Menopause

Menopause is a term used to describe the permanent cessation of the primary functions of the human ovaries: the ripening and release of ova and the release of hormones that cause both the creation of the uterine lining and the subsequent shedding of the uterine lining (a.k.a. the menses or the period). Menopause typically occurs in women in midlife, during their late 40s or early 50s. For some women, the accompanying signs and effects that can occur during the menopause transition years can significantly disrupt their daily activities and sense of well-being.

Menopause

Obesity May Intensify Menopause Symptoms, From Night Sweats To Hot Flashes
Women with higher body fat have more hot flashes, says new study.
Poor Nutrition Can Lead To Early Menopause: Lack Of Vitamin D And Calcium In Diet Harmful To Women's Health
Epidemiologists have found a lack of vitamin D and calcium in a woman's diet is linked to early menopause.
Cognitive Decline In Women Begins Earlier Than We Thought: Processing Speed, Verbal Memory Slow
Women’s brains start to show signs of decline well before they become senior citizens.
The Evolution Of Menopause In Women: Mother-Daughter Competition May Explain Why Women Stop Getting Pregnant In Old Age
The evolution of menopause may be linked to eliminating mother-daughter competition.
Dry Eye Symptoms: Signs You Should Know And What To Do
Dry eye sounds like a mild, albeit irritating, ailment, but it can become serious if not treated.
Yo-Yo Dieting And Heart Disease: Weight Cycling More Dangerous To 'Normal' Weight Women; How To Lose Pounds For Good
Yo-yo dieting can boost risk of heart disease in normal weight women.
Women Have Better Memories Than Men: How Estrogen Levels Boost Recall
Hormones influence how well women recall memories compared to men.
Side Effects Of Menopause: Low Sex Drive In Women Before Last Period Depends On Race And Ethnicity
Women start to experience the side effects of menopause 20 months before their last period.
Post-Menopausal Women May Lower The Risk Of Bone Loss Through Soy-Based Protein Diets
New mice research suggests that bone loss following menopause may be prevented by eating soy early on in life.
Menopausal Women Can Reap Exercise Benefits To Reduce Risk Of Hot Flashes And Night Sweats
Menopause can bring with it hot flashes and other uncomfortable symptoms. Fortunately, exercise can ease some of the agony.

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