New research suggests an association between menopause and anxiety, depression and shrinkage in certain brain regions—which ...

Indeed, in scientific circles, hormonal changes have been suggested as a potential reason women are disproportionately affected by dementia, alongside physiological differences in the effects of high ...

Lower estrogen levels and other changes in your body related to aging can increase your risk of certain health problems. Here’s what every woman needs to know.

Struggling with hot flashes, weight gain, and bone health during menopause? The right combination of protein, phytoestrogens, and omega-3s could reduce symptoms by up to 45%—but timing and portions ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Menopause is a journey with a big impact on your health, and potentially your life. But while a lot of ...

Perimenopause can start around the age of 40. You are considered to be in “real” menopause when you have not had a period for 12 months. The hardest part for […] ...

For women in early years of menopause, body composition at baseline and its changes over 2 years were both associated with bone health outcomes. Gains in appendicular lean mass over 2 years showed ...

Menopause can be a challenging time for women. Hormonal changes can create unwanted symptoms like sleeplessness, weight gain, mood swings, and breast tenderness. Another widespread side effect of ...

You're in your mid-40s, eating healthy and exercising regularly. It's the same routine that has worked for years. Yet lately, the number on the scale is creeping up. Clothes fit differently. A bit of ...