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Updates and reports on women's health issues. Selected research reports are reviewed and discussed.----Disclaimer: While this podcast may contain descriptions of dealing with health and various health conditions, the information presented is not intended to substitute for a health care practitioner'…

Gwen Morse PhD, RN

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Bladder Health Begins in School

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2015 6:00


School bathroom habits impact life-long bladder health: Opening the door to the girls room. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/society-for-womens-health-research/school-bathroom-habits_b_8265730.html

Douching is BAD; S.1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2015 10:22


The Toxins in Feminine Hygiene Products (The Atlantic) Society for Women's Health Research: http://swhr.org/ S.1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act114th Congress (2015-2016) https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1014

Increasing Amount of Exercise to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2015 6:43


A new study reported in JAMA Oncology suggests increasing the recommended 150 minutes of exercise to 300 minutes/week can reduce fat levels enough to lower the risk of developing breast cancer. Friedenreich CM, Neilson HK, O'Reilly R, et al. Effects of a High vs Moderate Volume of Aerobic Exercise on Adiposity Outcomes in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. Published online July 16, 2015. doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2015.2239.

Heart Disease Affects Women of All Ages

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2015 8:27


I review a recent article in the New York Times about "Young Women's Heart at Risk". Heart disease is the number 1 killer for women and symptoms are different than the typical male experience.

Alarmning Number of Women Think Spousal Abuse is Sometimes OK

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2015 7:27


This report comes out of NPR and reviews the data that comes from polling performed from 2010-2014 for the World Values Survey.

New Pap Smear Guidelines; Probiotics May Improve Blood Pressure

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2014 8:36


Dr. Morse discusses the new Pap Guidelenes and reviews an early release article regarding use of probiotics in reducing blood pressure. Controlled Trials Screening for Cervical Cancer - http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspscerv.htm Effect of Probiotics on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized, Hypertension. 2014;HYPERTENSIONAHA.114.03469published online before print July 21 2014 http://hyper.ahajournals.org/content/early/2014/07/21/HYPERTENSIONAHA.114.03469.lon

Eating Tomatoes May Lower Breast Cancer Risk; Hypercholesterolemia Associated with Greater Psoriasis Risk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2014 6:06


In the first report I review a recent study that notes a diet rich in tomatoes may lower risk of breast cancer. Reference Llanos A.A., Peng J., Pennell M.L., Krok J.L., Vitolins M.Z., Degraffinreid C.R., & Paskett, E.D. (2013). Effects of tomato and soy on serum adipokine concentrations in postmenopausal women at increased breast cancer risk: A cross-over dietary intervention trial. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. [Epub ahead of print]. The second study reviews the association between hypercholesterolemia and psoriasis. Reference Wu S., Li W.Q., Han J., Sun Q., & Qureshi A.A. (2013). Hypercholesterolemia and risk of incident psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in US Women. Arthritis & Rheumatism. doi: 10.1002/art.38227. [Epub ahead of print]

Statins, Cataracts and Elevated Blood Sugar; Hormone Use for Women Remains Dangerous in Menopause

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2013 14:31


Follow-up data from the Women's Health Initiative regarding the safety of the use of hormones in menopause reaffirms complex mix of risks and benefits. In addition, I discuss the recent headlines regarding the relationship of statin use to the development of cataracts (as well as increased blood sugar).

Regular Aspirin Use May Protect Against Melanoma; FDA Raises Alert on Azithromycin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2013 8:40


The wonder drug Aspirin may help prevent melanoma, along with breast, colorectal cancers and heart disease. In addition, the FDA has raised a "heart alert" on Z-packs (Azithromycin).

Changing Our Tune on Exercise; Fat and Fit, or Thin and Unhealthy?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2012 14:31


A new approach to encourage exercise, focus on the benefit of "feeling good" may make people more motivated to exercise. In the second study new research supports that overweight and obese people are at no greater risk of developing or dying from heart disease or cancer, compared with normal weight people as long as they are metabolically fit despite excess weight.

