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How to Slow Down Skin Aging

Dr. Mary

Dermatovenerologist

How to Slow Down Skin Aging

No matter how far medicine and cosmetology have come, it is still impossible to fulfill many women's dreams to stop skin aging. However, slowing down this process is quite realistic. Instead of discussing expensive procedures, let's look at the lifestyle, genetic, and health factors that affect skin...

#skin#anti-age#beauty#thyroid#antioxidants

How Do You Know if You Have a Problem With Thyroid?

Dr. Oxana

Endocrinologist

How Do You Know if You Have a Problem With Thyroid?

The thyroid gland produces hormones that affect many of our body's functions. It is located near the larynx and trachea, so it is easy to mistake any discomfort in this area for a cold. How can you tell if your thyroid is the actual source of discomfort or pain?

#thyroid# hormones#weakness

7 Good Reasons to Check Blood Sugar Levels

Dr. Julia

Endocrinologist

7 Good Reasons to Check Blood Sugar Levels

Diabetes mellitus can appear at any age. To avoid missing the beginning of the disease, you should regularly check your...

#sugar#endocrinology#glucose#thyroid#diabetes

Why Take Thyroid Hormone Regularly?

Dr. Natalie

Endocrinologist, doctor of preventive medicine

Why Take Thyroid Hormone Regularly?

TSH is a pituitary gland hormone. It is the most sensitive marker of the condition of the thyroid gland. And it is the first thing to be tested for any problems with this organ.

#thyroid# hormones#man's health#women health

Iodine Deficiency: The Causes and What You Can Do About It

iodine deficiency

Dr. Oxana

Endocrinologist

Iodine Deficiency: The Causes and What You Can Do About It

According to data from the World Health Organisation, more than 2 billion people in the world are suffering from iodine...

# iodine deficiency# hormones#thyroid

Thyroid gland: the size does matter

Dr. Oxana

Endocrinologist

Thyroid gland: the size does matter

The size of the thyroid gland depends on several factors including age, sex, and weight. Its volume is normal for women up to 18 ml and in men up to 21 ml. If it is larger, it is worth seeing a doctor. And here's why.

#thyroid# hormones#menopause#women health#man's health

Hypothyroidism: What You Need To Know?

Dr. Oxana

Endocrinologist

Hypothyroidism: What You Need To Know?

If you begin to feel unwell for no reason, get tired quickly, and have symptoms that can be associated with dozens of disorders, it is recommended you check yourself for hypothyroidism.

#hypothyroidism# hormones#thyroid

Higher TSH Levels Are Associated With Infertility

Darya

Writer, Ornament

Higher TSH Levels Are Associated With Infertility

According to research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism of the Endocrine Society, the thyroid gland functioning at the low end of the normal range can impact women's ability to conceive.

#thyroid# hormones#infertility

The 5 Most Important Hormones for Women’s Health

Dr. Asya

Scientific Advisor

The 5 Most Important Hormones for Women’s Health

Have you lost your libido? Put on some weight? Often suffer from a headache, skin deterioration, pressure jumps? All these, and many other unrelated problems, can be caused by horm...

# hormones#thyroid#women health#libido

15 Reasons To Check Your Thyroid Gland

Dr. Oxana

Endocrinologist

15 Reasons To Check Your Thyroid Gland

If the thyroid gland fails, it affects all systems and organs. At the same time, the thyroid gland is often the last thing people think of when they start feeling unwell.

#thyroid# hormones#weight loss#fatigue#healthy sleep

Are All Illnesses Caused by Stress?

Dr. Julia

neurologist, reflexologist, Institute of Health

Are All Illnesses Caused by Stress?

Is it possible to get sick with cancer because of stress? Is it true that calm people get sick less often? Let’s look at how our emotions affect our physical health.

#stress#thyroid#cancer#psychology#healthy lifestyle

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Why Are Women Affected More Often?

Dr. Oxana

Endocrinologist

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Why Are Women Affected More Often?

Hashimoto’s autoimmune thyroiditis is one of the most common thyroid disorders. Its hallmark is that the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid’s own tissues, causing chronic inflammation and gradually reducing hormone production. Women are about five times more likely to develop this conditio...

#thyroid#weight loss

Diabetes and Pregnancy: What You Need To Know

Dr. Marina

Head gynecological department

Diabetes and Pregnancy: What You Need To Know

Diabetes was once considered almost a contraindication to pregnancy. Today, doctors believe that a woman with diabetes can bear and give birth to a healthy child. But to do so, sh...

#diabetes# pregnancy#women health# hormones#thyroid

Feeling Tired? Check Your Hormones!

Dr. Oxana

Endocrinologist

Feeling Tired? Check Your Hormones!

Fatigue is usually attributed to low hemoglobin, poor nutrition, poor ecology, excessive workload, and stress, while hormonal imbalance is often the reason for the loss of strength...

#hypothyroidism#hyperthyroidism#thyroid# hormones#fatigue#chronic fatigue syndrome

Tunnel Syndrome? Check Your Thyroid Gland!

Dr. Nadja

Endocrinologist

Tunnel Syndrome? Check Your Thyroid Gland!

Tunnel syndrome is common, especially among those who work at the computer. But few people know that it can be a sign of a severe disease ‒ hypothyroidism.

#hypothyroidism#thyroid#arthritis#tunnel syndrome

Action Required: When to Check Thyroid

hyperthyroidism

Dr. Oxana

Endocrinologist, nutritionist

Action Required: When to Check Thyroid

Thyroid issues can disguise themselves as many other conditions and depend on the malfunction of a wide variety of organs and systems. In order to prevent problems or detect them at an early stage, you should regularly have your thyroid fully checked.

#hyperthyroidism#hypothyroidism#сheckup#thyroid# hormones#overweight

Even Slightly Elevated Thyroid Hormone Levels Can Cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Darya

Writer, Ornament

Even Slightly Elevated Thyroid Hormone Levels Can Cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest

The risk of death from a heart attack was found to be almost equal in patients with severely elevated thyroxine levels and those whose levels were normal but closer to the upper limit.

#heart attack#heart#thyroid