Category Archives: Menopause

If you’re a woman over the age of 50, you are either experiencing menopause or have completed it. Menopause is considered a substantial change in a woman’s life because frankly, it brings with it many changes. Not only does a woman’s menstrual cycle come to an end, but estrogen levels drop, which has a large ...click here to read more

When you hear the word menopause, you probably think of the change in a woman’s life, but did you know that men over 50 undergo their own type of menopause? The term “male menopause” is being used to describe the symptoms that men experience over the age of 50. The main difference between male menopause ...click here to read more

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, affects many adults across the United States. The condition can range from simple gum inflammation to serious damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. It doesn’t stop there, however, as new research links the disease to an increased risk of several types of cancer ...click here to read more

Menopause is a life change that affects women around the age of 50, although some women experience it earlier. During this time, estrogen levels decrease, which can lead to changes in a woman’s health. Many women during this time experience hot flashes, memory fog, weight gain, and other unfortunate symptoms. A new study suggests that ...click here to read more

Having low testosterone is not something many men think about as they get older. However, about one in four men over 30 suffer from the symptoms of low testosterone. Much like how women go through menopause at the tail end of their reproductive years, men go through a similar transition, dubbed male menopause. This condition ...click here to read more

Depression is a constant sadness affecting our activity level, behavior, thoughts, feelings, and sense of well-being. Those affected often feel empty and worthless, which could lead to erratic behavior or even suicide. There are numerous causes for the development of depression such as negative life events, psychiatric illness, or it could even be substance induced. ...click here to read more

One of the most common menopausal symptoms are hot flashes—warm flushing feelings in the face and upper body that may result in sweating and chills. For as long as women have been trying to cope with this uncomfortable time in their reproductive lives, there have been natural remedies to help them manage. This is where ...click here to read more

Both men and women experience unique changes as they age, but women, in particular, go through a change that causes unwanted side effects. This change is known as menopause, and it typically occurs in females in their 50s. During menopause, estrogen levels begin to decrease, menstruation stops, and, as mentioned, a slew of unwanted side ...click here to read more

Menopause is one of those hallmarks of life that is largely dreaded and deeply misunderstood at the same time. Albeit simply signifying a transition of the female body from ability to bear children to no longer being able to do so, it is commonly seen as an ending. For a very long time, menopause has ...click here to read more

Ladies… unlike men, you undergo a drastic change as you age, and it’s known as menopause. Whether you’re just starting menopause (known as perimenopause), smack dab in the middle of it, or have gone through it, there are some nasty symptoms attached to it that can make day to day life quite challenging. Furthermore, changes ...click here to read more

Menopause… it’s a word many women dread and don’t really like to use. But in reality, it’s not the transition itself that is bothersome and uncomfortable. Postmenopausal women would confess that they feel relief not having their lives dictated by their menstrual cycle. What’s worrying for women undergoing this change are the symptoms. The legendary ...click here to read more

Menopause is a natural phenomenon that occurs in all women at some point in their lives. It can happen in your 40s or 50s, with the average age of onset being 51 in the United States. This biological process comes with its fair share of annoying physical and emotional side effects, the most common of ...click here to read more

We are all different—from health advantages and predispositions we inherit from our parents to lifestyle choices we make every single day, there are so many factors that shape us and our health. Take menopause, for example. Until a woman actually enters this time of transition (which, by the way, is a completely normal and natural ...click here to read more

If you’re a woman in her 50s and are going through menopause, you may have experienced the dreaded hot flash, one of menopauses most common symptoms. A hot flash is a sudden feeling of intense heat, usually felt in the face, neck, and chest. These areas could turn red and you might sweat profusely, resulting in ...click here to read more