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Best Foods To Reduce Menopause Symptoms
Chances are you’ve heard a lot of negatives about menopause and the symptoms that can wreak havoc on the body. Although there are plenty of prescription and over-the-counter medications available to combat these symptoms, there are also certain foods that help women transition into menopause. Hormonal changes such as hot flashes, night sweats, rapid mood […]
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How Pets Are Therapeutic For Women Experiencing Menopause
Scientific research has proven what most of us already know—that pets are good for our physical and mental health. But what about the benefits of pet ownership during menopause? The “change of life” brings numerous challenges, including depression, anxiety (intensified with the onset of hot flashes), insomnia, rapid mood swings, and overall discomfort. This leaves […]
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10 Things You Can Do Now To Age Gracefully
Aging gracefully is all about staying young at heart. Of course, there are plenty of common sense things you can do now to reduce the signs of aging, such as staying hydrated, avoiding nicotine, and limiting alcohol intake. Stress is also a significant factor in aging, so daily meditation is a simple way to calm […]
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 101
If you’re considering Hormone Replacement Therapy to help alleviate menopause symptoms, you must consult with your physician first to learn which treatment option is healthiest for you. Many forms of HRT are available, so do your research before starting the treatment. The two main hormones in HRT are estrogen (the female sex hormone needed for […]
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My Menopause, My Husband, and Me
While plenty of information exists about menopause, there’s little regarding the man’s perspective. My husband swears that men go through menopause, too, right alongside their female partners. It was the same during my pregnancy; when I was miserable and crying over swollen ankles, my guy said his ankles looked a bit swollen, too. If I […]
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Natural Remedies To Combat Menopause Symptoms
For some women, the symptoms of menopause are mild and disappear on their own. But for others, the discomfort lasts far longer, disrupting their lives. With the availability of prescriptions, over-the-counter supplements, and natural remedies, numerous options exist to combat menopause symptoms. While most treatments are safe, some carry risks and should be discussed with […]
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How Can Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Help Symptoms Of Menopause?
Suppose you’re fed up with hot flashes, fatigue, and irregular periods. In that case, you may be interested in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which is a medication used to boost estrogen levels during menopause. When estrogen decreases, it can cause many uncomfortable symptoms, such as night sweats, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and bone loss. Hormone […]
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15 Pharmacy Items Every Woman Needs To Survive The Midlife Years
After you hit your mid-to-late forties, there are certain things you cannot survive without, and many of these items come from your local pharmacy. I’m already on a first-name basis with everyone who works at my drugstore, and judging by the contents in my cart, they know exactly what ails me. There are no secrets […]
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10 Things You Can Expect With Your Adult Children
Congratulations, you survived raising your kids during their tumultuous teens, and now they are adults. Chances are you’re very proud of them, even if they may have a few false starts getting their own adult life off the ground. So, what comes next? A quiet house and more expenses than you ever imagined. That’s because […]
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Sure Signs That You’re A Midlifer
When I was twenty-one and fresh out of school, I viewed people in their late 40s and 50s as one step away from taking a permanent dirt nap. I’d heard my parents and their middle-aged friends complain about body aches, constant fatigue, and the best places to shop for life insurance—-and I smugly thought, “I’ll […]
Menopause is hot.
