Curr Biol September 2012 PMID 23017989

The lifespan of Korean eunuchs.

Kyung-Jin Min, Cheol-Koo Lee, Han-Nam Park

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The text discusses the history and significant roles of Korean eunuchs, highlighting their influence in the royal court and their lifespan during different historical periods.
It examines how eunuchs' lifespans varied based on their social status, roles, and the political stability of Korea.
The text also explores the decline of eunuchs' prominence in Korean society and how their life expectancy was affected by changing political and social conditions.]

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Longevity of Korean Eunuchs and Historical Influences on Lifespan

The video explores the history and influence of Korean eunuchs, highlighting how their lifespan varied based on social status, roles, and political stability throughout history, and discusses the decline of their…

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Tom Waters

@T__Waters · X

@AJA_Cortes "We examined the lifespan of Korean eunuchs by analyzing the Yang-Se-Gye-Bo" What are the living conditions of a eunuch? Why are they eunuchs in the first place? This is the classic "women with horses live longer" trash science.

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Alpine Institute: Longevity Research & Diagnostics

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Read more: https://t.co/KJXy7KAU0c #LongevityScience #HormonesAndAging #LifeExpectancy #AgingResearch #Testosterone #Healthspan #ScienceFacts #HumanBiology

Feb 20, 2025 · 1,338 followers View post →

jay bird

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@gregmushen @CharlesMBrenner Now do eunuchs… https://t.co/ABYO1pMTl1

Jan 8, 2025 · 6 likes · 234 followers View post →

Roozbeh Pournader

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@Felaankas برای من که کار می‌کند. دنبال این بگردید: The lifespan of Korean eunuchs, Current Biology, Volume 22, Issue 18

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Dr. Zain | RiverRock Medical

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@JeffNippard Hey, saw your steroid video, you touched on TRT, would love to get your thoughts on my videos focused more on TRT: https://t.co/DHWOAU7WlX

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Dr. Zain | RiverRock Medical

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@ted_ryce Think carefully about trying to raise your levels - there is no evidence of benefit, and some (epidemiological) evidence of harm. https://t.co/DHWOAU7WlX

Oct 2, 2023 · 1 like · 80 followers View post →

Dr. Zain | RiverRock Medical

@DrZainHakeem · X

Castrating males of many species increases their longevity. An historical study in humans indicates the same is true for us - so is TRT really a fountain of youth? Or a poison? https://t.co/tTK9IdyIvQ https://t.co/5tw2281gW5

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Dr. Zain | RiverRock Medical

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@robertlufkinmd Because there's also observational data that castration improves longevity in men. Some things just aren't worth giving up. https://t.co/DHWOAU7WlX

Aug 22, 2023 · 80 followers View post →

Dr. Zain | RiverRock Medical

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The evolutionary reason behind a higher male death rate. https://t.co/DHWOAU7WlX https://t.co/wXtrsOu1eM

Aug 22, 2023 · 80 followers View post →

Dr. Zain | RiverRock Medical

@DrZainHakeem · X

Let alone statins - even in TRT trials, pharma-funded trials downplay risks and harms, compared to independent trials. https://t.co/tTK9IdyIvQ https://t.co/9roMVJqvRh

Aug 22, 2023 · 80 followers View post →

Dr. Zain | RiverRock Medical

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@DrSteinberg_Uro https://t.co/DHWOAU7WlX Placebo-controlled studies have found that testosterone supplementation within the normal range does not improve energy levels or cognitive function, even in men with low testosterone levels.

Aug 19, 2023 · 80 followers View post →

Dr. Zain | RiverRock Medical

@DrZainHakeem · X

@BioLayne Well, it's not gonna be TRT. https://t.co/DHWOAU7WlX Placebo-controlled studies have found that testosterone supplementation within the normal range does not improve energy levels, even in men with low testosterone levels.

Aug 19, 2023 · 1 like · 80 followers View post →

Dr. Zain | RiverRock Medical

@DrZainHakeem · X

View the FULL Video HERE: https://t.co/DHWOAU7WlX https://t.co/no7PT30IvY

Aug 18, 2023 · 1 like · 80 followers View post →

Sherry Wuestenberg

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