Archive for June, 2011
There are many myths about menopause and it is essential to be aware of them. One of the myths that is truly misleading is that menopause begins at the age of 45. The truth is actually menopause has a range and stretches from the age of 40 to 55. In some women, menopause can start much earlier as a result of ovarian failure and other health factors. However, despite the different ages at which menopause occur, it is vital to note your last monthly period. This is vital because menopause technically occurs 12 months after a woman’s last monthly period.
The other common myth that women should be ware of is that perimenopause offers a smooth transition. The truth is that at the onset of menopause, women experience the symptoms differently. Some may experience mild symptoms while others experience severe
symptoms. Additionally, it is not true that hot flashes are an early symptom of menopause in all women. According to experts, not all women experience hot flashes. Women should also avoid taking menopause as a natural process that can be simply dealt with. The condition however, can be managed by hormone replacement therapy which help to boost a smooth transition process and by sticking to a healthy diet as well as regular exercises.
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To the question “Do you feel that something in your life affects your physical health, psychological or your morale? If yes, what is it? “, half of respondents answered that some aspects of their lives affect their healthy life style or well-being.
The percentages in brackets are calculated on the entire population, others only among people who feel that their situation affects their health.In first place among those who reported a negative impact on their situation, 26% cite stress or lifestyle in general. Those who are employed are more likely to discuss the problem and the age group of 30-44 years is most relevant (up to 19%).
Pollution is the second area discussed in this case by 13% of respondents.
The third area refers to the relational sphere, whether tensions with relatives, family problems or isolation. 15% of women and 8% of men believe that this area is detrimental to their health or well being. This is especially true for people over 60 years.
An inhabitant of 7 feels isolated. More than 8 in 10 people feel surrounded, while 14% express a sense of isolation felt in part related to employment status. Thus, the pursuit of employment or study appears generally to “protect” against isolation while 15% of retirees are in this case. The unemployed (19%) and other inactive (23%) who express the most feeling.
The negative impact of lifestyle (diet, smoking, alcohol, lack of sports activity, etc..) Is mentioned by more than 30 years, and by men (13% against only 8% women).
A resident of 10 states that his status under the sphere of employment affects their health or moral to be due to difficult working conditions, with bad relationships in the workplace, but also to the absence employment. Nearly one in five unemployed cites his status as a factor detrimental to her physical or mental health, while 13% of employed people complain about the impact of their working conditions on their health.
More than two out of three Parisians still feel healthy!
Only 3% of the population considers their health bad or very bad. 19% of the average judge. In contrast, 47% feel healthy and 31% in very good health, which is more of a Parisian three.