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As people get older, they might not have as much sex as they used to. And it’s not that they don’t want to, or they aren’t thinking about it. There seems to be more difficulty turning it into action. Sex offers many health benefits that can be very helpful for older folks, so it might ...click here to read more

If you are a postmenopausal woman feeling sudden urges to run to the bathroom, you may be experiencing overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome. A new study has found that postmenopausal women aged 45 to 54 years are at a higher risk for overactive bladder syndrome. Women who have had multiple births or are obese are also ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that a changing menstrual cycle approaching menopause could indicate future heart health. The research, published in the journal Menopause, found that lengthening menstrual cycles prior to menopause may play a role in the risk for heart disease. Results suggested that if a woman’s cycle got longer two years before menopause, they ...click here to read more

If you haven’t heard of it, broken heart syndrome is real. And a new study suggests that cases are on the rise, particularly in middle-aged women. Although cases were up across the board, researchers found that women make up over 88 percent of cases and that women between 50 and 75 experienced broken heart syndrome ...click here to read more

A new study is showing a strong link between women who suffer migraines and experience severe hot flashes during menopause. The combo may also boost the risk for heart disease. The study also found that migraines don’t cause more or worse hot flashes or the other way around. Instead, it’s believed they are both related ...click here to read more

Women with excess cardiovascular fat may be at a higher risk for memory issues such as dementia. Women are disproportionately affected by cognitive decline, and a new study suggests that changes in cardiovascular fat after menopause may be a possible cause. Cardiovascular fat deposition is higher in postmenopausal women compared to premenopausal women and is ...click here to read more

Every morning I start my day with two large glasses of water and two cups of black coffee. Then I pee a lot. It’s frustrating. The urge hits hard and I need to beeline to a toilet as fast as possible. Most of the time it’s easy, but when it isn’t, it can be scary. ...click here to read more

It’s easy for your bones to get buried when you’re prioritizing overall health. After all, weak bones might not necessarily have the same implications as hypertension, high blood sugar, or dementia. But weak bones can pose a serious health risk. Weak, brittle bones are more likely to fracture under simple duress or low impact, which ...click here to read more

More evidence is emerging to show how plant-based foods can be beneficial in reducing the risk of heart disease. According to two research studies published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, eating plant-based foods is heart healthy at any age. The two separate studies analyzed plant food consumption and found that in both ...click here to read more

Postmenopausal women often struggle with managing their cholesterol, but a new study says that dancing may be the key to keeping it under control. The research published in Menopause suggests that dancing may not only lower cholesterol levels, but it could also improve fitness and body composition. After menopause, women are more likely to gain ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered an interesting link between cognitive decline and fracture risk. The association was made in women, suggesting that cognitive decline over five years increased the rate of bone loss and future fracture risk. Worldwide, 200 million people are affected by osteoporosis, and more than 35 million ...click here to read more

If your last trip to the doctor’s office revealed you’ve got thinning bones, it’s essential to take steps to slow the process down. Weakening and thinning bones can quickly turn into osteoporosis, a debilitating and potentially dangerous condition. Osteoporosis is a bone disease resulting from the loss of too much bone. It can impair mobility, ...click here to read more

Prescription sleep aids taken long term do not help middle-aged women with insomnia. According to a study published in the journal BMJ Open, there is no difference in sleep duration or quality in women who have been taking the meds for over a year. Benzodiazepines are often prescribed for those who suffer from insomnia. However, ...click here to read more

“There is a need for consistent osteoporosis screening recommendations in men.” This message comes from leading researchers who have found that men are mainly underdiagnosed and undertreated for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a common disease that weakens bones to the point where they break easily. The loss of bone mass, measured as bone density, accelerates in ...click here to read more