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Bladder health can get overlooked sometimes. Yes, infections like urinary tract infections (UTI) can be highly irritating and even scary, but they generally aren’t considered a significant health risk. But a new study may change that for a specific segment of the population. Some new research is linking certain infections to stroke risk and UTI-topped ...click here to read more

Many conditions can lead to bone loss. New research shows how stress can be an essential factor when looking at possible risk factors. According to the study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, poor quality social relationships that contribute to psychosocial stress may be related to bone loss in postmenopausal women. Stress ...click here to read more

Menopause is defined as the point in a woman’s life where menstruation ceases. Among other changes, hormones can begin to change, which leads to health changes. Many women go on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to preserve their health. HRT has been shown to help reduce osteoporosis, bone fractures, and heart disease, all of which can ...click here to read more

If weightlifting is part of your workout regimen, then the question of whether lifting weights contributes to varicose veins may have crossed your mind. When you lift weights or perform resistance training, you may notice your veins do bulge, but can this contribute to long term unsightly veins? Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are ...click here to read more

Mindfulness helps lower menopausal symptoms and stress in women, according to research findings. Specifically, the researchers highlighted that being mindful showed benefits for menopausal women who struggled with irritability, anxiety, and depression. Study lead author Richa Sood explained, “In this study, we found that midlife women with higher mindfulness scores experienced fewer menopausal symptoms. These ...click here to read more

Urinary health problems in postmenopausal women are associated with a poor quality of life, according to research findings. The researchers looked at data from 2,160 women aged 45 to 75 who reported at least one menopausal symptom related to vulvovaginal atrophy. Vulvovaginal atrophy causes symptoms like vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and urinary incontinence. Women with ...click here to read more

When our hormones are well balanced, our body can work in harmony, but even the slightest imbalance can start presenting changes in health and symptoms. Throughout our lives there are several times when our hormone levels change such as puberty and menopause. During these life stages, we experience changes. Although changing hormones can be a ...click here to read more

If you have led an unhealthy lifestyle in your youth, there is still time to turn things around. A new vein of research has found that middle age is a crucial time in our life-cycle for beginning and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, in order to maintain our quality of life well into the elderly years. ...click here to read more

We have all been told the many, many benefits of eating healthy on a regular basis. This has not stopped the onslaught of research that continues to be published on this very topic, though. In fact, one new study claims that women who consume a healthy diet of mainly fruits and veggies experience fewer symptoms ...click here to read more

Our bones change as we age. What was once strong becomes weaker, and there is a higher risk of fractures and broken bones. Our bones are important to our health, as they provide the body with its form and protect your organs. Therefore, keeping your bones healthy is vital. But if you believe common myths ...click here to read more

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a dangerous condition because a person can have it for years without ever knowing. Living with undiagnosed hypertension can lead to complications as high blood pressure slowly damages the arteries, which can increase the risk of a cardiovascular event occurring. Both men and woman can be affected by hypertension, but ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of East Anglia has found that following a Mediterranean-style diet can reduce the risk of stroke in white women over the age of 40, but not in men. The diet is characterized by an increased intake of fish, fruit, vegetables, nuts, and beans, and a decreased intake of meat ...click here to read more

Testosterone is predominately a male hormone, although it’s found at much lower levels in women. The hormone is responsible for a man’s sex drive, among other things. Higher levels of testosterone have been found to affect men’s behavior. A study published in Nature Communications explored the effects that high testosterone has on a man’s behavior. ...click here to read more

It’s often emphasized that the more HDL cholesterol – good cholesterol – you have, the healthier you are. But for some people, this may not be the case. A new study has found that postmenopausal women with high HDL cholesterol may actually be at risk of detrimental health conditions. HDL is responsible for carrying away ...click here to read more