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November 2010 [Volume 9, Issue 11] To Your Health is brought to you by: |
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In this issue of To Your Health: Over 20 million people in the United States take statins. Cholesterol lowering drugs are one of the most widely prescribed medications. Statins, the class of cholesterol lowering drugs, are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. In short, they suppress the enzymes the liver needs to produce cholesterol naturally. Muscle and joint pain are some of the most common side effects of cholesterol lowering statins. These side effects are clearly stated by the drug manufacturers and in some cases, may be serious. Whether brought on by a long day in the office, strenuous yard work, or a day of chasing kids around the water park, the "end of the day" physical exhaustion associated with demanding activity is naturally expected. A good meal, hot shower and well-deserved sleep usually serve to recharge, revitalize and re-boot the system for another meaningful day. For some, however, a similar feeling of exhaustion is a menacing morning greeter that lingers throughout the day, never dissipating, regardless of the amount of sleep. The New York Times recently cited a 2008 report which showed that birth rates for women over 40 years of age rose 4 percent over the previous year and a 2009 survey indicated that 14 percent of people in their prime childbearing years decided to delay becoming pregnant due to the economic recession. For some of these women, this decision may have dire consequences on future pregnancies. For nearly 1 in 1,000 women (1 percent to 4 percent, or 250,000 to 1 million) between ages 15-29 years old who delay pregnancy, it may already be too late. These women may have a condition called premature ovarian failure (POF). Unsubscribe Update your e-mail address If you have any questions regarding your subscription, please complete this form at www.massagetoday.com/newsletterhelp/TYH. |