Menopause

How to Sleep Better with Menopause

Difficulty sleeping is one of the most common complaints of perimenopause and menopause, but you don’t have to take it lying down. Check out this gynecologist’s list of tips and tricks for better ZZZs.

Irritability can happen in perimenopause

What Are the First Signs of Perimenopause? Surprising Facts

Beyond hot flashes and mood swings, there’s a myriad of changes (some nearly unnoticeable) that can take place before we reach the end of our childbearing years. Board-certified gynecologist Dr. Michele J. Lapayowker, DO, FACOOG, explains what perimenopause is, how to spot it, and 7 ways to manage early symptoms.

Estrogen Supplements: How Do They Work?

If you’re in the throes of menopause (or are just getting started with perimenopause), perhaps you’ve been intrigued by products labeled “estrogen supplements.” Expert Dr. Vanessa Pavey explains how these work, plus lifestyle hacks to support estrogen levels.

Woman power walking to help with menopause

Best Exercises for Menopause

Hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, oh my! Menopause, while unwelcome, doesn’t have to mean that you have to just grin and bear it. A smart workout plan, including targeted exercises, can help tackle the most common symptoms of menopause and have you looking and feeling your fittest.

8 Best Perimenopause Supplements

Perimenopause is marked by discomfort: hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and more. But targeted nutrition can help reduce such discomforts and help smooth this time of transition. Which supplement nutrients work best?

Hot flashes are related to but not caused by a decline in estrogen

How to Stop Hot Flashes Fast?

There’s nothing fun about hot flashes, but can you relieve them? Here are eight ways you can help relieve the sweltering heat dissipating throughout your body.

Does Menopause Cause Mood Swings? 12 Wellness Hacks

Feel like you’ve got mood swings that never really go away? Your mood swings may be due to menopause. Here’s how to tell, plus 12 hacks to help you get a handle on your hormones.

Healthy estrogen levels are vital for optimal wellness at any age

What Is Estrogen Dominance? Women’s Guide

Has a Google search got you thinking you have “estrogen dominance”? Discover the truth behind this buzz word. Plus, wellness tips on how to keep excess estrogen in check at every stage of your life.

Exploring the Changes of Menopause

Here's how menopause transforms bodies, minds and relationships, according to a survey of 1,000 women going through this life-altering transition.

Women need vitamin K for their hearts and bones

What Are the Benefits of Vitamin K Supplements?

Vitamin K doesn’t get as much attention as its friends, vitamin D or calcium, but it plays a powerful role in your health. Registered dietitian Caroline Thomason explains the surprising role of vitamin K2 in heart health and more.

DHEA Supplements for Men: Can This Hormone Supplement Slow the Clock?

DHEA is the body’s most abundantly circulating hormone. And it’s important for both women and men. Learn more about this hormone, how it affects men and how it can benefit their health as they age.

Oral Probiotics: What Are the Secrets to a Healthier Mouth?

Brushing and flossing are necessary for good oral hygiene, but if you want to go the extra mile for a healthy smile, oral probiotics offer benefits to your whole mouth

DHEA for Women: The Hormone Hack You Didn’t Know You Needed

DHEA is your body’s most abundantly circulating hormone, and it affects everything from your sex life to your bone density. Here’s what you need to know about DHEA supplements.

Taking magnesium with calcium or mineral supplements has extra benefits

Should You Take Magnesium with Calcium?

Calcium gets all the credit when it comes to bone health, but did you know it relies on magnesium to get the job done? You should see what else these two minerals can do together!

Is Soy Bad for Women? Separating Facts From Fiction

Soy is a "plant estrogen," similar in structure to human estrogen. So how does that impact women's health? The answer is surprisingly complicated—and myths, unfortunately, abound.

Group of older women with healthy testosterone levels swimming

Testosterone in Women: All You Need to Know

Do women have testosterone? Yes! Testosterone is an androgen sex hormone that helps maintain several biological processes. Here’s everything you need to know about testosterone in women.

Top 10 Menopause Supplements

Menopause is not optional, but you might be able to escape the worst discomforts, including hot flashes and mood swings, with the help of these supplements.