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Shingles Is Associated with Higher Risk of Cognitive Decline in Women Having a bout of shingles is associated with a 20 percent higher risk of subjective cognitive decline symptoms such as long-term...
View ArticleAsk Dr. Etingin: Yeast Infections and Constipation
What can I do to reduce the likelihood of getting a yeast infection, and what’s the best treatment with the least amount of side effects? To avoid recurrent yeast infections, it’s important to focus on...
View ArticleNewsbriefs: Breast cancer; lower A-fib risk; weekend warriors; hearing loss...
Black Women More Likely to Die from Breast Cancer A recent study confirms racial disparities in breast cancer survival. For the study, researchers from Mass General Brigham looked at 228,885 women with...
View ArticleSleep Apnea May Increase Dementia Risk, Especially Among Women
Sleep apnea is a common condition affecting an estimated 39 million U.S. adults. It can raise the risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, sleep deficiency, and other health problems. A...
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Halt Progression of Prediabetes with Lifestyle Changes
Prediabetes is more common in the postmenopausal years than many of us realize, affecting approximately one in three women over 50 in the United States. While those numbers may sound daunting, the good...
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Stay Warm and Keep Moving to Minimize Winter Arthritis Flares
Common symptoms of osteoarthritis such as finger joint pain and stiffness that can make activities like knitting, baking, and driving difficult are often worse in the winter. But arthritis-induced...
View ArticleSex Differences in Heart Disease
Biological, hormonal, and physiological differences contribute to how heart disease presents, progresses, and responds to treatment in men and women. Symptoms can vary by sex, too. Knowing these...
View ArticleMen with CVD Risk Factors May Develop Dementia Earlier Than Women
Men with CVD Risk Factors May Develop Dementia Earlier Than Women Men at high risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) may develop dementia as much as a decade earlier than women with a similar heart...
View ArticleGout
Q: My big toe hurts. Is it possible that I have gout? Isn’t gout a man’s condition? A: While gout has a “man’s disease” reputation, many women experience it, especially after age 50. Gout is a form of...
View ArticleStudy Reveals New Insights in Hormone Replacement Therapy Risks
Swedish researchers have conducted a study examining how seven types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) affect the risk of cardiovascular disease in women ages 50 to 58. Published in the November...
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Menopause Plays an Integral Role in Women’s Cardiovascular Risks
As more women live longer and spend a significant part of their lives in the postmenopausal stage, the focus on women’s heart health is gaining increasing attention. Heart disease remains the leading...
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Schedule a DXA Scan to Gain Insight Into Your Bone Health
As women age, their bones become more vulnerable to osteoporosis, a condition in which bones lose density and strength, increasing the risk of fractures. Osteoporosis often develops silently, without...
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Talk to Your Doctor About Reviving Your Interest in Sex
Diminished libido is a common concern for many women as they navigate life after menopause. While it’s often considered a taboo topic, it’s one worth addressing because it impacts not just sexual...
View ArticleSex Drive Stuck in Park?
As women age, it’s not uncommon to experience reduced interest in sex. Declining estrogen and testosterone contribute to a lower sex drive. While this is not unusual, it may feel frustrating and...
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Diet and Cancer
Scientists are learning more about the association between dietary intake and cancer. This connection is becoming increasingly clear for colorectal cancer and for the link between alcohol and cancers....
View ArticleAsk Dr. Etingin: Aging Hands….Vaginal Discharge
A rigorous skin-care routine has kept my face and neck looking younger than my actual age, but my hands tell a different story. Why is that and what can I do about it? Aging skin tends to lose its...
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Early Psoriasis Diagnosis Can Prevent Symptoms from Worsening
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the skin, causing red, scaly patches that can be itchy and painful. Hormonal changes during menopause can influence the immune system....
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Build a Balanced Daily Diet One Nutrient at a Time
After menopause, women experience significant hormonal changes that can affect bone density, muscle mass, and overall health. As estrogen levels decline, the risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, and...
View ArticleFrontline: Smartwatches and depression symptoms; menopause; early sign of...
Smartwatches May Be Able to Detect Depression Symptoms A joint research team from Korea and the United States has developed technology to predict symptoms of depression, from the activity and heart...
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