Whether stress helps or harms your body depends on many factors. One is whether your stress is acute or chronic. You know acute stress when you feel it--the way your heart races right after a car crash, or the sudden jolt of energy you get when you see a snake or spider. Acute stre...
This report is structured to guide stakeholders on this journey, with the aim of helping them feel empowered and enabled to act. The first chapter outlines the case for investing in a healthy workforce, while the second delves into the current state of employee health and well-being gl...
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I am 46 years old and recently was diagnosed with neuropathy. This is a very stressful, painful condition. I missed my period this month and was wondering if it is due to the stress of my condition or could I be entering menopause or even peri-menopause. I visited my gyno 6 months ago...
"Many midlife women experience profound changes in their mood, physical health and social relationships, in part related to the menopause transition," said lead study authorKaren Jakubowski "Currently, there is little research on the long-term health effects of PTSD symptoms, specifically among midli...
The drop in hormone levels when a woman reaches the menopause can cause memory fog and even confusion. Also, stress hormones can affect the function of the brain and cause some memory impairment. The website WebMD reported on studies carried out on the effects of low estrogen in menopausal ...
Insomnia is a common symptom of menopause, and many women find relief from this condition through massage. A study found that massage can help to improve sleep patterns in postmenopausal women, with reduced REM latency and increased sleep stage 3 and 4. ...
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5 Compelling Reasons Why Physical Activity is Important During Menopause: 1. Exercise Reduces Certain Health Risks Unfortunately, the aging process can bring many age-related health problems. Menopause is no different. Loss of estrogen after menopause is linked to a number of health issues, which ...