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30

Aug

Food and Your Memory in Menopause

in Diet & Nutrition, Early Menopause, General Health, healthy eating, Memory, Menopause, Nutrition, Premature Menopause

tagged: cognition, coumestrol, estrogen alternatives, flaxseed, isoflavones, lignans, soy

Can you change how well your brain works during menopause by what you eat? A new study says yes – at least a little. African Americans, white, Chinese and Japanese women were followed during menopause and their diet was recorded as well as tests of their brain function called cognitive testing. In this report, the researchers …

30

Aug

Progesterone is an Estrogen Alternative for Hot Flashes

in Early Menopause, Hot Flashes, Menopause, Sleep

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tagged: micronized progesterone, progesterone

With so many concerns about estrogen and menopause, many women either won’t or can’t take it. That’s why I’ve offered progesterone as a possible option to women in menopause for years. I think the risks are less and it works for many women. Now a new study has looked at using micronized progesterone – a …

28

Aug

Divorce On the Rise in 50+ Couples

in Menopause

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tagged: divorce, gray divorce, marriage

There is increasing discussion about divorce in the over 50 couple group – because it is outpacing divorce in other age groups. While the overall divorce rate is declining since the 1980s, divorce among those over 50 is the highest ever – so called “gray divorce.” This rise is from only 10% of divorces for those …

28

Aug

Glaucoma a Risk of Low Estrogen in Menopause

in Early Menopause, General Health, Hot Flashes, Menopause, perimenopause, Premature Menopause

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tagged: Glaucoma, poor vision

In addition to poor sleep, hot flashes and low libido, there is another health issue that a woman with low estrogen in or near menopause needs to discuss with her doctor – glaucoma. A new review article in the journal Menopause shows that low estrogen levels is a major contributor to poor vision in …

27

Aug

Menopause Causes Work Absenteeism

in Hot Flashes, Menopause, perimenopause, Premature Menopause

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tagged: menopause and sleep, menopause and work, work ability, working women

Women are now 51% of all high paying and professional and related occupations and their numbers are growing. As their ages increase, more and more women in menopause and beyond are working. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 68 million women make up half the US work force. Women over 45 have the highest …

24

Aug

Older Fathers Increase Child's Autism Risk

in Early Menopause, Menopause, perimenopause, Premature Menopause

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tagged: autism, Egg Donation, family building, Infertility, older fathers

While older moms are usually the cause of genetic diseases in their children such as Down’s Syndrome, a new study in the journal Nature suggests that it is older fathers responsible for the rise in autism. The study was done in Iceland in 78 families who had a diagnosis of autism or schizophrenia. The sequences of …

23

Aug

Some Night Sweats Aren't Due to Menopause

in Diabetes, Early Menopause, General Health, Hot Flashes, Menopause, perimenopause, Premature Menopause, Sleep

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tagged: hot flashes, night sweats

Many women know that a flushing face and night sweats are a part of menopause. But menopause is not always the cause. Sometimes these nuisances are a symptom of something else. As a matter of fact, a wide range of conditions can cause hot flashes and night sweats (and sometimes day sweats). It’s called Sleep …

17

Aug

Your Menopause, Your Mom and Her Driving

in Menopause

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tagged: aging, elder driver, menopause, older driver, senior driver

For the sandwich generation, going through menopause means not only dealing with your issues; there are your kids and your parents issues to cope with as well. One area that is a real challenge is helping your parents decide to “hang up the car keys.” The very people who gave us our car keys must …

15

Aug

Lower Cholesterol Tied to Less Trans Fat

in cholesterol, Diet & Nutrition, General Health, Heart Disease, Menopause, Weight Control

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A new study showed that there is finally something good to talk about with regards to cholesterol – it’s getting lower in kids. Elevated total cholesterol dropped to 8.1% for kids ages 6 – 19 from 2007 to 2010 compared with 11% from 1988 to 1994. This study was in the JAMA and is a …

14

Aug

Burgers are Expensive – To You & The Planet

in General Health, healthy eating, Weight Control

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tagged: obesity

The average American eats three hamburgers per week. In this very interesting video, the true cost of eating burgers to you and the planet is calculated. The results are eye opening. http://bit.ly/QOgSoQ

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