Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy for menopause still debated
HRT (also known as menopausal replacement therapy or MRT) uses estrogen and progesterone, the female hormones, to treat common symptoms of menopause and aging. Doctors generally prescribe these...
The Danish secret to happiness
Do you think that your happiness is something you can influence? To what extent is your culture relevant to how you experience happiness or, more importantly, how much of a priority you make being...
What do you think of Botox?
One of the most performed cosmetic treatments globally is the use of botulinum toxin (Botox) to “temporarily improve the appearance of both moderate to severe frown lines between the brows and...
Calcium supplements linked to dementia risk in women with cerebrovascular disease
Many post menopausal women take calcium supplements to ward off the risks of osteoporosis. But a new study suggests that taking calcium supplements may increase the risk of getting dementia. The...
What motivates you in life?
This question is in my mind as I have been thinking about the motivation of the athletes at the Olympics. This is a big question and some people do not know the answer. What would you say motivates...
Do you feel like a strong woman?
“A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That’s why they don’t get what they want.” Madonna I did not want to use the word ’empowered’ in this post as I know some women...
How does your mood affect those around you?
I am very aware that my mood affects the mood of my children. When I am stressed with work or personal worries, without even saying anything to my children, they pick up my sour mood and start...
New guidance on the management of infertility in PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility and appearance. The cause is unknown but the balance of hormones produced by the...
Should we stop wearing a bra?
I have often wondered about this. I personally cannot stand wearing a bra and it often comes off as soon as I get in from work. When I was younger and had smaller breasts, I used to love not...
Should we talk to strangers?
We always tell our children not to talk to strangers. I think this is good advice for children but for adults – we can have a very impersonal and lonely environment if no one talks to each...
Do you take vitamin supplements?
Vitamins are organic compounds that we need in small amounts for our bodies to function. They are essential for growth and development. We need to obtain vitamins from our diet as the body cannot...
Do you keep in touch with old friends?
There is evidence that those who keep in touch with friends and family to create a nurturing network are happier and healthier. The Mayo Clinic reports that friendship can “increase your sense of...
Vaginal douching linked to ovarian cancer risk
A new study carried out by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in the US and published in the journal Epidemiology, has examined 40,000 women and found that those that practised...
Menopause makes women’s bodies age faster
Two papers just published from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences report that the menopause causes women’s bodies to age faster, which increases women’s risk...Deep vein thrombosis: be aware if taking a long haul flight
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is caused by blood clots (thrombus) in a deep vein, usually in your legs, that can break lose and lodge in your lungs, blocking blood flow. If left untreated, about 1 in...
What are the three things you hate doing – but have to do?
We all have to do things we do not want to do. They can put us in a bad mood, stress us out and affect our wellbeing. The three things that I hate doing the most are shopping, cooking for the kids...
Can the menopause be reversed using platelet-rich plasma treatment?
Preliminary data was presented this month at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology annual meeting in Helsinki, Finland, which claims to have reinitiated menstruation and enable egg...
Gene tests to determine your nutritional and sports response
There are a growing number of companies offering tests to determine your specific genetic makeup which may have an affect on how we metabolise nutrients, deal with toxins and react to different...
