Bones don’t age as well as we’d like, and that can raise the risk of a serious health problem after even a minor tumble. This is typically due to a bone disease called osteoporosis that occurs when bones lose mineral density and mass, becoming more brittle. Osteoporosis is called a silent disease because many people don’t even know they have …

A recent survey indicates that American adults have far fewer friends now than they did in past decades.  Why Is It Hard to Make Friends? When we’re young, it seems easy to make friends. This is because, according to the American Psychological Association, friendships develop naturally through frequent interaction and shared vulnerability. While we’re in school, we have several opportunities …

Rolling eyes, slamming doors, and angry words. Sound familiar? If so, you may have a teenage rebellion on your hands. The teen years can be difficult because of adolescents’ general moodiness, heightened emotions, and rebellious behavior.   Why can parenting teens be so hard sometimes? To understand why your teen might be rebelling, you first need to understand more about the …

If you are entering perimenopause or have transitioned to menopause, you may have noticed that your skin doesn’t look as smooth as it did just a few years ago. Wrinkles and veins may seem more prominent, and scratches may take longer to heal. These are natural parts of the aging process for everyone. If you are experiencing aging skin along …

The skincare products most effective at preventing the signs of aging might surprise you. As you age, your skin loses moisture, elasticity and is prone to discoloration and hyperpigmentation. With so many anti-aging products on the market, you may be surprised to learn that the two most important are:  Sunscreen. The sun’s UVA and UVB rays are responsible for most …

Could a Menopausal Diet Help With Hot Flashes? If you’re experiencing hot flashes — those uncomfortable waves of heat that seem to take over your body during menopause — you’re probably wondering where you can find relief. A menopausal diet may help.  Changing what you eat can help you cope with menopausal symptoms and maintain good health as you age.  …

For many women, regular exercise seems to get harder when you’re middle-aged. Balancing work responsibilities, caring for your family and helping your aging parents make it a challenge to find the time. However, in the years leading up to and after menopause, exercise is especially key. Regular physical activity can help ease some of menopause’s most vexing symptoms while also …

Insomnia in women is a growing problem in the United States. If you’re a woman who’s been tossing and turning like it’s an Olympic sport, you’re one in a nation of insomniacs. Insomnia, the most common sleep disorder in the U.S., reached 9.4 million diagnoses in 2015, up from 800,000 just over two decades earlier, reports the American Journal of …

If you could describe yourself as being easily distracted, forgetful or disorganized since childhood, you may have undiagnosed ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).   ADHD is often diagnosed during childhood and can persist into adulthood. However, many adults may have undiagnosed ADHD. This can lead to feelings of failing at balancing work and family when the reality is that their brain chemistry causes …

Menopause causes your body to produce lower levels of estrogen and progesterone. Some women also experience a drop in testosterone levels. Because estrogen acts as an anti-inflammatory, a decreased level of this hormone may cause weight gain in the visceral fat, especially in the abdominal area. An anti-inflammatory diet or supplements may help.  Anti-Inflammatory Foods Eating a diet full of …