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Estrogen: Types, Replacement Therapies, and Side Effects

Estrogen: Types, Replacement Therapies, and Side Effects

Everydayhealth.com Estrogen is a group of hormones produced by a woman’s ovaries and, to a lesser degree, by the adrenal glands, fat tissues, and a man’s testes. It is considered a sex hormone because it is produced by the reproductive organs and affects these organs, too. Both men and women produce estrogen, but it’s usually […]

The 6 Foods & Drinks To Avoid Before Bed.

The 6 Foods & Drinks To Avoid Before Bed.

Sarah Regan To eat a bedtime snack or not to eat a bedtime snack? That’s the question. On the one hand, going to bed on an empty stomach can activate cortisol, the stress hormone. But on the other, eating certain foods too close to bedtime can disrupt your sleep, too. For some more insight on which […]