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Study Reinforces Link Between Hormone Therapy, Breast Cancer

Having severe menopausal symptoms? Thinking about taking hormone therapy to deal with them? If you are, you need to be aware that yet another study has highlighted the increased risk of breast cancer that comes with taking estrogen and progestin therapy. This new study involved 41,449 postmenopausal women who had not experienced a... Read more Chevron

posted 04/03/2013, comments (0)|

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Researchers Making Progress in Estimating Menopause Passage

So when will it all end? That’s a question that many middle-age women ask about their period. The North American Menopausal Society reports that women who suspect they’re in perimenopause should have a complete medical examination by their doctor. This review will let the doctor make a diagnosis based on reviewing the individual... Read more Chevron

posted 03/27/2013, comments (0)|

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Chronic Stress Can Cause Health Issues for Menopausal Women

So here’s an interesting factoid for today: only one in seven women were employed in jobs outside the home 100 years ago. Fast forward to 2013 and women make up 47 percent of the labor force. While that’s a good result in many ways, there also are downsides, such as job stress. Dr. Naomi Swanson, chief of organizational... Read more Chevron

posted 03/21/2013, comments (0)|

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Menopause, Aging Can Lead to Changes in Skin

One day a few months ago, I started on a hunt. I had noticed that my skin on my face had suddenly become really dry, which can be chalked up to changing hormones. Since then, I’ve been on the search for a different skincare routine that will ease the dryness. And I’ve noticed other changes in my skin as well. Bruises don’t... Read more Chevron

posted 03/12/2013, comments (0)|

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Index Provides Snapshot on Older People's Life Expectancy

So you are reading or have gone through menopause, a major life transition. That change for many leads to another question – how long do I have before I die? Admittedly, no one knows that. I mean, you or I could be in a fatal car crash or be the victim of a freak natural occurrence. However, there are many things that are in our control. A... Read more Chevron

posted 03/06/2013, comments (0)|