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…
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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…
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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…
Brown sugar is better for you than white sugar. True or False? False. Most types of brown sugar are simply refined white sugar with a bit of molasses added in. This is pretty ironic, because molasses is actually removed during the refining process. The fact that molasses contributes a healthier-seeming…
If you want fresh, beautiful breath – try these simple breath-freshening tips: Watch your diet. What you eat affects the way your breath smells, so avoid foods like onions and garlic. They contain sulfur compounds that give them — and your breath — a strong odor. Cheese, orange juice, and soda…
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…