Hormone

Those nine months can be an emotional roller coaster, but there are ways to keep your surging hormones in check.

A new study finds that just as women’s hormones fluctuate in pregnancy, so too can their partner’s as the pregnancy progresses.

Don’t be down on your hot flushes — there may be an upside, according to a study published in Menopause. Researchers at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago analysed data from four groups of women, and they found that the group who experienced hot flushes with the onset of their menopause actually had a lower […]

Have you ever wondered why most engineers are men while most nurses are women? A new study suggests that is has nothing to do with societal pressure and everything to do with hormones. Psychologists at Penn State University have investigated why certain professions are predominantly one sex. Related: Fitness fanatics likely to have higher sex […]

The zesty scent of lemon essential oil is not only refreshing; it’s a blues-buster as well. A study published in Neuroimmunomodulation shows that depressed patients who inhaled lemon oil each morning needed fewer antidepressant drugs than those who did not; other research suggests that lemon oil improves mood, concentration, and accuracy. It is thought that […]

By choosing foods, supplements and herbs that balance hormones, you’ll feel healthier, happier – even sexier. Try these tips from Pamela Allardice. 1 Minerals matter 2 ‘B’ calm 3 Herbal help 4 Veg out 5 Slow down Caution: Herbs should not be taken during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Seek professional advice before taking any herbs […]