Showing posts with label estrogen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label estrogen. Show all posts

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Estrogen And Its Relationship With Testosterone Plays Key Role In Fat Accumulation And Sexual Function

Men Need "Female" Hormone For Sex Drive, Fat Control:  Study by Brian Alexander.  NBC News.  September 11, 2013.

(1)  It is a lack of __________ that is most responsible for accumulation of ______________ plaguing men with low testosterone levels.

(2)  What is the role of aromatase in producing estrogen?

(3) "Low T" is properly called ______________.

(4)  The study revealed that a healthy range of testosterone in the body depends upon _________________.

(5)  This study could change the way ___________________________.

(6)  What is the "billion dollar question" referred to in the article?

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Healthy Living and Breast Cancer: Athens Resources

Healthy Living Can Prevent Breast Cancer:  Athens Resources.  Athens Patch.  October 6, 2012.


The article cites the research of Dr. Marian Neuhouse of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.  Among her findings is that especially in postmenopausal women, being overweight is linked with breast cancer.  After menopause, estrogens are synthesized by adipose tissues increasing inflammatory factors, which are linked to breast cancer.  Athens resources such as Workout Warriors, Athens YMCA and The Classic City Tri Club are listed with links.