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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 production. Different vitamin D metabolites are associated with higher or lower concentrations of estrogens a...

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 production. Different vitamin D metabolites are associated with higher or lower concentrations of estrogens a...

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 women's oestrogen levels, which can lead to a range of health issues. These can include osteoporosis, cardiac diseases and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, according to previous research. Based on the findings, the researchers say that sun exposure needs to be carefully monitored, and advise...