Monthly Archives: August 2012
Continuous vs Intermittent Diet in Menopause
If you’re in menopause and overweight, would it matter if you diet continuously versus some of the time? What if you tried to loose weight for 5 weeks and then you took a break for 5 weeks and just tried … Continue reading
Food and Your Memory in Menopause
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 … Continue reading
Progesterone is an Estrogen Alternative for Hot Flashes
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 … Continue reading
Divorce On the Rise in 50+ Couples
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 … Continue reading
Glaucoma a Risk of Low Estrogen in Menopause
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 … Continue reading
Menopause Causes Work Absenteeism
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 … Continue reading
Older Fathers Increase Child’s Autism Risk
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 … Continue reading
Some Night Sweats Aren’t Due to Menopause
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 … Continue reading
Your Menopause, Your Mom and Her Driving
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 … Continue reading
Lower Cholesterol Tied to Less Trans Fat
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 … Continue reading
