
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…

As we age, maintaining meaningful connections becomes increasingly important, yet many older adults find themselves…

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…

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

For most women, managing their health means getting a yearly checkup, keeping up with recommended…
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Blackcurrant Could Help Protect Bone Health in Older Women Blackcurrant supplements may help reduce bone…

Getting a restful night’s sleep is essential for overall health, and for women, this may…

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

Multiple Health Conditions Linked to Worsening MS Symptoms People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have…

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

Simpler Screening Detects More Cervical Cancer, Precancerous Lesions Scientists have developed a new, more effective…

In April of this year, the U.S. government awarded millions of dollars to scientists to…

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…

Sex-Specific Criteria Help Predict Heart Disease Risk in Women Cardiovascular disease in women is often…

Once in a while it’s normal to have difficulty falling asleep because you have a…

Hormone therapy (HT) works well to ease common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night…

I have a family history of fatal heart attacks, hypertension, and high cholesterol. My cardiologist…
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Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk A study published in the…

Got a sweet tooth? Use caution—too much sugar can wreak havoc on health, especially as…

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,…

A 2023 survey found that 74 percent of U.S. adults take some kind of dietary…

Too Much Niacin May Contribute to Heart Disease High levels of an essential B vitamin—niacin—may…

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

Add “cholesterol ratio” to the complex terminology of lipid panels. A lipid panel is a…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, and…

More than 60 million women in the United States have heart disease, and one of…

False-Positive Mammogram Result May be Warning of Later Breast Cancer Diagnosis Women who get a…

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

Have you ever opened a bag of potato chips and found it impossible to eat…

Research is clear that consuming whole and minimally processed plant foods in place of refined…

What are the differences between vegetarian and vegan dietary patterns? Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN,…

Over 60 million women in the United States are living with some form of heart…

A stroke, also known as a brain attack, happens when blood flow to the brain…