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Uh-Oh Muscle Men! Weightlifting May Cause Baldness

Apparently, scientists in the UK are saying that weight lifting may be a cause of hair loss in some men. The peaks and drop in testosterone following a lifting session apparently shrink hair follicles. Big muscles, or a head of hair? You pick!

~ By Mary Shomon, Thyroid Disease Guide / Image: clipart.com

Wednesday May 7, 2008 | comments (0)

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