
Reverse the Effects of Poor Habits
As a primary care physician, I often hear women express regret about past lifestyle choices….

As a primary care physician, I often hear women express regret about past lifestyle choices….

If you’re a woman over 50 who’s recently embraced a healthy lifestyle, you might wonder…

High-resolution imaging technology is transforming how physicians assess, predict, and manage cardiovascular risks. These tools…

After menopause, women experience significant hormonal changes that can affect bone density, muscle mass, and…

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the skin, causing red, scaly patches that…

A rigorous skin-care routine has kept my face and neck looking younger than my actual…

Study Advances Possible Blood Test for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s A study published in the January issue…

Diminished libido is a common concern for many women as they navigate life after menopause….

Hearts play a starring role in February, from Valentine’s Day to National Heart Month—an annual…

Many women mistakenly think of colon cancer as primarily a men’s health issue, which may…

Q: My big toe hurts. Is it possible that I have gout? Isn’t gout a…

As women age, we often worry about the possibility of cognitive decline, and with good…

Common symptoms of osteoarthritis such as finger joint pain and stiffness that can make activities…

Prediabetes is more common in the postmenopausal years than many of us realize, affecting approximately…

As we age, many of us worry about memory loss. While some cognitive changes are…

During the winter, holiday food splurges, longer periods of darkness, and being more sedentary because…

Maintaining good oral hygiene is not just about preserving a bright smile— it’s vital for…

What can I do to reduce the likelihood of getting a yeast infection, and what’s…

Is improving the quality of your dietary pattern on your short list for resolutions this…

Do you experience pain when your bladder is full, but brush it off as just…

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition affecting the central nervous system, which includes the…

Time-Restricted Eating Did Not Benefit Weight or Health in Trial In a relatively small randomized,…

You’re in the grocery store shopping for avocados and suddenly you burst out in tears….

When assessing your risk for cardiovascular disease, you know to pay close attention to your…

Keeping track of calories, carbs, fiber, and protein are familiar ways to gauge the nutritional…

Osteoporosis weakens bones, making them more prone to fractures, particularly in the spine, hips, and…

Chronic inflammation is associated with brain-related health issues, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and cognitive decline….

A growing number of home microbiome test kits come with big promises for what they…

Long term consumption of a plant-based diet (lower or no intake of animal foods) was…

Anti-inflammatory diets focus on whole, nutrient dense foods, while minimizing or eliminating processed foods, refined…

In the not-so-distant past, diets were restrictive plans that often left women hungry and overly…

Stress is a natural response to challenging situations, and not all stress is harmful. However,…

An updated atrial fibrillation (A-fib) treatment guideline redefines how the disease should be managed and…

Keeping your blood pressure (BP) in a normal range may seem like fundamental advice for…

Is there really a difference in the nutritional value of meat from grass-fed and grain-fed…

Struggling to find the right word now and again is a normal part of aging;…

Numerous studies have suggested that people who achieve a higher level of education tend to…

Two separate diet plans— each associated with cognitive benefits on their own—have an even greater…

We’ve known for quite some time that avoiding sweets and processed foods is associated with…

High cholesterol, medically known as hyperlipidemia, nearly doubles the risk of heart disease. If your…

Inflammation is a natural and essential part of the body’s immune response to injury. But…

A third of adults over age 60 have occasional constipation, but being a woman of…

You may have heard that chronic inflammation is associated with the development of serious diseases,…