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Research adds to growing evidence of the health benefits associated with natural environments

Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health found that women living in neighbourhoods with more green spaces were less likely to experience four key PMS symptoms.

Postmenopausal sun exposure may be harmful At doctor visits, women are often asked to list their dietary supplements and medications. But what about the time they spend soaking up vitamin D? A new study has found that high exposure to UV-radiation is associated with an adverse hormone balance in postmenopausal women. UV-radiation affects the body through pathways that can have both positive and negative health effects, such as immunoregulation and vitamin D productio...

Postmenopausal sun exposure may be harmful At doctor visits, women are often asked to list their dietary supplements and medications. But what about the time they spend soaking up vitamin D? A new study has found that high exposure to UV-radiation is associated with an adverse hormone balance in postmenopausal women. UV-radiation affects the body through pathways that can have both positive and negative health effects, such as immunoregulation and vitamin D productio...

Soaking up the sun is an activity that many of us enjoy at every stage of life, but a new study has warned of the particular dangers of UV exposure to women after they have been through the menopause. Researchers say that spending too much time in the sun can affect post-menopausal womens oestrogen levels, which can lead to a range of health issues. These can include osteoporosis, cardiac diseases and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimers disease, according to previous research. Based ...

Credit: Kai Triebner UV-radiation can affect hormone levels of postmenopausal women negatively and this may contribute to several health issues. The concentration of oestrogens in the blood affects a womans health in many ways. For example, oestrogens contribute to a strong bone structure and help wounds heal more quickly: "When a woman reaches menopause, we see the levels of oestrogens decline and an increase of other hormones, called gonadotropins", says Kai Triebner at the University of Berg...