Is Obesity a Disease? Moderate Alcohol Intake May Help Prevent Bone Loss in Women

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2012 10:02


The first report focuses on the perspective of obesity as disease that was recently considered at the American Medical Association meeting. Various issues are reviewed looking at pros and cons. In the second report, a recent study suggests that drinking a moderate amount of alcohol as part of a healthy lifestyle may benefit women's bone health, lowering their risk of developing osteoporosis.

Tart Cherries have the Highest Anti-Inflammatory Content of Any Food; What Women Need to Know about Hormone Replacement Therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2012 7:25


The first report reviews the interesting finding that tart cherries may help millions reduce inflammation to manage pain. The second study revisits the hormone replacement therapy issue and reviews the findings of a government panel that confirst that estrogen and progestin replacement theray should be used sparingly, only to ward off the most intense symptoms of menopause (for short term use) and not to protect against chronic disease.

Cruciferous Vegetable Consumption Linked to Improved Breast Cancer Survival Rates; Long-Term Use of Estrogen Therapy Linked to Higher Risk for Breast Cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2012 8:02


The first study reports that increased intake of cruciferous vegetables (greens, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli) during the first 36 months after breast cancer diagnosis was associated with a reduced risk for total mortality, breast cancer-specific mortality and recurrence in a dose-response pattern. In the second report, long-term use of estrogen hormone therapy (without progesterone) may increase breast cancer risk.

New Pap Smear Guidelines; A Simpler Way to Slow the Obesity Crisis

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2012 9:29


In the first report I review new guidelines for papsmears by the US Preventive Task Force and the American Cancer Society released earlier this week. In the second report I review a research study that looked at telling people to choose healthy foods isn't working and propose a better solution may be to let people eat whatever they want--just not to increase their calories over time.

Love and Chocolate are Good for Your Heart; Mediterranean Diet is Good for Thought!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2012 6:19


The first report reviews the benefits of dark chocolate and supportive, loving relationships on heart health. The second study reviews the benefits of a Mediterranean diet on protection of blood vessels in the brain that may reduce risks of stroke and memory loss.

Possible Benefit in Old Age of One Drink a Day for Middle-Aged Women

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2011 4:22


Analysis of data from the US Nurses' Health Study (started in 1976) resulted in the conclusion that women who drink 15 grams or less of alcohol a day (the equivalent of one drink of any alcoholic beverage) at midlife may be healthier when older than women who do not drink at all, who consume more than two drinks a day, or who consule four drinks or more at one time.

Potatoes Can Reduce Blood Pressure: Getting Doctors and Nurse to Wash Their Hands

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2011 10:06


Just a couple of servings of potato a day can reduce blood pressure in obese or overweight people with high blood pressure. Best choices are purple potatoes, cooked in the microwave and without all the "fixin's". Changing warning signs that focus on patient safety such as "Wash Your Hands to Protect Your Patients" from "Wash Your Hands to Protect Yourself" may increase handwashing compliance among healthcare workers according to new research.

More on the Harvard University Nutrition Study; Weight and the Relationship to Breast Cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2011 14:55


The first report (NY Times) provides more information on the Harvard study that concludes that eating everything in moderation is simply wrong and that what you eat is important. Biggest contributors to weight gain include (in order) french fries, potato chips, sugar-sweetened drinks, red meats and processed meats, other forms of potatoes, sweets and deserts, refined grains, other fried foods, 100% fruit juice and butter. Foods that contribute to weight loss/control include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and most importantly yogurt. Other influences to weight gain that were supported include length of sleep each night, amount of television watched, alcohol intake and smoking. The second report validates prior research supporting that weight has the strongest effect on the sex hormones that increase breast cancer risk in post-menopausal women (British Journal of Cancer).

