Going through menopause can make you feel uncomfortable in your own skin. And it’s not something that you can adjust to easily. If you or someone you love have gone through it, you know how helpless it makes a person feel. And the “gold standard” treatment for relief is really more like “fool’s gold.”
Estrogen therapy (ET) is the main treatment for hot flashes and night sweats.… Read More
Cortisol is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it controls how you react in an emergency situation. It’s what makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Without it, there’d be no fight or flight reaction. And we’d be easy prey for just about any hungry hunter. On the other hand…
Having high levels of cortisol can cause some major health problems.… Read More
Mangoes probably aren’t the first fruit you reach for in the produce aisle. But they’re full of flavor with health benefits to match.
So in honor of national mango month (who knew?), here are five reasons to eat more of this tropical fruit.
… Read MoreYou know how important eating the right foods is to your health. But so is the timing of your meals. Intermittent fasting (IF) can lead to some major health benefits. But before you get scared off by the idea of “fasting,” there are some important things you should know. Not to mention the fact that it isn’t nearly as painful or difficult as you probably imagine.… Read More
A silent stroke (SS) is subtle. It’s almost impossible to spot.
The symptoms are similar to—but less intense than—a regular stroke. And over time they can be just as damaging as—or lead to—a regular stroke.
… Read MoreThere’s a new study on diet soda making its way around the mainstream. But it isn’t just flawed. Taking its message at face value may put your health in serious danger.
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