Could my fatigue be more than just stress?

Some common symptoms like fatigue may be caused by more serious problems such as underactive thyroid. Early on underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) can cause a person to feel chronically tired and sensitive to cold. Later, one might notice headache and weight gain even though appetite actually decreases. Other common symptoms include depressed mood, sleep apnea and dry skin. Women may notice heavy periods as well. If you are noticing a combination of these feelings, have them checked out with your primary care physician.

As we age, factors such as pregnancy, nursing, weight gain and the force of gravity take effect on our body. As skin loses elasticity, the breasts can lose shape and begin to sag. Having a breast lift can reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin from beneath the breast and raising the areola to a higher position. If your breasts are small or have lost volume, implants can also be inserted in conjunction with a breast lift to increase both firmness and size. Breasts of any size can be lifted, but the results may not be as long-lasting in heavy breasts. If you’re still considering childbearing, you might want to postpone a breast lift to achieve best results.

Women and heart disease

Here’s what you can do now to avoid heart trouble later

( 1993 )
If you’re like many women, you don’t worry much about heart disease. The thought of developing breast cancer may concern you more. But heart disease claims five times as many female lives as cancer of the breast. And of the more than 520,000 Americans who die from heart attacks each year, close to half are women.
On average, women develop heart problems seven or eight years later in life than men. One in nine women aged 45 to 64 has some form of cardiovascular disease. By the age of 65, the number climbs to one in three.
Sharing the risks Continue reading →

(1997)

You’re relieved that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can reduce menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. And you’re comforted by the fact that it cuts your risks linked to cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis in half. But how do you get these benefits without the side effects?

As many as two-thirds of women who start HRT stop within two years. One main reason they stop is because of side effects, particularly the irregular bleeding that can last anywhere from a few months to a few years.

So how do you reap the benefits of HRT and bypass the side effects? Customize. HRT comes in a variety of doses, regimens and preparations designed to make you more comfortable with your therapy while gaining long-term benefits. Continue reading →