All Entries in the "Menopause" Category
Hormones That Boost Women’s Health
Media reports have trumpeted the fact that hormone replacement with synthetic progestin and oral estrogen poses serious health risks for women. Lost in the commotion: Bio-identical progesterone and topical estrogen are important tools for women’s health. They can help relieve PMS and ease menopause problems while lowering your risk of cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis.
Calcium Plus Protein Equals Healthy Weight Loss
A major concern of dieting individuals is getting adequate nutrients while cutting back on calorie intake. Researchers at McMaster University report that a healthy weight-loss eating plan should include protein- and calcium-rich foods.
Seniors At Serious Risk From Prescriptions
Four out of 10 older adults receiving home-healthcare are probably taking one or more prescription drugs that are unsafe or ineffective for someone their age, according to a study published in The Journal of General Internal Medicine.
When Menopause Sends Estrogen Down, Weight Goes Up
A study at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center shows that when estrogen levels drop during menopause, neural centers in the brain lose their ability to keep hunger and energy expenditure in control because they are normally controlled by the female hormone. The familiar result: weight gain!
Doctor Recommends Natural Products For Menopause Treatments
Millions of women in the United States struggle with menopause symptoms on a daily basis. This natural, biological stage typically occurs when a woman is in her late 40s or early 50s and the drop in estrogen levels causes her to stop menstruating.
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