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Women are prone to osteoporosis more so than men, especially over the age of 50. Researchers suggest that to prevent bone fractures in older women, they should undergo bone scans. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weaker, which increases the risk of fractures. Bone fractures in older age can contribute to loss of independence along with ...click here to read more

A new study published in the International Journal of Biometeorology has found that cold temperatures increase the likelihood of stroke mortality in elderly women. The study was performed with support from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP), and the Catholic University of Santos (Unisantos). The researchers used ...click here to read more

The risk of osteoporosis is highest among women over the age of 50 and those who’re post-menopausal. Early detection of osteoporosis is vital so that treatment can be administered to reduce the risk of breaks and fractures. A new study suggests that women 65 and older should also be getting screened for osteoporosis. The U.S. ...click here to read more

If you’re suffering from achy joints, you’ll want to take a close look at your diet. Some foods can trigger inflammation, which results in joint pain. Here are the five most common foods that can worsen your joint pain. 5 Common Foods That Worsen Joint Pain Tomatoes: Although a healthy food, a recent study explored ...click here to read more

There is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. This is something that we’re taught from early on in our adult lives as a way of lowering our risk for cardiovascular disease later in life. Traditionally, HDL cholesterol is considered one of these “good” cholesterols. HDL is actually a group of cholesterol that can vary in size ...click here to read more

What Is Postmenopausal Osteoporosis? Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a progressive deteriorative condition that affects women who have gone through menopause. Osteoporosis causes the weakening of the bones, resulting in thin and brittle bones that are more susceptible to fractures and breaking. In women who are postmenopausal, osteoporosis is most commonly caused by a lack of estrogen. ...click here to read more

Do you know what MINOCA stands for? If you’ve never heard of this acronym, it stands for Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries. But what does MINOCA mean for you? MINOCA is an umbrella term that refers to a type of heart attack that occurs from blocked arteries. There was a recent study on the ...click here to read more

The transition into menopause has been attributed to the decrease of hormonal estrogen in the body, which is responsible for women’s sex characteristics. The following are some of the physiological changes that are attributed to estrogen: Responsible for female puberty Control growth of the uterine lining during the menstruation cycle and at the beginning of ...click here to read more

A new study from the researchers at John Hopkins has found that postmenopausal women with more male sex hormones than female hormones are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. The literature on this topic is not entirely lacking in evidence to support this, either. Women are generally at a lower risk of developing heart ...click here to read more

When it comes to vision problems, there are three common conditions: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, and glaucoma. A major risk factor for these conditions is age, but there is another risk factor that you may not be familiar with. It’s your gender. Studies have revealed that women are at a higher risk of developing ...click here to read more

Varicose veins are visible veins that may look dark purple or blue in color and they are commonly found in the legs and feet of those affected. These enlarged and discolored veins may not pose any immediate health concerns to some patients, being more of a cosmetic problem. However, some individuals experience aching pain and ...click here to read more

Post-menopausal women are at a higher risk of developing many health conditions, which is why it’s vitally important that women maintain their overall health and wellness during this time. After menopause, women suffer from a lack of the sexual reproductive hormones progesterone and estrogen. These hormones have large impacts on many of the body’s systems, ...click here to read more

February 3, 2017 was National Wear Red Day, an event held by the American Heart Association that raises awareness about the high risk of heart disease among women. Women have nearly double the risk of dying due to a heart attack as men do, and education about the signs and symptoms is necessary in order ...click here to read more

New research has revealed that taking the pain medication ibuprofen over long periods of time causes compensated hypogonadism in men. Hypogonadism is characterized by the reduction or total absence of hormone secretions from the gonads. In this case, it was found to be related to the prolonged ingestion of ibuprofen. The experiment involved 31 male ...click here to read more