Category: Mental Health
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Anxiety Regulation and Hormones
Hormones play a significant role in the regulation of anxiety and can influence its intensity and frequency. Several hormones are involved in the body’s stress response and can contribute to anxiety symptoms. Here are some…
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Hormonal Changes and Brain Fog
Brain fog in middle-aged Americans can be caused by several factors, some of which are specific to this age group. Here are several potential contributors to brain fog in middle-aged individuals: Middle age is often…
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How to Manage Symptoms of Menopause Rage
Menopause rage is a term used to describe the physical and emotional changes experienced by women going through menopause that cause a sudden outburst of anger. During menopause, when natural hormone levels begin to drop,…
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What Is HRT for Men?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for men is a medical intervention for those suffering from hormone imbalance. HRT works by replacing hormones that are either naturally low or out of balance, allowing men to maintain healthy…
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Can Hormone Imbalance Cause Depression?
While hormone levels naturally fluctuate over time and within different stages of life, significant changes in hormone levels can seriously affect one’s mental health. For example, low levels of a hormone called progesterone have been…
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What Are Stress Hormones and How Do They Impact You?
We’ve all heard of and experienced stress before. Some describe it as that feeling we get when we’re overwhelmed, anxious, or afraid. But, essentially, stress is that nonspecific response of the body to any demand…
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Can a Hormone Imbalance Cause Anxiety?
If you’re feeling anxious, it may not be all in your head. Here’s how hormone imbalance can cause anxiety and what you can do about it.
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Why Am I So Irritable?
Though many things may cause us to experience occasional irritability, ongoing mood changes may be hormone-related in both men and women. When irritability becomes a recurrent theme, it may be time to investigate hormones as…
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COVID and the Impact of Stress on Hormones
Understanding how stress can influence your hormonal state is always valuable. But in the midst of a global pandemic that is introducing new and unpredictable stressors, it takes on even greater importance.
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Anxiety: What the Evidence Tells Us
Testosterone replacement therapy for anxiety may not be a well-known treatment option, but evidence suggests that it can provide significant relief for those struggling with anxiety symptoms as a result of low T. If hormone…