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Postpartum Depression and Its Relationship to Hormones

We often hear about women struggling to deal with postpartum depression and unfortunately, more often than not, they are given an anti-depressant. We know now that that is more of a Band-Aid than a solution but what really does help?

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In the News: Study Looks at Fat and Sleep

How did you sleep last night? We’ve heard all our lives about how important sleep is to our overall health and energy levels, but recent studies also indicate that sleep — or the lack thereof — can have an impact our on waistlines as well. A study released today by Wake Forest University School of [...]

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Osteoporosis

Finally, we are at the age where we can stop worrying about hormones! Right? Wrong again. Just because menopause is over for some of us, does not mean we get a break. Now is the time to think about maintaining our health and happiness. Many women at this age have concerns about osteoporosis. Bone pain [...]

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

PCOS is a health problem affecting one in every ten women of childbearing age. It is the leading cause of infertility and affects a woman’s hormones, heart, blood vessels and appearance.PCOS involves high levels of androgens and many small ovarian cysts. Many women experience symptoms involving irregular periods, acne, weight gain and excessive hair growth. The cause [...]

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Menopause

Often called the change of life, Menopause represents a major transition in the lives of most women. Women experience a decreased production of sex hormones, and oftentimes symptoms representative of estrogen deficiency and withdrawal are present. Most women enter menopause between the ages of 45 and 50, but it may occur anywhere between 40 and 55. [...]

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