Hormones In The News

February, 2010 - A recent article published in the Roanoke Times discussed the male menopause and what men can do to relieve symptoms. When it comes to menopause, women have a pretty good idea of they can expect. Men on the other hand have been kept in the dark on the issue. The fact of the matter is, andropause (the male menopause) is real and affects millions of American men each year.

February, 2010 - Lately, Bisphenol A has been a hot topic. Experts warn that the organic compound oftentimes referred to as BPA can lead to everything from hormonal imbalance to coronary heart disease (CHD). In fact, according to recent studies, participants with the highest quantities of BPA found in their urine were more than twice as likely to develop CHD, when compared to individuals with lower levels of BPA. BPA is most often used as a manufacturing agent in a variety of soft plastics...

February, 2010 - The most troubling part of the body that gives women the most amounts of frustration and anxiety is her middle. If a women carrying an extra 10 pounds of baggage she'll feel anguish over the muffin top that appears every time she puts on a pair of jeans. Women have a greater tendency to pack on belly weight more commonly when she is approaching her perimenopausal years and beyond. I call this taunting belly fat menopot.

February, 2010 - BodyLogicMD Chief Medical Officer Alicia Stanton, M.D. weighs in on the recent NY Times article that accounted the experiences of middle-aged John Bellizzi (51) during andropause. The article demonstrated how integrative therapies can help men overcome symptoms of the male menopause, known as andropause.

February, 2010 - BodyLogicMD Medical Director Jennifer Landa, M.D. weighs in on the recent NY Times article that accounted the experiences of middle-aged John Bellizzi (51) during andropause. The article demonstrated how integrative therapies can help men overcome symptoms of the male menopause, known as andropause.

February, 2010 - NEARLY EVERY SUNDAY morning - Easter and Mother's Day included - John Bellizzi says goodbye to his wife, Francesca, grabs an equipment bag and slides into the front seat of his black BMW. He drives to a high-school soccer field about 10 miles from his home in the New York City suburb of Rye.

February, 2010 - Recent studies have revealed a correlation between Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and hypogonadism or low testosterone in men. The objective was to determine the effect that low testosterone and MDD have on overall sexual function. Male sexual function was gauged using the Sex Effects (SexFX) Scale and the depression was rated according to the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression-17 item.

February, 2010 - According a recent article published in the LA Times, hormones may be the key to a long, healthy and passionate relationship. Arthur Aron, a social psychologist at Stony Brook University conducted a study consisting of 10 women and seven men who had recently "fallen in love" (within the last 17 months).

February, 2010 - As many as 1 in 8 women can expect to have issues with their thyroid gland have during their lifetime. But, the common symptoms such as fatigue, hot flashes and weight gain can sometimes be confused with other conditions such as menopause. As NBC's Lee Cowan reports a little awareness may go a long away to avoiding a misdiagnosis.

January, 2010 - It doesn't matter how old you are, exercise is vital to your health and well-being. However, many people are putting it off with distractions such as watching TV, surfing the internet or playing video games. To reach the minimal threshold for good health you only have to burn 700- 1000 calories a week, which is less than a half hour a day of physical activity.