When we think of heart disease and heart attacks, we tend to associate it with men. Yet, while men are more susceptible to heart attacks after the age of 35, a woman’s risk increases once she hits menopause. The British Heart Foundation states ‘women are twice as likely to die of coronary heart disease, theContinue reading “Looking After Your Heart Post 40”
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What is PCOS? (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects many women worldwide. My sister and I both have been diagnosed with the condition. Although I do not have any cysts on my ovaries, I do have the symptoms. I have had it for a long time without realising it. Looking back I did have acne in my 20s, very irregularContinue reading “What is PCOS? (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)”