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Everything You Need to Know About Menopause
Everything You Need to Know About Menopause Menopause can be defined as a period in a woman’s life when she has not experienced a menstrual period for twelve months in a row. During this time, the ovaries stop producing hormones, and symptoms result from reduced levels of estrogen and progesterone. Did you know that? Here are some additional facts you need to know about menopause. Onset of Menopause Most women start experiencing menopause at around 51 years, with some women starting as early as 45 years old. Early menopause can be a result of excessive smoking or Chemotherapy. Difference between Menopause and Perimenopause Perimenopause is the moment just before the…
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Lose Weight While At Home
Weekends are wonderful for relaxing, yes. But what happens is that it’s easy to get a bit too relaxed and throw caution to the wind when it comes to your eating habits. If you’re looking for easy steps to help keep you healthy while staying at home and social distancing, here are some Science-backed ideas. It’s totally fine if you are not worried about weight loss right now. For many of us, there are bigger priorities than wanting to feel fit, but, now that most of us have been home for a while, we’re settling into new routines—and they aren’t always the healthiest. Spending more time at home means less…
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Shedding the “COVID 15” weight gain: 5 Tips to keep your dog or cat in shape
Tomorrow (Oct. 14) is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day and as more people are home with their pets during the pandemic, there are more opportunities for them to “treat” their furry friends. But beware, table scraps and extra treats can add up quickly—just a 5 oz serving of dark meat turkey for your small dog can be the caloric equivalent of an entire 8-inch pumpkin pie for you! Research has shown that 1 out of 3 dogs and cats are overweight. In addition, Trupanion data reveals that pet owners with overweight pets spend as much as five times more in veterinary expenses than pet owners with average-sized pets. So Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for cats…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
