Sleep Deficit
People often shrug off fatigue for lack of sleep. But while tiredness is a health risk in its own right (sleep deprivation can cause heart trouble and raise your susceptibility to accidents), it can...
Tagged: Underactive Thyroid
What do all those test at your regular check-up really mean?
Every year or so, you make an appointment to be poked and prodded, stuck with needles, and handed a cup much smaller than your usual target in which to pee. Somewhere between dressing up...
Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism The thyroid gland is the body’s internal thermostat. It regulates temperature by secreting hormones that control how quickly the body burns calories and uses energy. Hypothyroidism occurs when there is an excess of...