Early Menopause Risk in Women

Heart disease in women is the leading cause of death in women after menopause.

The study has found that women who underwent early menopause were about twice as likely to eventually have coronary artery disease and stroke.

Estrogen (hormones that are important for sexual and reproductive development, mainly in women) levels generally decline during menopause. And this estrogen helps to combat the build up of unhealthy cholesterol and have a positive effect on the inner layer of artery wall, helping to keep blood vessels flexible allowing them to relax and expand to accommodate blood flow.

Source:
The Journal of the North American Menopause Society

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PCOS Symptoms in Women

A woman who has two of the following three features may be diagnosed with PCOS:

Chronic absence of ovulation (the process that releases a mature egg from the ovary) that leads to menstrual irregularities

High levels of androgen hormone that do not result from other causes or conditions
Cysts on one or both ovaries (as detected by ultrasound)

Women diagnosed with PCOS may have symptoms of PCOS, but no cysts on their ovaries. Similarly, some women have cysts on their ovaries but no symptoms of PCOS.

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Limited caffeine consumption

Caffeine is a diuretic (promotes the production of urine) and a bladder stimulant that can cause a sudden need to urinate. It is best to decrease or eliminate caffeinated beverages.
Remember, each cup of caffeinated beverage needs to be replaced with two glasses of “good” fluids.

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ADHD in Children

Children who have symptoms of inattention may:
Be easily distracted, miss details, forget things, and frequently switch from one #activity to another
Have difficulty focusing on one thing
Become bored with a task after only a few minutes, unless they are doing something enjoyable
Have difficulty focusing attention on organizing and completing a task or learning something new
Have trouble completing or turning in homework assignments, often losing things (e.g., pencils, toys, assignments) needed to complete tasks or activities
Not seem to listen when spoken to
Daydream, become easily confused, and move slowly
Have difficulty processing information as quickly and accurately as others
Struggle to follow instructions.

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Possible Signs for Diabetes

Identify high risk category for Diabetes
Age above 40 years
Positive family history of diabetes
Increased abdominal fatness
(Waist circumference: Male >=90cms, Female >=85cms)
Pre-diabetes
(Impaired fasting glucose >=110mg/dl
Impaired Glucose Tolerance 140-199mg/dl)
Sedentary lifestyle

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Tips for Healthy Bladder

Limit alcohol intake
Limit tobacco intake
Limit caffeine intake
Maintain normal weight
Maintain good fluid intake (8-10 glasses daily)
Limit foods high in acid content
Exercise on regular basis
Practice pelvic floor exercise regularly (Kegel excersice)
Practice bladder retraining

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Stay Stress free During Pregnancy

Pregnant women living under sustained stress are at an increased risk of miscarriage, a study has revealed.

During stress, the brain releases several hormones – including corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). High levels of CRH in the bloodstream can cause miscarriage.

Source: Psychosomatic Medicine Journal of Bio behavioral Medicine.

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