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Like countless others, one of the first things I do in the morning is go to the bathroom. Then I turn on the coffee pot. Then I’m back in the bathroom a few more times. A fair estimate is that I have the urge to urinate roughly two or three times per cup of coffee. ...click here to read more

Look, if it seems like you’re battling a urinary tract infection (UTI) every six months, know this: it’s not your fault. Some women are just more prone than others. It doesn’t mean that you’re doing something wrong or lacking hygiene. You have not brought this on yourself. Recurring UTIs are common and can take a ...click here to read more

The likelihood of experiencing bladder control problems increases with age. Also called urinary incontinence, it can be very frustrating, degrading, and have a significant impact on your quality of life. But why does it happen? It can have different causes in women and men. In men, the primary cause is BPH, or benign prostate hyperplasia. ...click here to read more

Postmenopausal women may be at risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a chronic condition caused by the build-up of excess fat in the liver not caused by alcohol. A review article by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) has suggested that these findings offer a new perspective on health risks for postmenopausal women. Nonalcoholic ...click here to read more

When you’re dealing with the recurrent pain and discomfort of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI), a popular menopause treatment might not come to mind. But research is showing that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) might make a big difference. A new study showed that women who were undergoing HRT for menopause symptoms had a greater variety ...click here to read more

Dairy has long been associated with the prevention of bone loss. However, a new study has found that it may not make a difference in women during the transition into menopause. The data based on the findings from the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN) shows that during the menopause transition, when bone ...click here to read more

New research is helping to outline the importance of physical activity for mental health in women experiencing menopause. Women in all stages of menopause show a higher risk of depressive symptoms, and this new study helps to understand new treatment options struggling with mental health issues. Those with late menopausal status were found to show ...click here to read more

Tofu and other plant-based foods may be the new heart rescue protocol, according to research published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association. Foods such as tofu that contain higher amounts of isoflavones have been found to moderately lower the risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and post-menopausal women not taking ...click here to read more

Many women in postmenopause report a high incidence of lower back pain, and according to a new study, a vitamin D deficiency may be to blame. According to the research published in the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), women who have low vitamin D levels could be experiencing a greater likelihood of ...click here to read more

Hormones are a lot more complex than the saying “Men are from Mars, women are from Venus” would lead you to believe. Nearly everybody associates them with gender and reproduction, but the reach of these chemicals is far greater. Glands in your endocrine system release hormones that tell virtually every part of your body what ...click here to read more

Soft drinks have come under fire in the past decade, and for a good reason. A huge source of sugar and a significant contributor to the obesity and diabetes epidemic, sodas don’t have much good to offer. And a new study is adding to that list. Highly palatable, cheap, and easily accessible, soft drinks are ...click here to read more

Women experiencing night sweats due to menopause may be more vulnerable to cognitive dysfunction, according to a new study. Experts have found a link between sleep duration due to night sweats and prefrontal cortex deficits. The study presented during The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) annual meeting found that women with a history of breast ...click here to read more

Not expressing true feelings by self-silencing may be detrimental for mental health and may also lead to a higher risk of stroke. A new study shows how self-silencing (inhibiting one’s self-expression) could cause problems with both physical and mental health. Self-silencing is not just biting your tongue when fighting with your spouse, experts say. It’s ...click here to read more

For many women, hot flashes are not only a nuisance, but research now shows they could be an indicator of cardiovascular disease. A new study measuring clinical cardiovascular disease has shown strong evidence that frequent or persistent hot flashes are associated with higher cardiovascular event risk. Hot flashes are brief feelings of intense warmth and ...click here to read more