If you find yourself pushing too hard, stopped up, clogged, unable to go (or whatever you like to call it), it may be a by- product of menopause. When going gets tough, the tough can't always get going. I think it's constipation, but I'm not sure. What is the definition, exactly? Constipation is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week; having hard, dry stools; feeling as if … [Read more...] about Constipation and Menopause: Are You a No- Go?
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Menopause and Belly Fat
You might already be dealing with things like hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings. So, why do you also have to deal with belly fat? It's a fact of menopause. Lose estrogen, gain something else. And that is that "spare tire," "menopot," "muffin top" or whatever other appetizing pet name you utter in anger. Evidence is mounting that the low levels of estrogen are the culprit behind … [Read more...] about Menopause and Belly Fat
The Truth About How Much Water You Should Drink
For a long time, we’ve been led to believe we need to drink 8 cups of water a day, but “this number doesn’t come from any research,” says Riana... Read the full article on HealthyWomen.org … [Read more...] about The Truth About How Much Water You Should Drink
The Health Risks That Come With Menopause
Around menopause, your body is changing (as you already know). But did you know that these changes can raise your risk for certain health problems? What is going on? Well, for one, lower levels of estrogen and progesterone can raise your risk of things like heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis. And it's not only estrogen that raises these risks: other changes related to aging—like weight … [Read more...] about The Health Risks That Come With Menopause
Your Aging Teeth
A while back, I received an email from a reader who was bemoaning the condition of her teeth since entering the "M" phase of life: Menopause. She wrote: "I would like to know if perimenopause affects your teeth. Mine are just falling apart on me suddenly." I'm afraid this type of question will be a perennial one, because at some point, we're all—if we're fortunate—visitors passing through this … [Read more...] about Your Aging Teeth
Heart Disease Symptoms in Women
Heart disease is the number one cause of death and disability in women, accounting for 267,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Then why do... Read the full article on HealthyWomen.org … [Read more...] about Heart Disease Symptoms in Women
8 Surprising Sleep Stealers
As if there weren’t enough things keeping you tossing and turning each night, here’s a new one: Using short-wave, blue light-emitting e-readers... Read the full article on HealthyWomen.org … [Read more...] about 8 Surprising Sleep Stealers
Catching Up On The Health Headlines
Now that the summer is coming to a close, many of us feel that it's time for a fresh start, a feeling that is sometimes reserved for the beginning of the new year. If you're among the many who are ready to get back on track with your health, or if the lazy days of summer have kept you from staying current with the latest health news, here are some recent happenings: Read the full article on … [Read more...] about Catching Up On The Health Headlines
The Scoop on Botox and Juvederm
I used to say that I came from a family of vain women. My dear and very attractive grandmother, born at the turn of the 20th century, valued her beauty so greatly that she'd go off on a "vacation" and emerge weeks later looking rather refreshed and rejuvenated. As I got older, I quickly caught on that "vacation" was merely her clever moniker for "face lift." Read the full article on … [Read more...] about The Scoop on Botox and Juvederm
The Healing Power of Herbal Teas
Herbal teas, which are generally rich in vitamins, minerals and other healthful compounds, have been used as healing agents for thousands... Read Why Drink Tea? on HealthWomen.org … [Read more...] about The Healing Power of Herbal Teas