Women post-menopause can face increased risk for heart disease Ladies as our bodies change, so do our risk factors. How menopause raises your risk for heart disease and what you need to know to protect yourself. FOX 2 (WJBK) - Ladies, we know our bodies are always changing but those ...
But even if you’re not experiencing symptoms, blood sugar responses to the same food can vary hugely between different people. That’s why anyone can benefit from a better understanding of their blood sugar responses. Our research shows that nutrition is personal, and the foods that will giv...
While hormonal changes throughout a woman’s life, especially during pregnancy and menopause, can influence these readings, below are the clinical standards for a woman. Age Group Normal Blood Pressure Range (mmHg) Notes Young adults (20s-30s) Around 120/80 mmHg This range is generally considere...
After menopause, women's iron requirements typically return to the same level as men, who need 8mg. 2. Vegans and vegetarians As you may imagine, vegans and vegetarians who don't eat red meat at all are at a greater risk of iron deficiency. While it's not the only source of iron ...
I am 47, have had really irregular periods and very heavy bleeding, unable to leave house when it starts. Was told last year start of the menopause, joy! Also feeling very depressed and irritable, would like to crawl into a dark hole and stay there. Have no time for my husband & chil...
Menopause - Changing hormone levels affect the salivary glands, often leaving menopausal and post-menopausal women with a persistent feeling of dry mouth. Smoking - Many pipe, cigar and heavy cigarette smokers experience dry mouth. How Do I Know if I Have Dry Mouth?
Menopause Diabetes or obesityWhat are the signs and symptoms of a UTI?Urinating more often than usual, leaking urine, or waking from sleep to urinate Pain or burning when you urinate Pain or pressure in your lower abdomen and back Urine that smells bad Blood in your urineHow...
Menopause "Hot flashes" before and after your final period can be hard to distinguish from night sweats. Younger women who've had both ovaries removed or who stopped menstruating because of chemo can also get them. They're more likely to happen when you're anxious, depressed, or have a dr...
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The AHA stresses that women should see their doctor while still in perimenopause to be treated for other heart-disease risks, like high blood pressure or high cholesterol, to better prevent later problems. Another reason heart issues increase during menopause is due to the body changes many women...