-With The Right Kind of Meals By Melina B. Jampolis, MD, board-certified physician nutrition specialist Belly fat, aka visceral fat that is deep in the belly, is very different than the type you pinch under the skin – it is much more metabolically and chemically active, strongly associated with how well you respond to insulin and dietary carbohydrates, and also very … [Read more...]
HRT: Am I the Right Person to Opt for It?
Dr. Louise Newson, a GP (family practitioner) and menopause specialist. You may think you’re too young, too old, your symptoms aren’t bad enough, you don’t like the sound of the risks, or you have a medical condition that probably means taking HRT is not a good idea for you. These are all common reasons why women steer clear of HRT – but what does the evidence … [Read more...]
Dancing Away Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
Studies have shown that, on average, men tend to be affected earlier in life by PD and suffer a more severe course of illness than women. Furthermore, the symptoms of this condition seem to vary according to the sex of the patient. Another key aspect to be noted, Estrogen plays a role in delaying or preventing age-related cognitive decline and memory … [Read more...]
How Can I Minimize Endometriosis Risk?
Endometriosis is common among women in their 30s and 40s. The women at highest risk include those who have not had children; whose menstrual cycles last longer than seven days; or who have a mother, sister, or aunt with the condition. Although there is no sure-shot way to prevent endometriosis, here are certain steps to reduce the risk, Estrogen Levels: Lowering … [Read more...]
Weight Stability: a Health Priority During Menopause
Weight stability is a phenomenon by which a one maintains roughly the same body weight over a long period of time. Trust me maintaining an ideal body weight is a great goal for older adults. People (BMI of 25 to 29.9) whose weight was steady had the highest survival rate, those who moved from overweight to obese (BMI 30 to 34.9) were close behind. The most obese individuals … [Read more...]
Estrogen-Progesterone Factor In Weight Gain VS. Loss
Weight gain in the abdomen is one of the most common complaints of women whose hormones have begun to change signaling peri-menopause. There are a number of factors that contribute to this phenomenon of weight gain, including Hormonal imbalance- By the time women are in their later thirties or early forties, the aging ovary cannot produce enough progesterone to … [Read more...]
