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 …

If you have a Pap smear annually or on a regular basis, you know that in most cases the results come back clear. If a test shows abnormal results, a common procedure called a colposcopy may be needed.  What is a colposcopy? A colposcopy is a procedure used to give your doctor a close look at your cervix. It is …

Have you ever entertained the idea of weight training but hesitated because you didn’t want to “bulk up”? Weight training has multiple benefits for women, as it does for nearly all adults at any age and fitness level, including you. You don’t have to start with 40-pound weights. A beginner wright training program for women can ease you into strength …

It’s summertime, but the living may not be easy if you’re managing hot flashes due to menopause.  Is Menopause Worse in Summer? While most symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause don’t change seasonally, one of the most common symptoms — hot flashes — may worsen in the summer, according to a study on women’s health published by the National Library …