Hysterectomy can strike fear in the heart of women who may need one. Until a few years ago, doctors thought that leaving one or both healthy ovaries behind during a hysterectomy ensured that you did not experience the harmful effects of sudden menopause (surgical menopause). But newer studies have shown that hysterectomy can affect your […]
Can Lifestyle Changes Reduce Your Risk For Dementia: The FINGER Trial
The most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, starts 20 to 30 years before symptoms develop. To date, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s. A milestone trial in the Journal Lancet tells us that about 40% of dementia risk can be reduced if we address 12 specific areas, mostly related to lifestyle. The FINGER Trial […]
Women, Hormones And The Brain
More women than men are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Age is one of the most significant risk factors for AD. Years ago, it was thought that more women had AD because they lived longer than men. But recent research has shown that age is not the only factor. Alzheimer’s Disease starts 20-30 years before […]
