More testosterone won’t make a better soldier or a tougher man – aggression and strength drive T levels, not the other way around
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is requiring service members to screen for low testosterone levels. Ironically, the military lifestyle itself is more likely to lower T levels.
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Published: 20 July 2026
Source: The Conversation Technology
Category: News
Topics: Military & security
Retrieved: 21 July 2026
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