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Health Encyclopedia: Menopause Complications
Complications
After a woman reaches menopause, her average life expectancy is 30 to 40 years. During those years, however, she faces certain health risks due to lower levels of estrogen that cause accelerated bone loss and an increase in LDL cholesterol (the so-called bad cholesterol). Her risks for serious disorders are estimated at 46% for heart disease, 20% for stroke, and 15% for hip fracture. In addition, about 8% of people over 75 have dementia, with postmenopausal women having 1.4 to three...
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Expert & Community Posts
Dietary cholesterol: Does an egg a day bring the doctor today?
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...accumulation in arteries and subsequent heart disease. High density lipoproteins (HDL) are the... Read more »
Is Heart-Healthy Good for the Brain?
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Tips on How to Raise Your HDL
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Making Sense of Cholesterol Ratios, Lipid Profiles and Your Heart Disease Risk Scores
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Testing for Doughnut D1c (and other wishful-thinking assessments)
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Health Guide
Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
...estrogen replacement therapy (or hormone replacement therapy) an effective way to reduce a postmenopausal woman’s risk of developing future heart disease. A number of large, well-designed... Read more »Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors
...number of calories per pound depends on gender, age, and activity levels. For instance a 50-year old woman who wants to maintain a weight of 135 pounds and is mildly active might require only 12... Read more »Cholesterol, Heart Disease
...andallow blood to flow freely.Lowering LDL is the primary goal of cholesterol drug and lifestyle therapy.High Density Lipoproteins (HDL), the "Good" CholesterolHigh Density Lipoproteins (HDL)... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Risk Factors
Between 8 and 10 million American adults have peripheral artery disease (PAD). Although it was once believed that PAD occurs more often in men than women, current research now indicates... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Lifestyle Changes
Given the aging population and the significant heart risks associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD), experts believe that aggressive therapies are important.Their are two... Read more »Images
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