hormone levels Archives • Cathe Friedrich

Menopause and Belly Fat: Why Your Waistline Is Expanding and What You Can Do About It

Around the time of menopause or just after, many women see their waistline increase in size. This comes as a surprise to women who are watching what they eat and working out almost every day. Even women who are relatively lean after menopause often wage a battle with belly fat and frequently notice a redistribution of body fat from their buttocks and thighs to their tummy and waistline. Why is an expanding waistline and belly fat such a problem after menopause and what can you do to control tummy fat after menopause?

July 7, 2013

Pear-Shaped People: Why Butt and Thigh Fat May Not Be Protective After All

Pear-shaped people were once thought to enjoy a lower rate of heart disease and type 2-diabetes compared to apple-shapes, those who store fat around their waistline. Recently, a study called this into question. Find out why thigh and buttock fat is a health risk too

March 3, 2013

How High-Intensity Exercise Affects Growth Hormone Levels

One of the benefits of exercise is it stimulates the release of growth hormone. Growth hormone has positive benefits on muscle growth and boosts the breakdown of fat. On the other hand, not all exercise equally stimulates growth hormone release. Find out what type of exercise is best and much you need to get the benefits.

August 5, 2012

Could Your Health and Weight Problems Be Explained by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (or PCOS) involves abnormal hormone levels that usually cause many small cysts to appear on the ovaries. It is thought that as many as 5-10% of women may suffer from this condition, but many do not know that it is the explanation for some of the health problems that they experience.

July 1, 2012

Does Your Metabolism Have to Decrease With Age?

Most people gain weight as they age, and they blame it on their metabolism. It’s true that basal metabolic rate slows down with age, but is this inevitable? Find out what you can do to keep your metabolism from slowing down with age.

April 29, 2012

Growth Hormone and Exercise: What Role Does It Play?

Exercise causes changes in the level of certain hormones including growth hormone. Growth hormone promotes fat-burning and helps to keep you leaner. Find out more about exercise, growth hormone and how it affects your ability to stay slim.

January 29, 2012