In a recent study, it found that women that suffer from early menopause are more than twice more likely to suffer a heart attack or develop some type of cardiovascular disease later in life than those that progress through the change of life later than the age of 46. The study found the same to be true regardless of whether or not the woman entered menopause naturally or via surgical removal of the ovaries.
To find how to reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases or even a heart attack during menopause visit If you would like more information on Menopause Support go to http://www.360Menopause.com.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Social and Psychological Factors May Influence Sexual Behavior During Menopause
The University of Sheffield has found that social and psychological factors have the biggest influence upon women´s sexual behavior during menopause as opposed to, biological changes that a result of lower hormone levels.
A group of British women were interviewed regarding how they felt about menopause and whether or not they suffered from a decreased sex drive. Most had indeed experienced some form of change to their libido BUT most of the reasons given for the decreased libido was due to family obligations, their partners sex drive and how they viewed their relationship - This study gives way to the fact that there are many, many changes that women experience during menopause other than declining hormones.
To learn more about menopause please visit www.360menopause.com.
A group of British women were interviewed regarding how they felt about menopause and whether or not they suffered from a decreased sex drive. Most had indeed experienced some form of change to their libido BUT most of the reasons given for the decreased libido was due to family obligations, their partners sex drive and how they viewed their relationship - This study gives way to the fact that there are many, many changes that women experience during menopause other than declining hormones.
To learn more about menopause please visit www.360menopause.com.
Research finds that Phytoestrogens found in Soy helped to reduce Weight Gain in a Rat Model of Menopause
Recently, it was discovered that a diet rich in soy prevented weight gain in post-menopausal female rats.
Originally, it was thought that a decrease in estrogen during menopause was the culprit for increased body weight and that fat that gathers around the middle of so many women after they FINALLY reach menopause.
In a day in age where women are looking for ways to balance their hormones naturally, Michelle Murphy of the Monell Chemical Senses Center would like to conduct further research into the consumption of a soy-rich diet in humans to determine if the phytoestrogens found in soy can help women combat weight gain naturally during post-menopausal years.
To learn more about soy and menopause please visit www.360menopause.com.
Originally, it was thought that a decrease in estrogen during menopause was the culprit for increased body weight and that fat that gathers around the middle of so many women after they FINALLY reach menopause.
In a day in age where women are looking for ways to balance their hormones naturally, Michelle Murphy of the Monell Chemical Senses Center would like to conduct further research into the consumption of a soy-rich diet in humans to determine if the phytoestrogens found in soy can help women combat weight gain naturally during post-menopausal years.
To learn more about soy and menopause please visit www.360menopause.com.
MYTH: ALL women gain weight during menopause
As common as it is to gain weight around the midsection during menopause, not all women do.
You wonder… what causes some women to gain this weight during menopause?
Well, obviously, age plays a big role. As we age, our metabolism naturally begins to slow down. We are also guilty of exercising less and eat foods that are less healthy than when the children needed to be “eating their vegetables everyday”.
Unfortunately, our hormones are not exactly cooperating anymore either. As our estrogen is declining, increased levels of testosterone are allowing fat to store in the belly rather than the hips. Do you remember when you were younger and had those nice curvy hips? UGH! Not anymore, right?
Lastly, in a world where we are on the go with little time to stop, stress is very hard to manage. Not just physical but emotional stress is very hard on the body. In fact, when you experience stress, the body releases cortisol. Cortisol is also responsible for heightened belly fat storage.
I can see where you might feel you that you’re doomed now. Really, you aren’t there are many simple things that you can do to combat that belly fat.
If you would like to learn more about Weight Gain in Midlife please visit http://360menopause.com/articles/menopausal-weight-gain.php.
You wonder… what causes some women to gain this weight during menopause?
Well, obviously, age plays a big role. As we age, our metabolism naturally begins to slow down. We are also guilty of exercising less and eat foods that are less healthy than when the children needed to be “eating their vegetables everyday”.
Unfortunately, our hormones are not exactly cooperating anymore either. As our estrogen is declining, increased levels of testosterone are allowing fat to store in the belly rather than the hips. Do you remember when you were younger and had those nice curvy hips? UGH! Not anymore, right?
Lastly, in a world where we are on the go with little time to stop, stress is very hard to manage. Not just physical but emotional stress is very hard on the body. In fact, when you experience stress, the body releases cortisol. Cortisol is also responsible for heightened belly fat storage.
I can see where you might feel you that you’re doomed now. Really, you aren’t there are many simple things that you can do to combat that belly fat.
If you would like to learn more about Weight Gain in Midlife please visit http://360menopause.com/articles/menopausal-weight-gain.php.
KILLER WHALES and PILOT WHALES EXPERIENCE MENOPAUSE TOO!!
Did you know that other than humans, killer whales and pilot whales are the only known female animals or species to stop breeding and experience menopause?
Recently, a study conducted by both the University of Exeter and the University Cambridge, determined that there was a link between these species that may prove to be a valid explanation as to how menopause evolved in humans.
Typically, the male leaves the females to raise the young while they venture out – sometimes, never to return – to continue breeding.
Although different in regards to social structure, both the female human and a female Killer Whale or Pilot Whale become more related to those around them as they age and thus, the older female quits breeding to ensure that their younger offspring have resources to helping guide the young.
Recently, a study conducted by both the University of Exeter and the University Cambridge, determined that there was a link between these species that may prove to be a valid explanation as to how menopause evolved in humans.
Typically, the male leaves the females to raise the young while they venture out – sometimes, never to return – to continue breeding.
Although different in regards to social structure, both the female human and a female Killer Whale or Pilot Whale become more related to those around them as they age and thus, the older female quits breeding to ensure that their younger offspring have resources to helping guide the young.
Are you nearing the age of menopause?
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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