Signs and Symptoms That You May Be at Risk for Hypothyroidism
Of the estimated 20 million Americans who experience the symptoms of a thyroid imbalance, more than half don’t know they have a medical condition. But the majority of them have an under active thyroid gland, called hypothyroidism, the most common thyroid disorder. Hypothyroidism occurs most often in women over 50. Roughly 15 per- cent of […]
Thyroid 101: Getting Down to Basics
Shaped like a butterfly or bow tie and sitting at the front of your neck, the thyroid gland is the master of your metabolism. Weighing in at less than one ounce, the thyroid may be small, but it plays a big role in regulating how your body uses and stores energy from the foods you […]