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Menopause and Weight Loss for Women Over 40: What You Need to Know

Menopause and weight loss are arch enemies…or so we are told to believe. Weight loss after 40 seems to come to a screeching halt after menopause symptoms start. It feels like you just looked in the mirror one day and overnight you gained 30 lbs. You try to lose weight, only to gain more. Don’t give …

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What Postmenopausal Women Should Know about Osteoporosis

  This post was sponsored by Radius Health, Inc., and does not constitute medical advice. My personal story and opinions are my own. I am not a medical professional and am not qualified to give medical advice. Please talk with your healthcare provider about your individual medical situation. Remember when we didn’t have to worry …

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Reduced Stroke Risk with Hormone Therapy Shortly After Menopause According to this Study

How does reduced stroke risk with hormone therapy in addition to no hot flashes sound? With so many menopausal women uncomfortable in their own body, this study may have many more requesting hormone therapy for better health. The collection of studies published in PLoS Medicine followed 88,914 postmenopausal women who had no prior cardiovascular disease for a median …

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Is Your Sleep Loss Causing Weight Gain During Menopause?

Sleep loss causing weight gain during menopause is more common than you may realize. Whether you’re in peri-menopause, menopause or post-menopause, you might be experiencing trouble falling asleep or even staying asleep contributing to sleep loss causing weight gain due to a hormonal imbalance. How Much Sleep is Required? Since I started sleeping in my …

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