middle age

______ ____ is a mix of new opportunities and expanding resources  companied by decline in physical abilities.

WHAT BONE DISEASE IS THIS:

>Severe  loss of bone mass in which the bones become porous and easy to break.

>Also caused by  deficiencies of  calcium , Vitamin D, estrogen  depletion   and lack of weight bearing exercise that builds up bone mass.

What supplements after menopause may slow the rate of bone loss and delay onset of osteoporosis

• calcium and vitamin e

• calcium and vitamin D

Marked by gradual onset of bone damage  with progression of pain and disability with minor signs  of inflammation.

ØA disease of the joints that affects different joints, causes different types of pain and is more destructive  than osteoarthritis.

>The point at which menstruation stops  at age 45-55.

>Loss of ability to bear children.

During menopause there is a decrease of what hormones leadin to changes in the reproductivw organs and changes in sexual functioning.

 The individually varying time of transition from regular menstruation  to menopause

What is the treatment for menopause? (two answers)

• menopausal hormone therapy (MHT)

• Vitamin c and esterone

• hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Which of the following are health issues during middle age?

• hyperglycemia

• hypertension

• immune system functioning decline

• emotional stress