]
Mood, Memory, and Menopause – Depression
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss depression and it's effects on women. They consider the most effective approach to treating depression, and highlight the importance of a relational-based medical practice. In this week's Healthcast, Brett Newcomb and I are[...]
Proactive Responsibility for Health Care Decisions
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the different viewpoints surrounding personal responsibility and proactive planning when it comes to symptoms of aging. Are these problems inevitable or can they be addressed and reversed? This week, Brett Newcomb and I[...]
Anger, Aggression, and Testosterone
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss whether testosterone replacement therapy causes anger and aggression. They also explore the topic of anger and defense mechanisms. There is a myth that taking testosterone will cause men to experience increased levels of[...]
What Makes You Look Old?
This study determined which attribute of your face affected your perceived age the most. When I ask women what signs of aging they have noticed on their face, they will usually talk about the wrinkles near their eyes, droopy eyelids, sagging skin, sunspots or[...]
Lose Weight by Changing Your Behavior
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss several emotional and medical conditions as they apply to weight loss. They also discuss various strategies to help people lose weight. If you are serious about controlling your weight or size, and beginning the[...]
Myths of Testosterone Replacement, Part 3: Will Testosterone Make You Fat?
This week, we continue our discussion about different myths of testosterone replacement. Specifically, we address the accusation that testosterone replacement therapy makes patients gain unwanted weight. Brett Newcomb and I have been doing a series of podcasts on the myths[...]
Myths of Testosterone Replacement for Women, Part 2
This week, Brett Newcomb and I continue our discussion on research that is being done regarding the process of testosterone replacement. We look at the facts and the myths surrounding this type of treatment and how it effects women. This[...]
Myths of Testosterone Replacement for Women, Part 1
This week, Brett Newcomb and I discuss current research that is being done regarding the process of testosterone replacement. We look at the facts and the myths surrounding this type of treatment. This week, Brett Newcomb and I are talking[...]