Do you ever wonder how you can have any hair left on your head after looking in the hairbrush or shower drain? Do you find
Do you ever wonder how you can have any hair left on your head after looking in the hairbrush or shower drain? Do you find
Women going through or getting close to menopause often worry about whether the symptoms they are experiencing are caused by menopause or by something else, like cancer. But some menopause symptoms may be like those of some types of cancer. Or does menopause or the treatment for it increase the risk of cancer? You need Read more…
Your immune system is a large network of organs, white blood cells, proteins (antibodies), and chemicals. Together, these parts of your body’s defense system keep bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi (which can cause disease) far away. Your immune system has to work very hard for you to stay healthy. Its job is to keep you Read more…
Testosterone is a sex hormone that women make, but it is rarely discussed. Before menopause, a woman’s body makes three times as much testosterone as estrogen. Testosterone levels go down as a person ages or drop quickly after an oophorectomy. Androgen deficiency has many signs and symptoms, such as depression, lack of energy, changes in Read more…
Generally, women go to great lengths to care for their skin, and for a good reason, it adds to our beauty. However, during menopause, many women struggle to keep their skin supple and succulent as it is bedeviled by dryness and patches. Are you winning the battle of keeping your skin as fresh as they Read more…
FDN, Helping You Make an Informed Decision Now in the world of FDN really quick. If you’re listening to this within the first couple of days of it coming out, you are in the last few days of the FDN Summer Open House. This is where we did exclusive events, stuff we’ve never done before Read more…
For women with urine leakage, a newer and simpler “sling” surgery works as well as the standard version, according to a new clinical trial. This content was originally published here.
Naturally, some people love working out. Others…well, not so much. Finding a type of movement that brings you joy is key and will encourage you to consistently choose action over inaction. If you can work out with a friend for accountability, even better! That said, certain types of physical activity are certainly more efficient at Read more…
For every human, the state of their immune system is a top health concern. The immune system is an intricate part of our body that responds to every environmental change. It plays a great role in protecting us from harmful foreign bodies. The immune system’s performance depends largely on genetics. However, factors like lifestyle choices Read more…
Menopause is something we all have to deal with as women. It is a natural phase of our lives that we must face as we age. When we reach menopause, we reach the end of our reproductive cycle. But we also face certain symptoms, like the debilitating heat stroke that almost sent me to my Read more…
A new paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, published by Oxford University Press, finds that menopausal hormone therapy for breast cancer survivors is not associated with breast cancer reoccurrence, despite worries among some researchers and physicians. Hot flashes and night sweats, as well as vaginal dryness and urinary tract infections, plague breast cancer Read more…
Our bodies undergo several changes as we age, which seems to be very pronounced in women. That is why as women approach menopause, many different lifestyle and health developments, some of which may not be palatable. Many women experience symptoms that make everyday life somewhat more difficult and stressful. The symptoms are mostly due to Read more…
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