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Changes in a woman’s body in the years around menopause could raise the risk for certain health problems. But new research shows that women who experience premature menopause are almost three times more likely to develop chronic health problems in their 60s compared to women who experience menopause in their early 50s. These health issues ...click here to read more

For many women experiencing menopause, low libido can be a problem. A new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that women in their 60s report a variety of reasons why their libido may be low, and it doesn’t always involve the hormones associated with menopause. The study published in ...click here to read more

Men and women alike are quick to blame hormones when it comes to a struggling sex drive. Men tend to suggest it’s lower testosterone that’s causing a lack of energy and erection troubles, while women cite postmenopausal issues. But new research is suggesting that it’s much more than that, especially for women. A news survey ...click here to read more

Women who experience menopause before age 40 may be at higher risk for several heart conditions, according to a new study. The preliminary research was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, an annual premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. This study is the largest, single ...click here to read more

Women who experience early menopause may be more likely to have heart problems before they reach the age of sixty, according to a new study. This new research could help to identify women who are most at risk of cardiovascular disease. The study conducted at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia used data from ...click here to read more

A lot of “bad” can happen during menopause. Between the hot flashes, fatigue, and weight fluctuations, the lack of stability can be challenging to digest. And although these symptoms are natural and potentially unavoidable, there are things you can do to get through it a little easier. Diet and fitness can make your transition through ...click here to read more

Menopause is typically associated with the changes that occur in women, but men can go through their own version of menopause as well. It was long believed that “male menopause” was associated with older males. Symptoms include lack of energy, weakness, low libido, and weight gain mainly as a result of low testosterone. But doctors ...click here to read more

Many women experiencing menopause often describe brain fog, but there was not enough evidence to support such claims. Well, additional research findings have just come out which reveal that brain fog in menopause is a real thing. Brain fog is used to describe forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and inability to think clearly. Brain fog as a ...click here to read more

Joint pain often occurs at the same time as menopause and it affects many women. While there is no clear reason for these achy and swollen joints, some doctors believe it may be due to falling estrogen levels. Estrogen is thought to protect joints and reduce inflammation, and when these levels drop during menopause, inflammation ...click here to read more

Marking the end of fertility, menopause usually occurs after the age of 45. Even though menopause is a natural process, it can lead to drastic changes in the body, triggering severe symptoms. The primary reason for these symptoms is the decline in estrogen levels. Some of the significant signs seen are night sweats, hot flashes, ...click here to read more

As we begin Sleep Awareness Week, our weekly roundup focuses on articles related to sleep-related problems and treatments for the same. The topics covered include information on the causes and treatment options of terminal insomnia, menopause and insomnia, and central sleep apnea. We have also published articles on essential oils for sleep and simple tricks ...click here to read more

Menopause comes with various woes, and while hormone replacement therapy is one way to deal with the symptoms, doctors now recommend yoga for menopause. Menopause is a phase of life that women go through during which they become infertile and stop menstruating. Changing hormone levels in menopausal women often lead to symptoms such as weight ...click here to read more

Insomnia is, in simple words, the inability to sleep. Since sleep is essential to provide rest to our body, people suffering from insomnia are generally stressed and develop health problems due to lack of sleep. It is estimated that people today sleep 20 percent less than they did a century ago and over 30 percent ...click here to read more

Menopause headaches are hormonally induced headaches experienced by women entering menopause—the phase of life where middle-aged women start to lose their fertility. It is more common among women who experienced headaches near their menstrual period. These headaches are associated with the increase and decrease in hormone levels. While some women may experience relief during menopause, ...click here to read more