The New USDA Food Plate; Potatoes Bad, Nuts Good--Harvard Study

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2011 13:43


The food pyramid is gone and in it's place is MyPlate. This is reviewed (good and bad) and for more information be sure to bookmark "http://www.choosemyplate.gov/". The second report reviews findings from a Harvard School of Public Study of more than 120,000 individuals over four years which found that eating potatoes significantly increased calories over time and those that ate nuts and yogurt lost weight. The study challenges the conventional wisdeom of "calories in, calories out" and instead purporst and "all foods are not equal and just eating in moderation is not enough".

A Master Switch for Fat? Remember, the Leading Killer of Women is Heart Disease!

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2011 7:28


In the first review, I discuss a recent report from the journal Nature Genetics that has identified on how master regulator gene may contribute to a cascade of metabolic effects in other genes. This gene (KLF14) is linked to type 2 diabetes and cholesterol and is a "master switch" that controls other genes found in fat in the body. In the next report, the importance of recognizing early symptoms of coronary artery disease in women is discussed. These include: jaw discomfort, back pain, heartburn, feeling light-headed, and, cold clammy skin. Heart disease is the number one killer of women and it is important to be proactive.

Overactive Bladder and Nocturia in Middle-Aged American Women; Sea Salt Just as Salty, Limit the Wine

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2011 6:31


The first reports reviews experiences of middle-aged women and frequent urination at night time and the importance of doing this with your health care provider. In the second report I review a recent American Heart Association report that found in a survey of 1,000 adults that knowledge about limitation for salt and wine consumption is poorly lacking.

Making Sense of Medical Statistics; New Efforts to Simplify End-of-Life Wishes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2011 14:13


The first report reviews medical statistics commonly used in "risk" shared by physicians when patients are making an informed decision. The second report reviews a new program (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment or POLST) aimed at refining end of life decisions.

Why Women Avoid Mammograms; Good News! Hot Flashes are Tied to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2011 8:21


The first report is related to reasons why women may avoid mammograms and a plea to be sure to get yours! In the second report a recent study notes that women who have hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause may give women a significantly lower risk of developing the most common forms of breast cancer. Finally some good news about menopause! Huang, Y., Malone, K.E., Cushing-Haugen, K.L., Daling, J.R., & Li, C.I. (2011). Relationship between menopausal symptoms and risk of postmenopausal breast cancer. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention,  DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-10-0998

Calcium and Vitamin D Revisited: Good for Bone Health but Not Much Else.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2010 10:46


Scientific evidence indicates that calcium and vitamin D play key roles in bone health. The current evidence, however, does not support other benefits for vitamin D or calcium intake. Higher levels have not been shown to confer greater health benefits, and in fact, they have been linked to other health problems, challenging the concept that "more is better." Recommended Calcium/Vitamin D Dietary Reference Intakes available at: http://iom.edu/Reports/2010/Dietary-Reference-Intakes-for-Calcium-and-Vitamin-D/~/media/Files/Report%20Files/2010/Dietary-Reference-Intakes-for-Calcium-and-Vitamin-D/calciumvitd_lg.jpg

OK to Make That a Double! Study Urges Teens to Cut Down on Salt,

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2010 10:10


Women who have an alcoholic drink or two in midlife turn out be in healthier overall in their old age, a new study presented at the American Heart Association annual meeting in Chicago is reviewd. Also discussed is another study presented at the meeting examining the need to have teens cut down on salt intake to prevent future hypertension, heart diease and risk of stroke.

Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of breast cancer; Clinical trials demonstrate effective weight loss strategies

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2010 10:19


The first report (July 14, 2010 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) review the potential benefits of a Mediterranean diet and breast cancer risk reduction for postmenopausal women. The findings endorse use of olive oil compared to vegetable oils that contain tumor promoting omega-6 fatty acids (corn oil, soybean oil). The second report summarizes a intervention for weight loss that includes physical activity (60 minutes of brisk walking) and controlled dietary meals for obese and severely obese individuals reported in JAMA (October 27, 2010). Class II obesity is defined as a BMI of >35 and Class III obesity is a BMI >40.

