Books

Testosterone: it’s a powerhouse hormone that fuels men’s energy, focus, mood, and vitality at every age. Yet despite its importance, testosterone is surrounded by confusion, stigma, and half-truths.

In this accessible, myth-busting guide, leading GP with a specialist interest in men’s health, Dr Jeff Foster sets the record straight. Drawing on years of clinical experience, he explains how testosterone really works; why deficiency is far more common than most people think, and how it can impact everything from sleep to mental health, strength to sex, and overall wellbeing.

Learn how to spot the signs of low testosterone; what modern treatments can (and can’t) do, and why looking after your hormone health is one of the best investments you can make for your future.

Testosterone is not simply about muscles and libido. It’s about health, confidence, and living life to the fullest.

Being a man is bad for your health. Not only do men have a greater chance of getting almost every illness but they die sooner too: one in five men die before the age of 65. So why do so many men still accept poor health as a consequence of ‘just getting older’?

In Man Alive, Dr Jeff Foster, men’s health specialist and private GP, examines the most commonly misunderstood aspects of men’s health, such as testosterone deficiency and ‘male menopause’, heart disease, diabetes and mental health. He also looks at conditions related to male anatomy and physiology, including erectile dysfunction and prostate disease, with advice on what symptoms and signs to look for, how to self-examine, and when to consider seeing a doctor. Dr Foster covers problems to do with lifestyle too, including obesity, poor sleep, bad nutrition, and lack of exercise, and he examines the evidence for specific health claims — busting plenty of myths along the way.