Stress, insomnia linked to irregular heart rhythms after menopause
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 31, 2023
When it comes to trying to figure out why so many women develop atrial fibrillation (Afib) after menopause, researchers say stress and insomnia can contribute to the diagnosis.
Women report using cannabis to relieve menopause symptoms
Sep 22, 2021
Survey reveals that some women believe cannabis helps with symptoms that overlap with menopause, such as sleep issues and anxiety
NAMS updates guidance for managing osteoporosis in older women
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 07, 2021
Lifelong treatment is required to keep osteoporosis under control in post-menopausal women, and hormone therapy is often the best choice to prevent further bone loss, according to the North American Menopause...
Dance helps manage cholesterol, functional fitness in older women, study finds
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Aug 02, 2021
A new study suggests that dancing leads to better health and fitness, as well as self-esteem among women after menopause.
Menopause’s cognitive changes may follow women into later life, researchers say
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2021
The likelihood of experiencing cognitive changes, especially in learning and memory, appears to increase through the stages of menopause and beyond, even when age is taken into account, investigators say.
Premature menopause linked to chronic disease risk after age 60
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2020
Women who reach menopause prematurely are at high risk of developing multiple chronic conditions after age 60, say Australian researchers.
Post-menopausal hormone therapy linked to improved cognition
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 17, 2019
A longer duration of estrogen exposure – extended by hormone therapy – is linked to better cognitive status in older adult women, a new study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, July 22
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2019
Researchers explain muscle loss in menopause … Testosterone replacement therapy can up men’s risk of stroke, heart attack … Ted Cruz bill would speed FDA approval of drugs OK’d in other countries
Supplement may ease dry eye symptoms
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2013
An omega fatty acid supplement halted progress of inflammation for people with moderate to severe dry eye, results of a new study shows.