Pink Month: Fish Oil May Prevent Ductal Breast Cancer; Body Measurements and Female Attractiveness Ratings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2010 8:09


October is "pink" month (breast cancer awareness) and I review a recent report (published in the July 2010 issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention) that suggests that fish oil may reduce ductal breast cancer (not lobular). So start eating fish! The second report is a study in which scientists in Hong Kong and Australia report how different body measurements correspond to female attractiveness. The study was published in the Journal of Evolutionary Biology and found that young, tall and long armed women are considered to be the most attractive.

Chemicals in Indoor Swimming Pools May Increase Cancer Risk; Low-Carb Diet is Better with Vegetables

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2010 11:56


I review a new study that examines the potential genotoxicity of exposure to disinfection by-products among swimmers in a chlorinated pool. The second review is a study that supports use of a low-carb diet with high-plant-source diets such as beans, peas, or nuts.

5 of Nature's Best Cancer-Preventing Foods; Men and Women Experience Chronic Pain Differently

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2010 12:56


The following foods are recommended to help "prevent" cancer. 1) Soy: 8-10 grams tofu, soy nuts, soy milk, or edamame a day to prevent breast and prostate cancer. 2) Berries: One cup/day for antioxidants to help ward off cell damage that can lead to cancer and other diseases. 3) Broccoli: 1/2 cup of cooked broccoli or other cruciferous veggies a day to aid in prevention of colorectal cancer. 4) Onions: 1/4 cup of onions, garlic, leeks or shallots for several anti-cancer agents. 5) Tomatoes: 1/2 cup cooked or 1 cup raw tomatoes three times/week to help prevent prostate cancer. Adding 3 daily servings of "rainbow vegetables" (red, yellow, orange, white, green or purple) provides even more disease-preventing micronutrients. Source: Roethel, K. (August 9, 2010). 5 of nature's best cancer-preventing food. Retrieved from: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/08/09/DDP81EMK07.DTL&type=health The second article explores the sex differences in pain experiences.

Are Calcium Supplements Bad for You?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2010 7:59


An LA Times health article summarizes a British Medical Journal (BMJ) article and concludes that widespread use of calcium supplements may increase heart attack risk. A rebuttal article from the original report in the BMJ is also discussed with the conclusion that the meta-analysis from the article has limitations and that the analysis should not dissuade consumers from taking calcium supplements. Women should talk with their physicians about their current and long-term needs and discuss how much calcium they are getting in their diets and supplement accordingly in combination with vitamin D.

High Heels can Shrink Muscle, Thicken Tendons; Study Suggests Link of Cleaners to Breast Cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2010 8:09


Wearing two-inch heels five or more days per week shrinks a woman's calf muscle fibers. Stilleto lovers should stretch frequently to keep muscles and tendons strong. Also discussed is a new report that notes a potential link between the use of household cleaners and air fresheners and breast cancer.

Five Fitness and Nutrition Myths Busted; For African American Women, Thin May Not Be In

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2010 11:03


The first review discusses five fitness and nutrition myths and reviews their flaws. In the second review, a research report is reviewed that reports that black women are satisfied in general with their bodies and refute the white, thin prototype.

Aerobics to Weights-Nurse Researcher Offers Exercise Tips; Body Mass Index Gain Throughout Adulthood May Increase Risk of Postmenopausal Breast Cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2010 9:54


In the first report, I review plans for a nurse researcher at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing that describes plans to examine the importance of regular, muscle-building exercise on long-term health. The second report expands on the established positive association between postmenopausal weight and breast cancer.

