I am and have always been a strong woman, but going through menopause was almost as serious as giving birth — only the opposite of bringing life into the world and more of knowing that you cannot ever do that again. Saying this, it is not something that drove me into a pit I couldn’t […]
Throughout your 40s and 50s, food can be instrumental in alleviating the symptoms of shifting hormones. Optimal nutrition helps reduce mood swings, depression, anxiety, and irritability while boosting energy. Want to harness the power of food to relieve hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, acne, hair loss, and vaginal dryness — and help balance your
“I joke that I went into the hospital age 47 and woke up 60, but it’s also kind of not funny.” That’s an actual text message from one friend to another, sent just days after the friend who sent the message underwent an emergency hysterectomy that removed cervix, uterus, and both ovaries and fallopian tubes
Protein helps maintain weight, preserve muscle, and fight disease. But how much protein do women really need? What happens if you don’t get enough?
If you’ve ever sneezed, laughed, coughed, or jumped and wet yourself a little, you’re not alone. The instigator is a weakened pelvic floor, and it is synonymous with aging. Pregnancy, childbirth, weight gain, and the shifting hormones in the years leading up to menopause collectively destabilize pelvic muscles. And though involuntary bladder leakage was once
Open, honest communication about the symptoms of menopause can help partners understand each other. We dispel a few myths to get everyone on the same page.
The benefits of regular exercise are many — no secret there — but for women over 40 exercise is a critical part of a self-care routine. Here are some tips to get you moving.
Skin loses about 1% of its thickness each year of your adult life until you reach menopause. After that the loss doubles. And not just in the areas most on public display.
A sudden wash of heat. A flushed face and neck. Red blotches on your chest, back, and arms. Sweat trickling down your torso. It’s a hot flash. Maybe you’ve heard of it? But maybe the facts below are not things you already know about the most common symptom of approaching menopause.
Not feeling like your best self? You’re not the only one. Shifting hormones during perimenopause and after menopause affect every part of a woman’s body — right down to her hair, skin, and nails.
If you believe everything popular culture taught you about perimenopause and menopause, you probably assume it involves hot flashes — and not much else. (Cue the desert scene in Sex and the City 2 when Samantha exclaims, “They’re starting!”)
It seems like every other day there’s a new supplement for anti-aging. And though a pill can’t provide a fountain of youth, supplements may have benefits — especially later in life. Take a look at four anti-aging vitamins and how you can be sure you’re getting enough.