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 [...]
According to the American Heart Association, more than one in three female adults has some form of cardiovascular disease. And many women may have an increased risk for heart disease during menopause. But what is the connection between heart problems and the onset of menopause? For World Heart Day on September 29th, we’re going to [...]
September is Healthy Aging Month, so we’ve collected some great tips that will help you live your best life as you get older. 1. Focus on Nutrition Having good nutrition can help you with healthy aging. What you eat has a huge effect on your overall health and wellness at all ages. However, as you [...]
Menopause brings about a number of changes in a woman’s body, one of those inevitable changes being bone loss. When the ovaries stop producing estrogen during menopause, bone loss begins to occur and will continue as you get older. But by maintaining good bone health during this stage of life, you can help prevent osteoporosis, [...]
The average age a woman in the US reaches menopause is 52. If a woman reaches earlier than that, it may be considered early menopause or premature menopause. Premature Menopause vs Early Menopause Sometimes the terms early menopause and premature menopause are used interchangeably. They are similar, but they differ based on age guidelines. According [...]
Menopause can occur naturally as a woman ages, or it can be brought on early by certain medical conditions or surgical procedures. Most women will go through menopause between the ages of 45 and 58. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the average age for natural menopause in the US is [...]
If you are experiencing hot flashes and night sweats due to menopause, then the high temperatures associated with the summer season may not be welcome. There’s nothing you can do about the weather, but you can try the following things to keep cool. 1. Wear Cool Clothes If you’re dealing with hot flashes and night [...]
Because June is Men’s Health Month, now is the perfect time to talk about an issue that many men deal with; low testosterone or low T. Low T symptoms can interfere with a man’s daily life and this hormonal imbalance can cause other health issues. Luckily, doctors that specialize in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can [...]
