by Carolina Healthspan Institute | Jul 26, 2016 | Health Blogs, Physicians Corner
Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone and is responsible for development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. Women typically begin to experience estrogen deficiency immediately after a hysterectomy or removal of...
by Joh Warren | Jul 19, 2016 | Health Blogs
Or……”It’s All in Your Head” Have you ever had someone tell you that you should have your head examined or said “it’s all in you head”? I have; usually when I had one of my ” brilliant” ideas or was doing...
by Dr. Russo | Jul 18, 2016 | Health Blogs
In the first study of its kind, measurable changes in the structure and function of non-concussed high school football players’ brain’s were detected. Using pre and post imaging and performance metrics and helmets outfitted with data recoding devices, the research...
by Dr. Russo | Jul 14, 2016 | Health Blogs
These four behaviors are proven to add 14 years of life. Not Smoking Performing Regular Exercise Drinking Moderate Amounts of Alcohol Eating Five Servings of Fruit and Vegetables a Day Each of the items above have been independently shown to increase lifespan, but...
by Dr. Russo | Jul 12, 2016 | Health Blogs
It is common for menopause to prompt emotions of sadness and depression in women. It is estimated that up to 15% of women in menopause experience depression usually beginning in peri-menopause. The onset of peri-menopause and menopause result in a variety of physical...