FRIDAY, Nov. 30, 2018 — Emotional abuse may add to the woes of menopause, a new study suggests. Researchers found that women who are emotionally tormented by a spouse or partner may suffer from more night sweats, painful sex and hot flashes when their periods stop. “The data show that experience of domestic violence and […]
Day: April 18, 2020
What are some ways you manage stress during menopause?
Menopause brings with it a host of symptoms and changes which can leave you feeling stressed and miserable. Hot flashes, headaches, and vaginal drynessare enough to make you irritable and annoyed. Brain fog, insomnia, and depression can make it hard to function and complete your every day tasks. To add to the mix, life stressors […]
Menopause additionally increases atherosclerotic CVD risk for women with type 1 diabetes
Women with type 1 diabetes have more coronary artery calcium compared with women without diabetes, and this difference only widens during menopause, potentially increasing cardiovascular risk, according to findings published in Diabetes Care. “Few studies have followed women with type 1 diabetes as they transition through menopause,” Amena Keshawarz, MPH, a PhD candidate in the […]
Hot Flash: The Older You Get, The Harder You Fall
I’ve always heard that as you age, “avoiding falls” becomes an important part of your life. According to the National Council for Aging Care, every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Add me to the “Every 11 Seconds” list. At 60 years old, I now understand what […]
