Category: Wellness (Page 26 of 116)

      Progesterone To Relieve The Symptoms Of Menopause

      May 2, 2012 /

      If you’ve been frightened by the potential side effects of estrogen therapy to treat the symptoms of menopause, then perhaps progesterone is the answer.

      The risk of stroke and cancer from estrogen replacement therapy has left women alone to deal with hot flashes and night sweats, often depriving them of sleep and daytime productivity.

      Progesterone has been used in hormone replacement therapy to treat menopausal symptoms, but it is typically thought of as an add-on to estrogen therapy to help protect the uterus from abnormal thickening. It is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to for that use, and for abnormal menstrual bleeding symptoms.
      A few studies have looked at whether progesterone alone can also help relieve menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes (also called hot flushes), but the findings have not been very promising.

      It seems that women vary greatly in which therapy work best.

      Consult your physician to find the best solution for your menopause symptoms.

      Research, Wellness

      Catch Your ZZZZ’s To Fight Off Fat Genes

      May 1, 2012 /

      Getting a good night’s sleep may be more than just refreshing.

      Obesity genes that respond to lifestyle stimuli when you are fatigued get turned off when you get adequate sleep.

      Being well rested helps your efforts to make healthy choices have a real impact on your weight.

      “The less you sleep, the more important genetic factors are to how much you weigh,” says lead author Nathaniel F. Watson, M.D., co-director of the University of Washington Medicine Sleep Center, in Seattle. “The longer you sleep, the greater the influence of environmental factors like meal composition and timing.”
      Previous research has found that too little sleep is associated with a higher BMI, but many of those studies haven’t been able to entirely rule out the possibility that genes, or complicating factors such as sleep disorders, are partly responsible for the link.

      Research, Wellness

      Berries Boost Memory

      May 1, 2012 /

      Berries may help your brain fight off forgetfulness.

      Antioxidants help protect against free radicals that destroy cells.

      Flavonoids in berries may be the boost your brain needs to maintain memory and cognitive function.

      The latest target of interest is berries. A study of more than 16,000 women over age 70 suggests there is a connection between berries and memory problems. Specifically, women who ate the most berries per week were likely to have up to a 2.5-year advantage in terms of when they showed signs of memory decline.

      The health benefits of berries come in a tasty package with no side affects.

      By making a yummy food choice you do yourself a favor.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      The Secrets Of Centenarians

      April 27, 2012 /

      Living to be 100 years old requires incorporating a few healthy habits into your daily routine.

      Not smoking, keeping off extra weight, and getting a good night’s sleep are just a few very simple things that you can do to reach the 100 year mark in good health.

      “The vast majority of individuals we study live independently for most of their lives, and we have found that the older you live usually means the healthier you’ve lived.” Dr. Perls and other researchers have connected activities and factors that may tack on additional months and years and those that’ll whittle down your time. “We have a great deal of power over our longevity, and the decisions we make every day contribute to our life expectancy,” says Dr. Perls. “I know that after working with centenarians, I have changed my habits. I lost 30 pounds and think twice before grabbing a high-fat snack at the checkout counter.” To better your chances of joining the 100 club, check out what researchers have learned about these life extenders and enders.

      Quality Control, Research, Wellness

      When Losing Your Memory is Something To Worry About

      April 27, 2012 /

      Forgetfulness is a part of everyone’s life, but when should you worry that it may be the symptom of something worse?

      Here are 5 signs that your forgetfulness may be a sign of something more serious.

      Your memory problems frighten you.

      You’ve changed how you work or play because of memory problems.

      Friends or family point out mistakes and/or express concern.

      You notice friends or family starting to cover for you.

      You find it hard to make choices.

      “For many people with early dementia, the nature of the memory problems frighten them or cause a strong emotional reaction,” Robbins says. The fear tends to stem from knowing in your gut that something’s “just not right.”

      Other examples: You’re uneasy because you can’t explain how your car keys wound up in the refrigerator — and it’s the second or third time you’ve found them in an odd spot. Or you’re driving down the road and suddenly have no idea where you are or where you’re heading — and a few moments later, you realize you’re on the same old road to work.

      Talk to your physician about your concerns and help him/her to create a baseline of your mental health to monitor any changes or reason for concern.

      Quality Control, Wellness

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