BPH treatment options when drugs are not enough
Can I wear contacts after age 50?
Eye care in an emergency
Harvard study: Six healthy diets linked with better long-term brain health
Study: Taking GLP-1 drugs may increase risk of key nutrient deficiencies
Another way to manage GERD
What is the "gout diet"?
HPV testing at home: A new option for women
How can I tell if I'm developing arthritis or musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause?
How to increase appetite
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Boosting breast cancer survival
Although a clinical trial showed daily aspirin use didn't help women with breast cancer avoid recurrence or improve survival, other evidence-backed measures might. Exercise, weight control, and a healthy diet are linked with lower recurrence and longer survival, but alcohol use, smoking, and supplement use are not. While it's not always clear how lifestyle approaches help lower the odds of recurrence or death from breast cancer, healthy measures can improve women's ability to keep other conditions at bay or manage them more effectively.
Why am I gaining belly fat during menopause?
As estrogen levels drop, women's bodies store more fat around the abdomen, fueling a weight shift to the belly. Women can counter this by ramping up protein intake and doing strength training to maintain muscle mass and metabolism.
What's the difference between vaginal moisturizer and lubricant?
Vaginal moisturizer and lubricant both combat vaginal dryness, but they're not the same. Vaginal moisturizers are absorbed into vaginal tissue, while lubricants remain on the surface. Women should speak to their doctor if vaginal dryness persists.
BPH treatment options when drugs are not enough
Can I wear contacts after age 50?
Eye care in an emergency
Harvard study: Six healthy diets linked with better long-term brain health
Study: Taking GLP-1 drugs may increase risk of key nutrient deficiencies
Another way to manage GERD
What is the "gout diet"?
HPV testing at home: A new option for women
How can I tell if I'm developing arthritis or musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause?
How to increase appetite
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