Category: Hormones

Manage the andropause

by Editor | Dec 11, 2017 | Andropause, Healthy Aging, Hormones | 0

Andropause is a normal part of aging for men, who see a gradual decline in testosterone levels. Learn how to manage the andropause here.

Testing testosterone levels

by Editor | Dec 7, 2017 | Healthy Aging, Hormones | 0

Having adequate testosterone levels is vital for health and wellbeing in both men and women. Find out what is involved in testing testosterone levels here.

Female hormones overview

by Editor | Oct 5, 2017 | Healthy Aging, Hormones | 0

Hormones are essential for good female health. Continue reading to learn more about the key female hormones.

Testing cortisol levels

by Editor | Aug 16, 2017 | Healthy Aging, Hormones | 0

Cortisol is a key hormone that our body produces when we are stressed, and here we explain why testing cortisol levels is important as we age.

Growth hormone therapy benefits

by Editor | Jun 6, 2017 | Healthy Aging, Hormones | 0

Growth hormone therapy benefits include fat loss, improved muscle mass, and improved heart health. Learn more about the benefits and side effects here.

Testing for adult growth hormone deficiency

by Editor | Apr 27, 2017 | Healthy Aging, Hormones | 0

Adult growth hormone deficiency can have a number of causes. What are they, how can you test for AGHD and how can you treat it?

Growth hormone benefits – slowing aging?

by Editor | Mar 26, 2017 | Healthy Aging, Hormones | 0

Growth hormone benefits include improved cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health. Here we outline the US perspective on growth hormone.

Can hormone replacement therapy slow aging?

by Dr Merlin Thomas | Sep 18, 2016 | Healthy Aging, Hormones | 0

Can hormone replacement therapy slow aging? Women often sleep better, have increased mental focus and energy, and heightened libido after HRT.

Why Progesterone Tests Are Important

by Kate Marie | Jan 27, 2014 | Healthy Aging, Hormones | 0

This fact sheet provides an overview of progesterone and the progesterone test.

What is an IGFBP-3 Test? Do You Need One?

by Kate Marie | Jan 27, 2014 | Healthy Aging, Hormones | 0

This fact sheet provides an overview of how the IGFBP-3 test helps diagnose growth hormone disorders.

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May 15 2017

Blue Wolf Reviews

May 10 2017

Power FM – Mornings

Radio Interview

May 05 2017

Daily Mail: femail

How to winter-proof your skin and keep that summer glow going

May 02 2017

50 so what

How I Snapped Out Of Groundhog Day And Finally Started Living

May 01 2017

Better Homes & Gardens

Better Homes & Gardens 1 May 2017

April 26 2017

WYZA

In Praise of… Ageing

April 25 2017

Your Life Choices

Cosmetic medicine: yes please or no way?

April 19 2017

MindFood

8 reasons to embrace ageing

April 2017

Life Begins At

Life Begins At Apr 2017

April 13 2017

Interview with Sonia Kruger and David Campbell

Today Extra, Channel 9: The secret to supple skin

March 1 2017

Plenty Well

The Top 10 Anti-Aging Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

Authors

Whilst wielding a couple of dumbbells in a gym class in 2003, Kate experienced an epiphany around the lack of accepted best practice guidelines when it came to staying well and avoiding disease. Kate realized that she had no chance of slowing her own aging process unless she became better educated about her options.

Dr Merlin Thomas is a physician and a scientist. His research laboratory is at the JDRF/ Danielle Alberti Memorial Centre for the study of Diabetes Complications at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne.