The Traditional German Oat Routine That Is Getting New Attention Can Oats Lower Cholesterol? Oats may be one of the simplest foods for supporting healthy cholesterol during menopause. Many women are surprised when a routine blood test suddenly shows higher cholesterol levels after 40. You may be eating much the same way you always have….
Menopause Research: Emerging evidence suggests that bone health and emotional well-being may be more closely connected than previously thought When we think about osteoporosis and depression, we tend to see them as completely separate problems. One affects the skeleton. The other affects the mind. But a growing body of research is challenging that view. Scientists…
Menopause Research: A large international study suggests the gut microbiome may play a bigger role in estrogen regulation than previously understood. The relationship between the gut microbiome and estrogen is attracting growing scientific interest. For years, scientists have known that the gut microbiome influences digestion, immunity, metabolism, and inflammation. More recently, researchers have begun exploring…
When you think about menopause, the first thing that comes to mind is hot flashes, sleep problems, mood swings, or sudden changes in metabolism. But there’s another part of the body that quietly changes during this transition — your mouth. If you’ve recently noticed bleeding gums, a dry mouth, bad breath, increased tooth sensitivity, changes…
The average age for a woman to reach natural menopause is around 51. However, for a notable portion of the population, the biological clock runs a little slower. If you’re still menstruating in your late 50s or beyond, you are experiencing what is known as Late-Onset Menopause. Late-onset menopause is medically defined as occurring after…
Feeling sexy and confident is often the last thing on our minds when we hear menopause. Usually the first thing we think about is hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, and sleepless nights. It can feel like our lives have been turned upside down. Like many, I’ve always been very slim and athletic, never giving…