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Timing of Menopause Could Affect a Woman's Muscle Loss
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2023 – Women who enter menopause early could be at increased risk of muscle loss in their senior years, a new study suggests. Conversely, the more extended a woman’s reproductive p...
Oral Contraceptives May Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 8, 2023 – Oral contraceptive use appears to protect against rheumatoid arthritis (RA), while menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use may increase the risk for late-onset RA, according...
Managing Your Heart Health Through Menopause
SATURDAY, Nov. 4, 2023 – Women can help protect their heart health as they go through menopause. The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some tips for protecting that most critical organ while...
Therapeutic Touch, Music Before Bed Aid Sleep in Menopausal Women
TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 – Therapeutic touch (TT) and music both help to increase sleep quality and quality of life and reduce menopausal symptoms, according to a study published online Oct. 24...
Female Chimps May Experience Menopause, Too
FRIDAY, Oct. 27, 2023 – New research finds the first proof that wild female chimpanzees experience menopause, similar to humans. The study was part of two decades of research in the Ngogo community...
Estrogen Could Be Key to Women's Brain Health
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2023 – Being exposed to more estrogen throughout life – or a longer reproductive life span – may be good for the brain, according to new research that found a lower risk of...
Timing of Hot Flashes Could Give Clues to Alzheimer's Risk
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 – Hot flashes and night sweats top the list of bothersome symptoms for women going through menopause. Now, a new study suggests that hot flashes, especially during sleep,...
More Women Using Cannabis to Help Ease Menopause Symptoms
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 – Women over 50 are turning to weed in droves, and menopause symptoms may be one big reason why, new research suggests These women may not necessarily be getting the...
Cannabis Use Relatively Common Among Midlife Women
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 – Current and lifetime medical and recreational cannabis use is relatively common among midlife women, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the North...
Age, Race, Education Most Prevalent Disparities Tied to Menopausal Hormone Therapy Rx
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 – Age, race, and education are the most prevalent disparities associated with menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) prescribing, according to research presented at the annual...
Vasomotor Symptoms Linked to Increased Risk for Alzheimer Disease
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 – Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), especially during sleep, are associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study presented at the annual meeting...
Premenstrual Disorders Tied to Earlier Natural Menopause
THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2023 – Premenstrual disorders (PMDs) are associated with a higher risk for early menopause, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in JAMA Network Open. Yihui Yang, from...
Most of the Effect of Paroxetine for Treating Hot Flashes May Be Placebo Effect
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 – Most of the efficacy of paroxetine to treat hot flashes may be a placebo effect, according to a review published online Aug. 4 in Frontiers in Psychiatry. Joshua R. Rhodes,...
Psychosocial Stressors Tied to Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Postmenopausal Women
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 – Among postmenopausal women, two clusters of psychosocial stressors are significantly associated with incident atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online...
More Stress, Higher Odds for A-Fib in Women After Menopause
THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2023 – Postmenopausal women who are stressed, depressed or have trouble sleeping may face an increased risk of a common heart rhythm disorder, new research suggests. The study, of...
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