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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Black cohosh no help to bones but exercise might
Reuters reports on a new study from Germany which looked at whether black cohosh could help maintain bone mass. The study concluded "Exercise may help older women maintain their bone density, but adding the supplement black cohosh to the routine does not bring any extra... »
Got Calcium?
Dr. Gerald F. Joseph, Jr, president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, writes in the People's Weekly World that the average American does not get an adequate daily intake of Calcium. He recommends that "premenopausal women, or menopausal women who take estrogen, need 1,000 milligrams of calcium per day. Post-menopausal women who do not take estrogen should get 1,500... »