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10 tips that sharpen the mind
Your mental and physical fitness cannot be seen as two separates. For example if you sleep erratically and are physically tired then your mental performance will also suffer, and vice versa. ...read more
Acne infliction in all ages
Infant acne Occurrence of acne on infants is a common condition; it is a natural skin disease which clears off in a matter of several weeks. Acne-like bumps on the surface of the face are caused by trapped oil on theAges of acne
Acne is one of the leading problems teenagers face. It causes changes in their physical appearance that can range from mild to severe, and can be difficult to treat. In addition to these physical ch...read more
Can hormones prevent premature birth?
Premature birth is the biggest single cause of death and disability in babies. Recent studies suggest the hormone progesterone can cut the risk of preterm labour. By studying exactly how prog...read more
Diabetes and adolescents
Diabetes and adolescents Most teenagers who are diabetic have Type 1 diabetes, but worldwide, doctors are alarmed by the increase of Type 2 diabetes amongst younger and younger people.Adolescenceread moreDiet associated acne?
For years now, the debate on whether diet and food intake has some effects on acne has not been settled. However, it is becoming clearer that food items may not really be the direct cause of acne breakout, bu...read more
Female infertility
Infertility in the female is related to many factors. Mainly, the faulty production of ova, or the interference with their union with spermatozoa.Failure to ovulate<...read more
Hormones: what do they do?
A hormone is a chemical "messenger" which is made and secreted (released) by an endocrine gland.There are up to 40 different hormones in your blood at any one time. A hormone often affects different...read more
How do I know if I have a migraine headache?
While everyone gets headaches now and then, migraine headache may be distinguished by the Headache Patient following: Aura symptoms: Your first symptoms may include vi...read more
How to handle a jetlag?
Symptoms Fatigue and disorientation Disturbed sleep Fuzziness Dehydration Jetlag, one of the most common sleep disorders, is caused by an imbala...read more
HRT and the menopause
Hormone treatment for the menopause is now much more complex than simply giving oestrogens for hot flushes, sweats and vaginal dryness as there are many new developments to deal with specific...read more
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy: an explanation
What is the adrenal gland? We all have two adrenal glands. One is on top of the right kidney and the other over the left kidney. The kidneys lie at the back of the upper part of the abdominal (tummy) cavity....read more
Menopause and libido
The traditional view that libido decreases after the menopause is mostly true but the reasons are complex. It may be simply the result of ageing or the result of oestrogen deficiency. It may be the response t...read more
Menopause: the natural solutions
In Western society the menopause is regarded as a disease that needs to be treated with corrective drugs. The menopause however is not an illness but just a collection of symptoms that occur ...read more
Puberty - a time of change?
Growing up is about many things and involves changes from the way you choose to spend your free time to the shape of your body. Growing up doesn’t happen all at once, and some changes y...read more
Role of hormones during pregnancy
A woman's first pregnancy is one of the most exciting and dramatic events of her life. As conception progresses to implantation, and an embryo eventually becomes the fetus that ultimately will be the highly a...read more
Some information about the hypothalamus and pituitary gland
The hypothalamus and pituitary gland are essential for normal sexual development. These tiny glands are located at the base of your brain, as shown in Figure 3. Your hypothalamus (item 1) is ...read more
The causes of seasonal affective disorder
There are several factors that are believed to affect brain chemistry and induce the symptoms of SAD – they are all related to light. Many of the symptoms can be alleviated by using lig...read more
Treatment of postnatal depression
PND is serious and distressing but it IS TREATABLE. It is treated in similar ways to ordinary depression depending on the severity of the individuals illness and Symptoms.If left untreated t...read more
What does an endocrinologist do?
An endocrinologist is a doctor who specialises in diseases of the endocrine glands, parts of the body which are responsible for producing hormones. Your body has several different endocrine glands, but the im...read more
What happens during normal puberty?
The physical features of males and females can be divided into two main groups: the primary sexual characteristics and the already briefly mentioned secondary sexual characteristics. The first group is direct...read more
What is kallmann's syndrome?
Kallmann's syndrome is a rare disorder which, according to a recent estimate, affects around 1 in 10,000 men and 1 in 70,000 women. People with Kallmann's have an hormonal deficiency which, unless you seek ap...read more
What is postnatal depression?
Postnatal depression is very common and so are the amount of mothers who suffer in silence with this terrible illness. Many suffer alone because it is not well recognized or just classified as The ba...read more
What to expect at each prenatal visit?
What to expect at each prenatal visit is a gradual and exciting introduction to the newest member of your family! Over the course of your pregnancy, you will see, hear and feel your new baby....read more
What you need to know about your menstrual cycle
What is menstruation? Menstruation is a woman's monthly bleeding. It is also called menses, menstrual period, or period. When a woman has her period, she is menstruating. The menstru...read more
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