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Before the onset of menopause, women have significantly lower rates of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease compared with men. However, after menopause, the rates of these diseases in women increase dramatically and approximate those in men. The decrease in estrogen at menopause is considered the main reason for this change.Postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT) was a popular treatment for women before studies indicated that it could cause serious adverse effects. Botanical dietary supple …

As some of you look forward to the start of this year's school season, your teenager may see an uptick of their headaches or migraine.According to a study by the Migraine Research Foundation, nearly 10% of school-age children suffer from migraine. Statistics show that half of all migraine sufferers have their first attack before the age of 12. Boys suffer from migraine more often than girls prior to reaching puberty. Then as they get older into adolescence, the incidence of migraine increas …

You can mix aloe vera gel with sunscreen. BUT (it's a big But) it probably won't provide you "better" sun protection than using sunscreen alone. Here's why.Sunscreens come in a lot of different types of products (oils, sticks, gels, creams, lotions). So depending on the type of sunscreen, aloe vera "gel" may not mix well with the sunscreen you have and you could end up with a glob of goo on your skin that offers little to no sun protection. Sunscreens can be classified as "chemical" or "physical …

What is yoga and how does it work? Yoga is an ancient and complex practice, rooted in Indian philosophy. It began as a spiritual practice but has become popular as a way of promoting physical and mental well-being. Although classical yoga also includes other elements, yoga as practiced in the United States typically emphasizes physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation (dyana). Popular yoga styles such as iyengar, bikram, and hatha yoga focus on these e …

Fibroids, Endometriosis, and Other IssuesGetting your period is a fact of life for most women. But every woman’s period is different. So how do you know if yours is causing problems that it shouldn’t?Many girls and women get cramps, low back pain, fatigue, or discomfort with their periods. But some have pain so bad they miss days of work or school every month. Others experience such heavy bleeding that it exhausts them.These are things that may signal a bigger issue. But some women find talking …