Postmenopausal Women
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BMI May Influence Breast Cancer Risk In Women With Heart Disease: WHO
Excess weight may increase the risk of developing breast cancer among postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease, according to a study by the World Health Organisation (WHO), published on Monday.
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Oscar Winner Halle Berry Reveals Her Secret To Anti-Aging
Halle Berry's personal experience with testosterone therapy brings attention to alternative approaches for managing menopausal symptoms and aging.
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Tooth Loss In Postmenopausal Women Can Increase Risk of High Blood Pressure: Study
The study showed that postmenopausal women who experienced tooth loss had approximately 20 per cent higher risk of developing hypertension compared to other women.
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Postmenopausal Women With High Testosterone Levels At A Higher Risk Of Heart Diseases
Postmenopausal women with a higher blood level of the testosterone male hormone and a higher ratio of the oestrogen hormone could be at a higher risk of developing heart disease later in life, finds a study.
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Climb Stairs: Here's How It Will Reduce High Blood Pressure
Climbing stairs may offer the benefits of both aerobic and resistance exercise.
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Soya reduces sleep problem in women
The estrogen-like compounds found in soya could help postmenopausal women get a better night's sleep.
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Combination of tests and ovarian cancer
Used together, a blood test and an ultrasound scan may be effective in detecting ovarian cancer in its early and more curable stages.
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Low sex drive due to poor quality of life
Postmenopausal women who have hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) have a worse health-related quality of life
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Calcium/vitamin pills unrelated to BP
A daily dietary supplement of calcium plus vitamin D neither reduces blood pressure nor alters the risk of developing high blood pressure
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Low-fat diets may not fight diabetes
Maintaining a low-fat diet does not appear to reduce the likelihood of post-menopausal women developing diabetes.
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Hormone therapy and gallbladder disease
Postmenstrual women receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may get gallbladder disease, but the risk varies depending on how the hormones are given.
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Hot flushes in late post-menopausal years
In many women, hot flushes persist even in late post-menopausal years.
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Calcium intake benefits postmenopausal women
Women in early menopause who take less calcium are at a greater risk of developing osteoporosis than their peers who take more calcium.
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Hormone therapy risky after menopause
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in women many years after menopause increases the risk of heart attacks and blood clots.
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Physical activity reduces fracture risk in older women
According to a new study, physical activity can reduce the risk of hip fractures in older women, although the required type and duration of activity have not been determined. It is suggested that walking can increase femoral bone density and thereby reduce fracture risk in older adults.
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BMI May Influence Breast Cancer Risk In Women With Heart Disease: WHO
Excess weight may increase the risk of developing breast cancer among postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease, according to a study by the World Health Organisation (WHO), published on Monday.
-
Oscar Winner Halle Berry Reveals Her Secret To Anti-Aging
Halle Berry's personal experience with testosterone therapy brings attention to alternative approaches for managing menopausal symptoms and aging.
-
Tooth Loss In Postmenopausal Women Can Increase Risk of High Blood Pressure: Study
The study showed that postmenopausal women who experienced tooth loss had approximately 20 per cent higher risk of developing hypertension compared to other women.
-
Postmenopausal Women With High Testosterone Levels At A Higher Risk Of Heart Diseases
Postmenopausal women with a higher blood level of the testosterone male hormone and a higher ratio of the oestrogen hormone could be at a higher risk of developing heart disease later in life, finds a study.
-
Climb Stairs: Here's How It Will Reduce High Blood Pressure
Climbing stairs may offer the benefits of both aerobic and resistance exercise.
-
Soya reduces sleep problem in women
The estrogen-like compounds found in soya could help postmenopausal women get a better night's sleep.
-
Combination of tests and ovarian cancer
Used together, a blood test and an ultrasound scan may be effective in detecting ovarian cancer in its early and more curable stages.
-
Low sex drive due to poor quality of life
Postmenopausal women who have hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) have a worse health-related quality of life
-
Calcium/vitamin pills unrelated to BP
A daily dietary supplement of calcium plus vitamin D neither reduces blood pressure nor alters the risk of developing high blood pressure
-
Low-fat diets may not fight diabetes
Maintaining a low-fat diet does not appear to reduce the likelihood of post-menopausal women developing diabetes.
-
Hormone therapy and gallbladder disease
Postmenstrual women receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may get gallbladder disease, but the risk varies depending on how the hormones are given.
-
Hot flushes in late post-menopausal years
In many women, hot flushes persist even in late post-menopausal years.
-
Calcium intake benefits postmenopausal women
Women in early menopause who take less calcium are at a greater risk of developing osteoporosis than their peers who take more calcium.
-
Hormone therapy risky after menopause
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in women many years after menopause increases the risk of heart attacks and blood clots.
-
Physical activity reduces fracture risk in older women
According to a new study, physical activity can reduce the risk of hip fractures in older women, although the required type and duration of activity have not been determined. It is suggested that walking can increase femoral bone density and thereby reduce fracture risk in older adults.
