For many menopausal women, weight gain is a major issue. Reduced metabolism means the scales are tipping — and not in our favor! And women aren’t alone in this; middle-aged men also suffer from the shrinking-pants syndrome. Expanding middles are more than just unsightly. They can adversely affect your health, putting you at greater risk for …
While women are constantly hearing how important it is to do breast self-exams and have annual mammograms, heart attack — not breast cancer — is the number one killer of women. So it’s extremely important that we recognize the symptoms of heart attack in women. These symptoms can vary quite dramatically from the major symptoms …
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Hormone Replacement Therapy Shown to Decrease Asthma Attacks in Menopausal Women Who Have Asthma Allergy researchers and immunologists have shown that the death rate for women with asthma over the age of 65 is four times higher than other groups. Menopause has not been shown to affect a woman’s chances of developing asthma. However, menopause can …
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Many women think of perimenopause and menopause as a downward spiral. For some women, however, this is a time of “ups.” Our temperature (and tempers) rise, our weight may creep upward, and our blood pressure may spike. Yikes! While it’s easy to spot rising body temperatures (red faces and sweat-drenched clothes) and expanding waistlines (busted …
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Acupuncture May Reduce Severity Of Hot Flashes Are you seeking an alternative therapy for your hot flashes? North American Menopause Society’s medical journal, Menopause, says that acupuncture may offer some relief. Acupuncture is a 2,500 year old complementary medicine that requires the use of small needles to prick the skin to treat. Researchers now have evidence that acupuncture …
