As women age, our concerns shift between different health concerns. One thing that many worry about is going through menopause. However, it’s not something you need to fret about as long as you know what to expect and how to prepare. There’s no stopping it, but planning ahead for menopause can help you take on [...]
Hormone imbalances are a normal part of the aging process and can cause a number of uncomfortable symptoms that affect everyday life. Luckily, there are many benefits that come along with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Are you questioning your symptoms and wondering how you can be happy and healthy again? There are plenty of options [...]
For many women, menopause is a time to take care of yourself by making healthier lifestyle choices. While some factors cannot be changed there are certain ways you can create a heart-healthy life for yourself moving forward. Below are some lifestyle changes proven to help your menopausal and postmeopausal years. Quit Smoking If you are [...]
As women reach their 40s and 50s, the ovaries reduce the production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone in the process known as menopause. The fluctuating hormone levels associated with menopause can cause sometimes uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. A gynecologist may recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to manage these symptoms. [...]
Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, traveling through the bloodstream instructing tissues and organs. Hormones affect many different processes in the body, like metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, and even mood. Hormones are powerful, and too much or too little of a certain hormone can have serious effects on the body. Hormone imbalances can happen at [...]
During menopause and perimenopause, estrogen production in the body slows and hormone levels fluctuate, which can cause wide-ranging symptoms such as irregular periods, hot flashes, and mood swings. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to treat hormonal imbalances and the resulting symptoms by putting female hormones back in the body. There are various types of [...]
November is National Healthy Skin Month, an annual event that serves as a reminder to put your skin health at top of mind. There are certain skincare practices that everyone should follow as a general rule of thumb, like protecting the skin with SPF daily. Other skincare routines depend on factors such as skin type [...]
Diabetes, a chronic illness that affects how the body turns food into energy, affects more than 34 million people in the United States. While diabetes is common in both men and women, the disease affects women differently. Women have a higher risk of developing diabetes-related complications, including heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, and depression. Women [...]
Staying physically active is important at all ages and stages of life, especially during menopause. If you’re looking to change up your exercise routine, fall is the perfect time of year to take your physical activity outdoors. From the cooler weather to the changing scenery, the fall season makes for a more enjoyable outdoor exercise [...]
While most women are aware that hormonal changes are the key player in menopause, not all women know that hormonal imbalance can be caused by other health issues as well as environmental factors. Women who have symptoms linked to other causes of hormone imbalance may also be helped by hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the [...]
