1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (338+ words) “Nutrition studies are patently difficult to conduct, so we really need more high-quality studies to demonstrate the link and show which nutrients deserve the most attention,” says Erica Golden, RDN, the founder of Nourished Mind Nutrition in Colorado Springs, Colorado,…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (806+ words) The research found that hormone therapy reduced cardiovascular risk for women if they began taking it in the years leading up to menopause (perimenopause) and in the decade after menopause began, but not later. The study is the first of…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (229+ words) But some risk factors are modifiable. “Although spider veins can occasionally cause mild discomfort, varicose veins are more likely to cause symptoms such as aching, heaviness, swelling, itching, or leg fatigue,” Dr. Ady says. Experts explain five lifestyle factors that…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (299+ words) A new mother may think she has postpartum depression (PPD), but symptoms such as constant worrying, restlessness, and repeatedly imagining worst-case scenarios may point to postpartum anxiety (PPA) — either on its own or alongside PPD. PPD and PPA can overlap,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (304+ words) The good news: Once you know you have high blood pressure, you can take steps to control it, which can then halt or even reverse many of these surprising complications. “Controlling blood pressure is absolutely vital to maintaining brain health…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (458+ words) Hot flashes. Night sweats. Vaginal dryness. We hear a lot about the physical symptoms of menopause, largely caused by fluctuating hormone levels. But those same hormonal swings can also change your mood. Whether your mood changes are temporary or linger…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1301+ words) Having a baby can change nearly every part of your life, including how you spend your time, how you relate to your partner and friends, how you feel about your body, and even how you see yourself. With so much…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (686+ words) Learn more about chronic kidney disease, including its symptoms, causes, treatment options, and prevention strategies. This expert guide can help you better understand and effectively manage this progressive health condition. Fatigue is one of the hardest parts of living with…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (235+ words) With better treatments and increased survival in head and neck cancers, there’s been a shift from simply trying to keep patients alive to helping them maintain key facets of their identity, such as their voice, says Dr. Starmer. “It’s about…...