Women

A new study suggests women taking a drug used to ease menopause symptoms may also face a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Read More.

Hormone-related symptoms are widely recognized in clinical literature as a common experience among women of reproductive age, particularly in relation to premenstrual syndrome. Read More.

Waking up drenched, kicking off the covers, flipping the pillow to the cool side—if that sounds like your 3 a.m. reality, you’re far from alone. Up to 80 percent of menopausal women experience night sweats, and on average they can last about seven years, according to Lauren Streicher, MD, a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Read More.

As a woman, it can seem like you’re either not doing enough or you’re not getting enough—be it sleep, exercise or dietary needs to sustain you. Read More.

After following more than 107,000 postmenopausal women for nearly 15 years, a new study published in a new study published in Menopause found that reaching menopause before 40 raises your risk of developing high blood pressure later in life. Read More.

You wake up bright and early on a sunny Saturday morning and want nothing more than to crush a workout class. You’re in your strength training and Pilates era, and your goal is to build functional muscle and strength. But will grabbing dumbbells or hitting the reformer get you closer to that goal? Read More.

You’re scrolling through your social media feed and notice a friend looks much thinner than they did a few months ago. Your coworker mentions she’s just “not hungry anymore.” Read More.

When hot flashes and night sweats are making life uncomfortable and interrupting your sleep, it doesn’t take long to start feeling desperate. But that doesn’t mean you should reach for unproven ideas circulating on social media. Read More.

A new test which uses a saliva sample may make detecting a serious reproductive condition a much easier and less invasive process. Read More.

A placebo-controlled trial tested whether correcting vitamin D insufficiency could ease persistent endometriosis symptoms in women already receiving hormonal therapy, with findings that challenge hopes for a simple add-on treatment. Read More.

Everyone feels wiped here and there, but when it’s a constant issue, it’s understandable to wonder why you’re always tired. Unfortunately, you’re not the only person grappling with this. Read More.

Sleep ended up being the biggest predictor of having a cardiovascular disease event and dying from any cause. Read More.

A dietitian and personal trainer share the simple plan they give clients who want to lose weight, build strength and feel more energized by the end of the year. Read More.

Frozen shoulder isn't well-understood yet but more women and experts are talking about it. Read More.

Creatine may help support muscle strength, lean mass, and physical performance, especially when combined with resistance training. Read More.