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09/03/2018 / By Ralph Flores

The neuroprotective effects of felty germander (Teucrium polium)

A study suggests that Teucrium polium, commonly known as felty germander, can be used to improve memory following menopause. The paper, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the effects of T. polium on nerve activity in the hippocampus using bilateral ovariectomized (OVX) rats. T. polium is known for its beneficial effects on learning and memory; […]

08/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Headphones allow patients to “listen” to their brainwaves to ease hot flashes

According to a study, women can soon have relief from hot flashes by using a pair of headphones and listening to their brainwaves. Hot flashes, a common symptom of menopause, involves a rise in skin temperature in the face and upper body. These hot flashes can also make blood vessels under the skin dilate, which is […]

06/28/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Postmenopausal women who supplement their diet with zinc have stronger bones

Older women who suffer from low levels of estrogen after menopause may strengthen their bones by adding more zinc in their diet, according to a study in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. In the study, researchers from Panjab University and Shobhit University in India, have established that supplementing with zinc at the onset […]

06/28/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

A hairy vine native to Asia may be better than oysters at increasing libido and resolving arousal difficulties in women

The oyster has a reputation as an aphrodisiac, but the body of evidence that supports its efficacy is quite lacking. The same cannot be said for Tribulus terrestris though, as mounting proof, courtesy of studies from different countries, tout it effective against issues with libido, arousal, erections, and even infertility. T. terrestris, commonly known as puncture vine, […]

03/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Good for body and mind: Women who go for a walk at least twice a week reduce their risk of heart failure by 20 percent

According to a recent study, “[walking] for at least 40 minutes several times per week at an average to fast pace is associated with a near 25-percent drop in the risk of heart failure among post-menopausal women.” Dr. Somwail Rasla, a cardiologist at Saint Vincent Hospital, explained that while it has already been established that physical […]

01/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Research proves having a hysterectomy before 35, long thought of as “risk free,” QUADRUPLES a woman’s risk of heart failure and increases risk of obesity

Studies reveal that a hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the woman’s uterus, increased the risk of congestive heart failure by four times and doubles the likelihood of coronary heart disease. The procedure to excise the uterus is considered a standard procedure for treating certain conditions in the regions such as fibroids and endometriosis. However, there is little research available that […]

12/05/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Skinny isn’t healthy: Research shows chronic dieters and super slim women have a higher risk of early menopause

Women who are skinny are also prone to fertility problems, much in the same way overweight ladies are. A new study finds that being underweight as a teenager and during their mid-30s increases a woman’s chance of having an early menopause, as reported by The Daily Mail. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts in Boston […]

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