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Study: Sunscreen Provides Protection Against Skin Aging

One big change that happens around menopause involves the skin. It seems like almost overnight that wrinkles deepen and skin becomes coarser. But do these changes have to happen to such an extent? A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests the answer is no. This research, which is part of a longitudinal trial focused on... Read more Chevron

posted 06/04/2013, comments (0)|

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New Report Ranks Healthiest States for Older People

I have to admit I have a bias – I hate being called a “senior.” When I think of that term, I think of my father (who is 87) or people in their 70s, not people who are in their 50s. And yet, I find after reaching middle age and going through the menopausal transition that I am paying more attention to the term “senior”... Read more Chevron

posted 05/31/2013, comments (0)|

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Menopausal Women Face Increased Tendency to Bruise Easily

As I’ve gone through the menopausal transition, I’ve noticed some interesting changes starting to emerge. One example – I’ve seen an increased number of bruises show up on my limbs and I’m not even sure about what I did to cause them. It turns out I’m not alone. As people age, they often start bruising easily... Read more Chevron

posted 05/29/2013, comments (0)|

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To Age Well, Women Need to Adjust Their Diet

I’ve always had a fairly healthy diet, but I never was perfect. But since going through menopause and seeing the changes happening in my aging body – Tiny cataracts forming! Bruising! – I realize that I can’t take anything for granted any more. That means every woman who is going through or has gone through “The... Read more Chevron

posted 05/28/2013, comments (0)|

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Several Senses Decrease As We Age

Aging brings many changes to the body and to many of our senses. Recently, I wrote about the changes in vision that most women (and men) experience as they reach middle-age. There are other changes coming down the pike as well to some of your senses. While not part of the menopausal transition, I wanted to go on and address these since they are... Read more Chevron

posted 05/20/2013, comments (0)|