Women’s Health, Wellness, and Nutrition
How prevalent is hair loss in midlife? By the time women reach the postmenopausal period of their lives, about two-thirds will experience hair loss in the form of thinning. One in two middle age men will experience some type of balding by age 50 as well.[9] How does hair loss develop in both men and
Age, family history, lifestyle; each of these put you at risk for heart disease, but only one is within your control. Currently nearly half of all Americans have one or more key risk factors for heart disease that they can do something about. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking each lower your life expectancy
Shame, embarrassment, anxiety, isolation—these are just a few of the emotional consequences of incontinence. For some, incontinence is a simple daily inconvenience. For others, its impact can be devastating, affecting personal intimacy and sexual activity, social relationships, and the ability to function normally at work or in public settings. Who suffers from incontinence? You’re
Though many individuals will not suffer serious symptoms and will never require surgical treatment, fibroids affect more than 75 percent of women worldwide.[5] What are fibroids? Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in and around the uterus. Known technically as leiomyomata, these tumors can vary in size and number causing pain, infertility, miscarriage, or early
Progesterone Blood Testing General Guidelines Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced by both males and females and necessary for sexual health and reproduction. Although it is often referred to as a “female hormone” because of its predominant role in ovulation and pregnancy, men require it too, (albeit in smaller amounts). In women, progesterone is produced
