Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — brain imaging

Estrogen plays a role in more bodily functions than just reproduction. In fact, estrogen has many important functions in the brain. Studies show that decreasing levels of estrogen can cause two of the most common perimenopause symptoms – hot flashes and mood fluctuations. Curious how this happens? Read on to learn the details of this biochemistry. Summary The main focus of this blog is the time in a woman’s life right before menopause, conveniently called perimenopause. The difference between menopause and perimenopause is fairly straightforward – menopause is the time after periods stop happening, and perimenopause is the time leading...

It is a well-known fact that “sitting is the new smoking,” and that our health suffers greatly from inactivity. The human body was meant to be in motion for at least an hour or two a day — this is known to keep the cardiovascular system tuned up as well as preventing excessive weight gain. But did you know that exercise affects levels of neurotransmitters in the body and can actually help you prevent or overcome disorders such as depression? Depression: One of the Leading Causes of Disability Worldwide The World Health Organisation has estimated that 350 million people are...