It’s called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and it is estimated that it effects approximately 1 out of every 15 women. Often, starting in a girls teenage years, it causes a variety of problems including PCOS weight gain. It is called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome due to the small cysts that commonly develop on the ovaries. PCOS is [...]
The FDA has to make another decision on whether to pull a weight loss medication off the market. The question again is its safety. The medication Meridia has been facing lots of scrutiny due to its cardiovascular risks. The FDA panel is split on whether to remove the medication from the US market. The pharmaceutical [...]
I have never needed a great deal of sleep. Usually, my eyes are starting to open at around 6am (it used to be 5am). So, I usually get around 6-7 hours of sleep a night. So, do I need more? Frankly, I don’t know if I coud sleep longer if I tried. Once my eyes [...]
Although many people have never even heard of the condition, it’s name has continued to evolve over the years as we learn more about it. Caridometabolic syndrome has evolved in name as we have learned more about it. It really started with the term insulin resistance, which is really only a portion of the syndrome. [...]
What do type II diabetes, obesity and Alzheimers disease all have in common? The answer may be suprising to you. The answer may be….plaque on the brain. A small study that was published in the August 25, 2010 issue of Neurology showed some interesting findings. A group of people were assessed that all had verifed blood [...]
I wanted to share this video with you to put a smile on your face. Having fun is universal across cultures – except in N. Korea?? Watch the video……..