Childhood Behavioral Differences in Boys vs. Girls | Carole Hooven, Ph.D.

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Get An Introductory Guide to Longevity and my weekly newsletter here (free): https://bit.ly/48C7QcA Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/rQ-LTW3c5vc Become a member to receive exclusive content: https://bit.ly/3M2owkT This clip is from episode #374 - The evolutionary biology of testosterone: how it shapes male development and sex-based behavioral differences | Carole Hooven, Ph.D. In this clip, they discuss: - Behavioral Differences in Young Children – Differences between five-year-old boys and girls are linked more to early developmental influences than to current testosterone levels, which are minimal at that age - Current Hormone Levels Predict Little – Present testosterone levels offer limited predictive power for behavior, aggression, or sexual behavior in children or adults - Testosterone in Childhood Is Nearly Absent – Both sexes have very low and similar testosterone levels during early childhood, meaning observed behavioral differences arise from earlier developmental windows, not circulating hormones - Large Variation Within Each Sex – Behavioral traits vary widely among individuals, and averages do not determine how any specific child or adult will behave - Mini-Puberty Explained – Male infants experience a brief surge in testosterone starting around one month old, peaking at three months, and declining by six months; this period may influence brain development and early activity levels -------- About: The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more. Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan. Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: https://peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use/