Keeping the Women we Love Healthy

Perceptions about hormones, remotes and phones. Understanding the differences between men and women has everything to do with the hormones produced in our bodies, and nothing to do with stereotype differences; despite the endless gender jokes we are subjected to.  In other words, there IS a reason why we act like we do. In today’s world, the word 'estrogen' is automatically linked to women and mood swings; in addition to being the perceived culprit of depression and anxiety.  Women's hormonal changes during their cycles were the reason why women were not included in clinical trials until 1993. Men, on the other hand, are directly associated with the word 'testosterone'. Drive, competitiveness, gender expectations and what seems to be a ‘simple solution’ to pretty much every problem appears to be testosterone-based. So the next time we are facing ‘difficulties’ with our significant other, remember that there IS a reason why we act like we do: hormones.  B...

For those of us who attended the Howell Evening Series Hormones and Happiness you might remember Dr. Banka mentioning Dr. Cuddy and her study about hormones and power, and how power and falling in love are intrinsically related. Form Ted Talks, "Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success". You asked, we listened.  Amy Cuddy on hormones and power.  Enjoy!                                                                        ### About the Doris A. Howell Foundation:  The Doris A. Howell Foundation f...

Have you ever wondered… Which hormones make you feel powerful and confident? Which ones help you cope with stress? The role hormones play when you fall in love? How hormones make you happy –or not? The Doris A. Howell Foundation will be holding its FREE Evening Series Event with the presentation "Hormones and Happiness" by Dr. Carole Banka.   Come and find out how our hormones are interconnected and the potential they have for making us happy or totally miserable! Registration is now open at  www.howellfoundation.org .  Registration is required, so make sure you reserve your space early, as seating gets filled up quick! When:   OCTOBER 15, 2015              6:00—7:30 PM              Share Your Happiness!              5:00-6:00pm – Registration and  hors d’oevres (cash bar)               6:00-...