by drnicolasoddone | Jun 8, 2017 | Blog, Endocrine System, Hormones
Many people go to great lengths to protect the health and safety of themselves and their loved ones. These efforts often include things such as buying safer cars, better home security systems and eating healthier foods. These efforts are well and good, but what if...
by drnicolasoddone | May 30, 2017 | Blog, Endocrine System, Hormones
These days, people consider sleep to be a luxury. They take pride in staying up all night in order to complete various tasks. However, sleep deprivation can have a number of negative consequences on your health. It can also slow down your metabolism. When you are...
by drnicolasoddone | May 25, 2017 | Blog, Endocrine System, Hormones
Hypothyroidism is one of the things that can cause headaches. The thyroid is a gland that is located in the front of the neck. It regulates metabolism and energy. There are several things that can cause hypothyroidism including Hashimoto’s autoimmune...
by drnicolasoddone | May 23, 2017 | Blog, Endocrine System, Hormones
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism shows that teens aged 12-21 are more susceptible than the general population to environmental contaminants that affect the thyroid. These contaminants are potentially harmful for the...
by drnicolasoddone | Apr 22, 2017 | Blog, Endocrine System, Hormones
When it comes to puberty, hormones are the key players calling the shots. In fact, if it weren’t for hormones, puberty would never be initiated in the first place. All the changes that happen to our bodies during puberty can be linked back to hormones. In fact, there...
by drnicolasoddone | Apr 12, 2017 | Blog, Endocrine System
The endocrine system plays a crucial role in maintaining the body’s balance in metabolism, growth, sexual development, mental processes, sleep cycles and much more. Hormones secreted by various glands in the endocrine system can begin functioning irregularly due...
