Category Archives: Women’s Health

You’ve surely heard of the plethora of benefits associated with eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. New research is showing there might be more than you’d think. Any woman who is undergoing or has experienced menopause knows it is not the easiest of times. Hormonal fluctuations and overall reduced estrogen levels lead to ...click here to read more

Adults who consume lower amounts of fruits and vegetables have a higher risk of anxiety disorder, according to a new study. Researchers from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging have found that the prevalence of anxiety disorders is linked to the intake of fruits and vegetables. Lead author of the study Karen Davison spoke about ...click here to read more

Women transitioning through menopause are at higher risk for heart disease, according to the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN). This research adds to the growing evidence that menopause is a critical time for changes in cardiovascular health. The study helps to underscore the importance of women and their doctors focusing on heart health during ...click here to read more

Changes in a woman’s body in the years around menopause could raise the risk for certain health problems. But new research shows that women who experience premature menopause are almost three times more likely to develop chronic health problems in their 60s compared to women who experience menopause in their early 50s. These health issues ...click here to read more

For many women experiencing menopause, low libido can be a problem. A new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that women in their 60s report a variety of reasons why their libido may be low, and it doesn’t always involve the hormones associated with menopause. The study published in ...click here to read more

Men and women alike are quick to blame hormones when it comes to a struggling sex drive. Men tend to suggest it’s lower testosterone that’s causing a lack of energy and erection troubles, while women cite postmenopausal issues. But new research is suggesting that it’s much more than that, especially for women. A news survey ...click here to read more

New research shows that female veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a higher risk of heart disease compared to female veterans without PTSD. These findings are part of preliminary research that was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia. The study outlines how females with PTSD have a higher risk of ...click here to read more

Women who experience menopause before age 40 may be at higher risk for several heart conditions, according to a new study. The preliminary research was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, an annual premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. This study is the largest, single ...click here to read more

Women who experience early menopause may be more likely to have heart problems before they reach the age of sixty, according to a new study. This new research could help to identify women who are most at risk of cardiovascular disease. The study conducted at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia used data from ...click here to read more

New research is showing that fiber—but not all fiber—may prevent or tame a painful gastrointestinal condition suffered by more than 50 percent of women. Published recently in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, a study found that women who consumed more fiber-rich fruits and cereals had a reduced chance of developing diverticulitis, a common and painful ...click here to read more

A lot of “bad” can happen during menopause. Between the hot flashes, fatigue, and weight fluctuations, the lack of stability can be challenging to digest. And although these symptoms are natural and potentially unavoidable, there are things you can do to get through it a little easier. Diet and fitness can make your transition through ...click here to read more

If you’re falling asleep to the nightly news or the latest episode of Chicago, it could be wreaking havoc on your health. A new analysis is showing a host of dangers associated with nighttime television watching from the comfort of your bed. It’s not the programming or the set itself that causes any harm. The ...click here to read more

A brand-new study published in the European Heart Journal highlights some major gender discrepancies in the effects of cardiac arrest. And it seems like the best way to close the gap is with public awareness. The study indicated that women were less likely to be identified as suffering from cardiac arrest, were given immediate treatment—CPR ...click here to read more

Menopause is defined as the point in a woman’s life where menstruation ceases. Among other changes, hormones can begin to change, which leads to health changes. Many women go on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to preserve their health. HRT has been shown to help reduce osteoporosis, bone fractures, and heart disease, all of which can ...click here to read more