Yes, And there’s research underway exploring the Male Menopause Women may not be the only ones who suffer the effects of changing hormones. Some doctors are noticing that their male patients are reporting some of the same symptoms that women experience in menopause. Men go through aging male syndrome (AMS)…
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Continued from Part 1 Who Should Be Tested?Everyone should be screened for thyroid dysfunction every five years, beginning at age 35. People with symptoms or risk factors may need tests more often. Hypothyroidism more frequently affects women over age 60. Hyperthyroidism is also more common in women and in people…
Does fatigue drag you down day after day? Do you have brain fog, weight gain, chills, or hair loss? Or is the opposite true for you: Are you often revved up, sweaty, or anxious? Your thyroid gland could be to blame. This great regulator of body and mind sometimes goes…
Hair loss is distressing for most people. Hair goes through continuous cycles of growth, rest, and shedding. If the hair lost is not replaced, or if hair follicles rest longer than usual, you notice hair loss. Knowing why it happens can help take action. Sebum buildup: Sebum buildup in the…
Adding certain foods to your diet can help protect your bones, heart, and the rest of your body. Learn about the best foods to eat after menopause. If you’ve gone through menopause or will shortly go through this change of life (on average, it occurs around age 51), it’s a…
Continuing from Part 1 here’s a look at the next aspect of aging – what to expect as you grow older: Your digestive system What’s happening. Constipation is more common in older adults. Many factors can contribute to constipation, including a low-fiber diet, not drinking enough fluids and lack of…
Osteoporosis – Risk Factors Here is Part 2 Risk Factors You Can’t Change Gender. Women are at higher risk for osteoporosis than men. They have smaller bones and lose bone more rapidly than men do because of hormone changes that occur after menopause. Therefore, if you are a woman, you…