Hormones In The News
Weight Loss May Help Menopausal Hot Flashes
February, 2011 - Hot flashes, also known as hot flushes, are a common symptom of menopause. Hot flashes typically consist of a warm sensation in the face, usually accompanied by sweating and redness, and can last for five or more years. Numerous studies suggest that a higher body mass index (BMI) -- a measurement of height and weight -- is associated with more frequent and disruptive hot flashes, but whether losing weight could make a difference has remained unclear.
Men's Lives Enhanced with Testosterone
February, 2011 - Whether you want to call it manopause, male menopause or a midlife crisis, andropause is a clear and present condition, faced by millions of American men each year. Andropause is defined as being the period in a man's life when hormone levels, namely testosterone, begin to decline. The decline is much more gradual than what women experience during menopause, but is characterized by many of the same symptoms.
With Hormone Therapy, Starting Later May Be Less Risky
February, 2011 - A new U.K. study called the Million Women Study analyzed data from over one million participants and determined that the timing of hormone therapy has a "substantial" effect on a women's risk of developing breast cancer. The findings were published in the January 28th issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute and support many of the claims made by the U.S. Women's Health Initiative (WHI) studies several years prior.
Study ties hot flashes to lower breast cancer risk
February, 2011 - Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle recently reported a link between hot flashes and a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. According to the report, women suffering from hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause are less likely to develop breast cancer in their lifetime. In fact, their risk is slashed by up to 50 percent.
Suzanne Somers: ?I Feel Sexiest When I Am Healthy?
January, 2011 - A recent article published in the Palm Beach Post discussed Suzanne Somers? latest book, Sexy Forever: How to Fight Fat After Forty. The 64-year-old actress and critically acclaimed celebrity health advocate attributes her youthful glow and slim figure to a balanced lifestyle, bioidentical hormones and her patented non-surgical facial toning system, the FaceMaster®.
Hypothyroidism Screening of Adults Could Improve Lives
January, 2011 - Many middle-aged people may be living with undiagnosed hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, when screening and treatment could improve their quality of life, according to a recent study from the United Kingdom. These findings were published by Emax Health and the study found that bringing thyroid hormone levels back to a healthy range could improve many symptoms, especially tiredness and loss of memory.
Hormone Therapy to Stave Off Alzheimer's disease?
October, 2010 - California's first lady Maria Shriver recently issued a new report in conjunction with the Alzheimer's association and it's official: Alzheimer's is a woman's disease. It's estimated that two-thirds of all Alzheimer's sufferers are women. While it's still not clear as to why the disease is more prevalent among women, doctors and scientists agree that more than likely, several factors are to blame. Shriver mentioned that scientists are currently looking into a possible link between Alzheimer's disease and estrogen decline.
Study: More U.S. girls starting puberty early
September, 2010 - The prevalence of precocious puberty has doubled over the past decade. While there are several theories surrounding the underlying causes of precocious puberty, studies have suggested that the early onset of puberty is likely the result of a combination of environmental and lifestyle factors. In fact scientists say that a child's experiences during infancy and even in the womb may contribute to early development. Regardless of the cause, one thing is for certain - something is definitely wrong hormonally.
Are Men Experiencing Male Menopause?
September, 2010 - Many physicians are now saying that women aren't the only ones who experience a gradual decline in sex hormones and that the majority of the symptoms men are burdened with as they age are oftentimes the result of andropause - the male menopause. Symptoms of andropause are similar to the issues faced by women during menopause - low libido, muscle loss, weight gain, fatigue, irritability and depression. As andropause quickly becomes a household name, more and more men are seeing their doctors to find out if they too are suffering from the male menopause.
Middle-aged? Tired? Not interested in sex? Hey, Mister? you might be in ?male menopause?
July, 2010 - According to an article recently published in the Palm Beach Post, male menopause is not a myth after all. It turns out that men a have a biological time clock too. Unlike menopause, testosterone production in men doesn't necessarily "turn off," but instead gradually declines with age. The slow decrease in the male sex hormone known as testosterone can lead to a variety of symptoms, including low libido, erectile dysfunction, depression, fatigue and even hot flashes and night sweats.
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