Rates of obesity have tripled over the last quarter century, with our more sedentary lifestyles and easy access to food (of all types) copping most of the blame. While no-one is arguing that these lifestyle factors don’t play a significant role in weight gain, it is becoming…
Acne is an affliction that is part of the course for most adolescents. During teenage years hormones are in upheaval in both sexes; the brain is signalling to the ovaries and testes that it’s time to switch on and become ready for reproduction. This cacophony of hormone…
The male sex hormone testosterone has been heralded as the elixir of youth; it is the hormone that declines with age and the hormone that we need more of to enhance our physical performance. But questions exist if any of these statements are really true and, importantly,…
Having a baby is a life-changing event, but the journey to get there can sometimes be filled with bumps. Even before trying to conceive, many couples planning for pregnancy will look for ways to improve their health and wellbeing ahead of time. Extra trips to the gym,…
In an era where information is literally at our fingertips, it is not always doctors who are the first port of call when we have a medical complaint. In fact, we have never been more exposed to news of the latest health discoveries and advice from multiple…
Hard work and ambition are good. But overwork and worry can lead to chronic stress and high cortisol – the stress hormone. You may not see it in the mirror, but high cortisol can ravage your body from the inside. (Read about dangers of excess cortisol.) The good news is…
