Category: Health & Fitness

There is evidence to suggest a connection between menopause and cardiovascular disease. When a woman’s menopause is getting closer, she will experience a discernible drop in her estrogen levels. Estrogen contributes to keeping relaxed, open blood arteries. If estrogen levels drop, cholesterol may begin to build up on the arterial walls of the blood vessels. Read more…

While menopause is characterized by the inability to reproduce, hormone fluctuations during this phase might cause the development of certain symptoms that, in many cases, can be severe. Some common symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, bloating, vaginal dryness, anxiety, and sleep disruption. On getting to menopause, the average woman becomes more vulnerable Read more…

Maven Clinic’s new service aims to fill gaps in care by identifying early symptoms and providing virtual access to specialist providers. This content was originally published here.

There is no reason to suppose that age and reproduction are necessarily incompatible. Female African elephants breed into their 60s, and blue whales, into their 90s. This content was originally published here.

Lilach Mazor Power is breaking boundaries in the world of legal cannabis. She tells her story on Here Weed Go! This content was originally published here.

Climate change is proof, no matter your opinion, that Mother Nature is menopausal. The whole country (the entire globe?) is thinking “what is next?” Weather is tough on anyone who grows plants. Plants and people tend not to adapt quickly to extremes. Really, all you want to do is grow delicious tomatoes for a summer Read more…

The mood boosting benefits of saffron, natural menstruation tips, overcoming orthorexia, ad yoni steaming. This content was originally published here.

Menopause is a stage in women where there is no longer production of the female reproductive hormones – estrogen and production. The menopause stage is marked by the absence of menstruation for 12 months and is often diagnosed as well by monitoring the level of follicle-stimulating hormone (often elevated) and estradiol (estrogen) (often lowered). The Read more…

Osteoporosis is a common symptom of aging; every living person will experience osteoporosis as they grow older. However, menopause acts as a catalyst for osteoporosis in women. When your natural menstrual cycle ends, your bones lose their density and can fracture easily. Naturally, you start losing bone density from age 35. That is why professional Read more…

As a natural occurrence, one would think menopause would be (insert your favorite thing in the world), having a combination of my favorite ice cream flavors in a very big jar with grilled beef beside it. Yummy right? Nothing good, they say, comes easy, and menopause is one good that does not always come easy. Read more…

The lack of estrogen production by the ovaries can cause alterations at the pelvic floor level that can affect the quality of life of women. According to the AEM, 20-50% of women aged 45-65 suffer from urinary incontinence. Kegel exercises are the solution to the pelvic floor during menopause. Most women notice that their periods Read more…