According to scientists, we just went through one of the hottest decades on record. Does this mean if you often have that sudden feeling of warmth leaving you drenched in sweat, that it’s due to global warming or your own personal climate instability? If you’re in midlife, there’s a good chance that you’re experiencing… Continue Reading
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Exercise & Weight Loss Reduce Hot Flashes
Your face burns, your heart races, you start to sweat. When you’re having a hot flash, you know. But you’re not alone. Eighty five percent of women in the U.S. experience hot flashes as they approach menopause, and between 20-50% continue to experience them for up to a decade or longer! So what… Continue Reading
Physically Active Women Reach Menopause Earlier
Women who exercise more frequently along with those who consume foods high in heart-healthy polyunsaturated fats may experience menopause earlier, suggests a new study published in the journal Menopause. Dr. Chisato Nagata and his colleagues at Japan’s Gifu University and Sakihai Institute studied 3,115 premenopausal Japanese women ranging from 35 to 56 years old… Continue Reading