As women age and go through menopause, their risk for various health conditions increases. Fortunately, exercise can be a powerful tool for promoting overall health and reducing the risk of many chronic diseases. In this blog article, we will explore the importance of exercise for postmenopausal women and the specific benefits it can offer. The […]
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been a topic of controversy in recent years due to concerns about potential health risks. However, for low-risk women, HRT can be a safe and effective treatment for menopause symptoms. In this article, we will discuss the benefits and risks of HRT for low-risk women, as well as the different […]
60% of middle-aged women report difficulty concentrating and experiencing cognitive issues. While a cognitive decline is expected with age, studies indicate that a contributing factor could be menopause, which is characterized by a decline in reproductive hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen, primarily known for its function in menstruation and reproductive well-being, also serves […]
A woman’s risk of developing atherosclerosis and heart disease increases once she reaches menopause. The onset of menopause is due to the progressive decline of estrogen. Apart from serving a significant role in a woman’s reproductive health, estrogen protects bone health, keeps the lining of blood vessels strong and pliable, maintains cholesterol levels, and keeps […]
For women, the fixed timing of menopause, the finality of menopause on fertility, and the major effects on our bodies, skin, hair and health have made it a much feared and misunderstood life event. There are more than 30 symptoms associated with menopause, including hot flashes, irregular periods, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. Imagine if […]
With menopause comes a whole host of symptoms, with the most well known being hot flashes and night sweats. Unfortunately, there are some symptoms linked to vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) that worsen the quality of life for menopausal women – from urinary issues to vaginal dryness. In a study published in the journal Menopause, […]
We’ve long known that being overweight and obese increases a woman’s risk of many different types of cancer, including breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancers. In case you were looking for another reason to lose those extra pounds, a recent article published in Cancer last week has shown that a 5% drop in weight in […]
Menopause is defined as 12 consecutive months without a period when no other explanation is found. There are so many other symptoms and changes that come with menopause, many begin in mid to late forties and continue until mid to late 50s. However, the ending of the period is the defining characteristic of menopause […]
After the age of 25-30, most of us reach our peak bone mass. Then we slowly start to lose bone mass. How fast or slow that happens depends on many factors: genetics, gender, diet, exercise and other factors. After menopause, with the decline in estrogen, women start to lose bone mass at a faster rate. […]
Women have always gone through menopause. The hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings are commonly known symptoms that are visible, recognizable and publicly experienced by women all over the world. We also know that these symptoms usually resolve as women complete their transition into menopause. There are less visible symptoms that are just as […]