Women Who Eat Foods With High Glycemic Index May Be at Greater Risk for Heart Disease; Exposure to Three Classes of Common Chemicals May Affect Female Development

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2010 9:54


Consuming carbohydrates with high glycemic index (an indicator of how quickly a food affects blood glucose levels) appears to be associated with the risk of coronary heart disease in women but not men. Also reviewed is a research report that found that explosure to three common chemical classese (phenols, phthalates and phytoestrogens) in young girls may disrupt the timing of pubertal development, and put girls at risk for health complications later in life.

Tea and Exercise May Affect Depression in Breast Cancer Patients; The Scales Can Lie: Hidden Fat

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2010 13:35


Breast cancer patients who exercise and drink tea on a regular basis may be less likely to suffer from depression than other patients. In the second study, I talk about a new study that argues even thin people can face health risks from fat; it's called "normal weight obesity".

Exposure to Secondhand Cigarette Smoke Over a Lifetime Increases Breast Cancer Risk Later in Life; Cancer from the Kitchen?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2009 12:52


The first report summarizes a longitudinal study of 57,000 women in the California Teacher's Study and determined that breast cancer risk increased with higher levels of exposure from secondhand cigarette smoke. The second report summarizes the potential risk from chemicals (leading to potential cancer risk) and concludes with the recommendation to avoid microwaving food in plastic or putting plastics in the dishwasher. Safe plastics are marked on the bottom of the container with the numbers 1, 2, 4, or 5. AVOID any container that has the number 3, 6 or 7.

Cheap, Quick Bedside "Eye Movement" Exam Outperforms MRI for Diagnosing Stroke in Patients with Dizziness

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2009 7:13


This report summarizes research that notes that a simple one-minute eye-movement exam performed at the bedside worked better than an MRI to distinguish new strokes from other less serious disorders in patients complaining of dizziness, nausea and spinning sensations.

Fat in the Liver--Not the Belly--Is a Better Marker for Disease Risk; Flu Myths Keep People from Getting Important Vaccinations

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2009 10:07


The first article reviewed provides evidence that individuals that store fat in the liver are at greater risk for metabolic problems than the traditional perspective of visceral (belly fat). The second report reviews myths/facts about flu vaccinations and risks as we prepare for the upcoming flu season and potential H1N1 reappearance.

A/C Setting can Push Couples to Boiling Point; Reports on Vaginal Dryness

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2009 9:07


This week I talk about temperature settings and sex differences (women like it colder than men) and argue that this is not the case for a woman in menopause! Vaginal dryness is the topic of the second report.

Prepared Patient: Seeking a Second..or Third..Opinion; Osteoporosis-linked Fractures Have Risen Dramatically

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2009 10:41


Seeking out multiple sources of expert advice is one of the best ways to gather information before proceeding with a treatment plan. Think of this as a way to assemble the team to guide you through critical decisions and not an insult to your physician. The hospitalization rate of patients admitted for treatment of hip, pelvis, and other fractures associated with osteoporosis increased by 55% between 1995 and 2006. Here is a helpful report worth reading: Osteoporosis Treatments That Help Prevent Broken Bones: A Guide for Women After Menopause (available at: http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/healthInfo.cfm?infotype=sg&DocID=92&ProcessID=8)

Increasing Omega-3s in Diet May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer; Metabolic Factors May Plan a Role in Risk for Breast Cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2009 11:55


Eating more fatty fish (salmon, mackerel. anchovies, sardines, trout) may decrease your risk of breast cancer for pre and post menopausal women. The second report is related to the risk of breast cancer for those with metabolic syndrome (also known as insulin resistance) characterized by abdominal obesity, high blood glucose, impaired glucose tolerance, abnormal lipid levels and high blood pressure).

Survival Rate Differences in Sudden Cardiac Events; Why Dishing Does You Good

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2009 9:12


An interventional cardiologist is exploring why sudden cardiac death claims the lives of women under 60 at twice the rate of their male counterparts. Dishing with a girlfriend can do wonders for a woman's mood according to a University of Michigan study that has identified a likely reason; feeling emotionally close to a friend increases levels of the hormone progesterone, helping to boost well-being and reduce anxiety and stress.

