How Exercise Helps Exercise has been shown to help relieve many symptoms of menopause and aging, including: Sleep problems Mood swings Weight gain Depression Osteoporosis Aerobic exercise has many known benefits – burning calories, making the heart stronger, and reducing cholesterol, to name (…)
When Does Perimenopause Happen? In the U.S., the average age at which women complete the menopause transition is 51 years old. This is by no means a hard-and-fast rule, though, especially given the highly variable length of perimenopause. Most women enter perimenopause in (…)
1. It Keeps the Mind Active A book club offers new material for the brain to process with each turn of the page, which keeps the brain sharp even after reading. Additionally, lively discussions with other club members provide conversations and debates that (…)
1. Basil Basil is a tasty herb used in pesto and other Mediterranean dishes, making it an important part of the healthy diet of that region. In addition to being a carminative, basil also serves as a mild diuretic, helping to rid the (…)
1. Start a Calendar Most, if not all women, become familiar with the basics of their menstrual cycle as part of 8th grade health class. However, the classic “28-to-30-day-cycle” has many possible variations – you may have developed a different cycle throughout the (…)
1. It Is Medically Termed “Mittelschmerz” Pain during ovulation is referred to in the medical world as mittelschmerz, which comes from the German for “middle pain”. This is because it happens in the middle of the menstrual cycle, also lending it the name “midcycle (…)
1. Lack of Zinc Zinc is an essential mineral in the human diet, and therefore, a deficiency can cause many unwanted side effects, from acne breakouts to heightened body odor. It’s a good idea to review your diet to ensure you are getting (…)
1. Reverts Muscle Tension Muscle strengthening exercises work as a long-term antidote to muscle tension. Although it is common for muscle tension to follow a new routine or strenuous workout – especially if proper form or warm-up were not respected – regular strength (…)
1. Choose a Supportive Bra Many women don’t give a second thought to their bra size – even though the breasts can change, especially with age – and wearing the same set of bras becomes a habit. An old bra may need to (…)
What is the mediterranean diet? The Mediterranean diet began garnering popularity throughout the world during the 1990s and consists of the dietary traditions followed by Italy, Greece, and Spain, three of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. As opposed to the traditional Western (…)
