It was only a matter of time I guess before someone decided to see if the symptoms women experience as they transition thru menopause effects their work performance. As if women are not already discriminated enough in the workplace ... Do we really need studies like this Dutch one looking at "the impact of menopausal symptoms on work ability" that claims "Menopausal symptoms are negatively associated with work ability and may increase the risk of sickness absence"? I mean what were they thinking? That this is going to help women in the 40-60 age bracket obtain employment more easily? Or did they think this would... »
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Today is National Women’s Checkup Day!
The US Office of Women has declared today be dedicated to encouraging women to visit health care professionals to receive or schedule a checkup and promoting regular checkups as vital to the early detection many health conditions. Use the interactive screening chart and immunization tool to learn what screenings and immunizations you... »
Walk for 45 minutes a day …
Reuters report on a Canadian study that found "Walking for 45 minutes a few times a week may help women in the "battle of the bulge" that often accompanies menopause, and at the same time improve overall well being" The study compared two groups of women: perimenopausal and post menopausal over a 16 weeks predio walking 45 minues a day every second... »
Damned if you do and damned if you don’t
Reuters is reporting on a new study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology that indicates HRT reduces the risk of colon cancer in proportion to the length of time a woman uses it ... which is a pity since it increase other risks like breast cancer and heart disease. Beause women's rates for bowel cancer are less than that for men, researchers... »
Women need to exercise an hour a day … if you don’t also cut calories
The Journal of the American Medical Association of has made itself popular (or not) by releasing the results of a study on how much exercise older women need to take to ward off weight gain noting that in 2008 the US federal guidelines were "at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activity". The study looked at women who were on... »
Breast cancer screening not as effective as most hope
The Guardian has an article that looks at the results of breast cancer screening in Denmark. There is increasing concern that mammograms are forcing treatment on women who would be quite safe without it. Many small cancers are slow growing and won't kill but they can't tell that until they cut them out and douse the remains with chemotherapy just to "make... »
Another reason to drink orange juice …
NutraIngredients reports on a study that found drinking orange juice with high fat high calorie meals helped negate the negative impact such meals have on our bodies. Researchers noted that this does not mean that you can eat high fat meals with abandon, just that when you find yourself in a situation where you are, a glass of orange juice is... »
US Health Reform means easier access to Mammograms
Huffington Post has an article that states women over 40 will benefit from the new health legislation in the US from easier access to mammograms. This year the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued new guidelines that raised concerns about mammograms becoming less available to women under 50. However, six months after the enactment of the new legislation, private plans must... »
Olay Pro-X better than Tretinoin? In more ways than one …
A study published in the February Issue of the British Journal of Dermatology reveals that Olay Pro-X performs just as well if not better than prescription Tretinoin cream aka Vitamin A/Retin A. Many are skeptical of the claims but the report includes cold hard facts with images that cannot be denied. a) Olay Pro-X b) Tretinion Clearly Pro-X performed much better than Tretinoin by... »
When the cure is worse than the invented disease
Fosomax, a bisphosphonate based drug touted as being better than simple diet and exercise in combating osteoporosis, is under fire following recent reports linking it to femur fractures after long term use. ABC News broke the story that has sparked interest. Doctors are now concerned that usage longer than 5 years can pose a risk. However the FDA is giving a "don't panic"... »
Soy as a menopause treatment is not proven
Reuters report on a recent analysis of 19 studies reported in Menopause Online. Soy contains estrogen-like compounds and it is claimed that consuming soy can reduce hot flashes and night sweats during menopause. Researchers from Peru found that while there appeared to be some improvement, it was not conclusive given the different types of soy being used in the studies. They called for... »