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Menopause Myths and Misconceptions

Menopause and HRT: myths and misconceptions.   There are about as many myths and misconceptions surrounding HRT as there are symptoms of menopause. Here gynaecologist Vikram Talaulikar runs through some of the most common ones.   Q. HRT will make me fat “That’s definitely a myth. I’ve seen many women on HRT go both ways. I’ve seen women starting HRT who’ve put it on and just as many who’ve lost weight or seen no changes. It’s very individual. From the studies we know that it doesn’t make you put on weight but what it can do in the first few…

Quit Counting Sheep: find out which foods can help you get a good night’s sleep

What foods may help with sleep, and which don’t? Dr A Bolin takes a look. Do you sometimes lie awake at night counting sheep? Have you noticed that your skin can look dull and lack-lustre if you’re not getting enough shut-eye?  Getting a good night’s sleep is indeed related to your skin health and studies have shown that a chronic lack of sleep quality is associated with increased signs of skin ageing, impaired skin barrier function and an increased dissatisfaction with appearance. When you sleep your body is busy repairing damage and building collagen. If you don’t get enough, it’s…