Mind Over Muscle; Women Who Keep Ovaries Live Longer

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2009 10:07


Temple University led study finds positive body image more effective than exercise in helping young women lose weight. quit smoking. Each year, hundreds of thousands of women who undergo hysterectomies have their ovaries removed along with their uterus, a practice meant to protect them from ovarian cancer. But a new study has found that women who keep their ovaries live longer.

Gene Therapy Might Help Treat Obesity; Moderate Alcohol Consumption Related to Stronger Bones; Aspirin Improves Survival in Women with Heart Disease

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2009 7:30


U.S. researchers are studying using a gene injected directly into the brain as a possible long-term treatment for obesity. Moderate alcohol consumption is shown to contribute to stronger bones. New results from the Women's Health Initiative study provides evidence that aspirin may reduce the risk of death in postmenopausal women who have heart disease or who have had a stroke.

New Test for Breast Cancer will Help Guide Treatment Choices; First time Moms are at a Higher Risk of Psychosis in the Month Following Childbirth

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2009 9:07


A new test will be available this summer to guide physicians in determining the best possible treatments for best cancer. A study of risk factors associated with psychotic illness after childbirth shows that first time Moms may be at risk of developing psychosis in the first month following childbirth.

The Truth About Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy; Weight Loss Reduced Incontinence in Overweight and Obese Women

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2009 12:48


Bio-identical hormones or "bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)", is not all it claims to be and may be potentially dangerous according to the FDA. Also reviewed is a new study that found that moderate weight loss reduction helped to reduce urinary incontinence among overweight and obese women.

Donated Kidneys Go to More Older Men than Women; Gay Men, Straight Women have Similar Brains

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2009 7:35


Donated kidneys are more likely to go to older men than women. This is most likely due to women not being placed on the transplant list. The second report focuses on the results of MRI and PET scans that show remarkable similarities between the brains of gay men and straight women, and between those of lesbians and straight men.

Rising Costs Affects Women's Health; Women Short-Changed in Heart Treatment; Women who Work have More Belly Fat

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2008 8:56


Almost half of women surveyed in a national poll report they failed to seek health care treatment for themselves or their families over the previous year because the cost was too high. Some recommended treatments for heart attacks are delayed and underused in women, U.S, researchers have found. Women who go out and bring home the bacon tend to carry more belly fat.

Women's Hands Home to More Types of Germs; Almost Half of Women have Sexual Problems

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2008 9:46


Women's hands have more germs compared to men's hands is the subject of the first report. The second report is regarding a recent study noting that almost half of women report sexual problems with a small minority quite distressed.

Oral Contraceptives May Ease Suffering of Women with Severe PMS; Conflicting Messages on What to Eat When You're Pregnant

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2008 11:28


A new clinical trial at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill using a popular low-dose contraceptive could uncover a more effective treatment for the 5-10% of women who suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Conflicting reports about safe levels of mercury in fish have a majority of pregnant women eliminating the food from their diet altogether. This study warns that decreased consumption of fish in childbearing, pregnant and lactating women, and young children may have detrimental consequences.

Ways to Avoid Blood Pressure Increase at Menopause; Testosterone Predominance Increases Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome During the Menopausal Transition; Current Exercise Recommendations May Not be Sufficient for Overweight Women to Sustain Weight Loss

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2008 12:03


Women's systolic B/P increases with menopause. Recommendations are provided to help reduce B/P that include: a) exercise, b) healthy eating, c) reduction of dietary sodium, d) limiting alcohol intake, and e) healthy weight. As testosterone progressively dominates the hormonal environment during menopause, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome increases and may increase risk for cardiovascular disease. In addition to limiting calories, overweight and obese women may need to exercise 55 minutes/day for 5 days/week to sustain a weight loss of 10% over two years.

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