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Trauma-Informed Care, Explained Simply: What It Actually Means for Treatment
Read More: Trauma-Informed Care, Explained Simply: What It Actually Means for TreatmentYou hear the phrase โtrauma-informedโ everywhere now. Itโs on clinic websites, in job postings, tucked into brochures. Most people nod along without really knowing what it means in practice. Thatโs fair. Itโs a term that got popular before it got explained. Hereโs the simple version: trauma-informed care isnโt a specific therapy. Itโs a way of…
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The 7 Perimenopause Signs Doctors Say Women Most Often Miss โ And When To See Your GP
Read More: The 7 Perimenopause Signs Doctors Say Women Most Often Miss โ And When To See Your GPDoes it surprise you that one in three women aged 35 and over arenโt sure whether theyโre perimenopausal? As someone turning 35 later this year, I canโt say Iโm shocked. Why? Because disrupted sleep, low mood and brain fog arenโt just common perimenopausal symptoms: theyโre also fairly common side effects of parenting young children, stress…
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Questions to Ask Your Clinician About Menopause
Read More: Questions to Ask Your Clinician About MenopauseMenopause is having a moment. People are finally, finally talking about this thing that happens to all women (AKA roughly half the population). But with all the information (and misinformation) about menopause suddenly everywhere, it can be hard to know what to believe. Thatโs why itโs a good idea to consider talking to your clinician…
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Are You Losing Sleep Over Hot Flashes and Night Sweats?
Read More: Are You Losing Sleep Over Hot Flashes and Night Sweats?Iโm sitting at my desk trying to focus on my next project but I canโt keep my eyes open. Itโs only 1:00 p.m., and I want to crash. Instead, I make myself another cup of coffee, grab a bag of chips and head back to my desk to muddle through the rest of the day.…
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Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms From Common Substances
Read More: Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms From Common SubstancesDeciding to stop using drugs or alcohol is a powerful step. But for many people, the next phaseโwithdrawalโcan feel uncertain and overwhelming. Withdrawal symptoms are a natural part of the body adjusting to life without substances. They can be uncomfortable, but understanding what to expect helps you feel more prepared and less afraid. In this…
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Supporting a Loved One Through Addiction Recovery: What Family Members Over 50 Need to Know
Read More: Supporting a Loved One Through Addiction Recovery: What Family Members Over 50 Need to KnowWhen someone you love struggles with addiction, the impact ripples through every corner of your family. If youโre over 50, you may find yourself in the unexpected position of supporting an adult child, spouse, sibling, or even a parent through substance use challenges. The feelings can be overwhelmingโconfusion, guilt, fear, and helplessness often compete with…
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15 Minutes With: Sharon Malone Talks the Future of Menopause Care, Embracing Midlife and Health Tips from Michelle Obama
Read More: 15 Minutes With: Sharon Malone Talks the Future of Menopause Care, Embracing Midlife and Health Tips from Michelle ObamaSharon Malone, M.D., is the menopause whisperer. You may have heard her talking about all things perimenopause and menopause on Oprahโs podcast. Or Michelle Obamaโs podcast. Or your favorite morning show. Or her own podcast. But Malone doesnโt just talk the talk. As a board-certified OB-GYN and menopause practitioner, Malone has more than 30 years…
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Dry Eye and Menopause
Read More: Dry Eye and MenopauseMay is + Infographic text What causes dry eye symptoms during menopause? The tears that keep your eyes moist are made of three layers: water, oil and mucus. When levels of the hormones estrogen and androgen drop during the menopause transition, so does the amount of oil in your tears. Without enough oil, tears evaporate…
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Itโs Time to Change the Way You Think About Menopause Belly
Read More: Itโs Time to Change the Way You Think About Menopause BellyIโm standing in front of the mirror squeezing myself into pants that no longer button. I turn to the side and notice soft, squishy love handles, a new belly pooch and skinny legs. Who is this person staring back at me? I go to the gym at least three times a week, I stick to…
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Why Menopause Happens Earlier for Some Women
Read More: Why Menopause Happens Earlier for Some Women+ Infographic text What is menopause? Menopause occurs when youโve gone 12 months without a period. Most women experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 58. The average age of menopause in the U.S. is 51 Natural menopauseย The decline in female hormones that happens naturally with age.ย Induced menopause When medical treatments like…
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You Donโt Need to Suffer Through Hot Flashes
Read More: You Donโt Need to Suffer Through Hot FlashesYouโre having dinner with friends when all of a sudden heat rises up in your body. You begin sweating. Your face turns red, and you may even have heart palpitations. You ask, โIs it hot in here, or is it just me?โ Itโs just you โ but itโs definitely not just you. Hot flashes and…
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Your Brain on a Hot Flash
Read More: Your Brain on a Hot FlashStanding before 50 coworkers in the conference room, I was taking questions after giving a presentation when I felt the familiar stirrings of a hot flash. โPlease, not now,โ I bargained with my perimenopausal body. โDonโt put me in the hot seat both literally and figuratively.โ My body rejected the bargain. Like it was coming…
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Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause Can Destabilize Your Internal Temperature โ and Your Relationship
Read More: Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause Can Destabilize Your Internal Temperature โ and Your RelationshipEvery night I faced a battle of extreme temperatures. After hot flashes at bedtime, Iโd sweat through my T-shirts all night, waking up freezing as though Iโd been swimming in a glacial lake instead of sleeping. After months of this nightly hot-cold cycle, I figured out a system. I kept a pile of clean T-shirts…
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Is VMS Making You Hot โ But Not in a Good Way?
Read More: Is VMS Making You Hot โ But Not in a Good Way?By the time morning comes, Iโm too exhausted to face the day. Itโs an endless cycle that has impacted my ability to focus and carry out daily activities. It has even affected some of my relationships. But I know Iโm not the only one. Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) of menopause โ also known as hot flashes…
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What You Need To Know About Perimenopause
Read More: What You Need To Know About PerimenopauseDo you find yourself getting hot and sweaty (but youโre not watching โHeated Rivalryโ)? Waking up at night for no reason? Feeling unexpected mood swings? If so, it could be perimenopause. And perimenopause can be tricky to figure out because thereโs no single test and symptoms vary widely, often overlapping with other conditions. So, hereโs…
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The Buzz About Black Cohosh
Read More: The Buzz About Black CohoshThe black cohosh plant is full of surprises. For one, the name doesnโt match the drapes โ black cohosh produces white flowers from its green stem. Other names for black cohosh include snakeroot and bugwort โ so letโs just say we appreciate the non-literal approach. Black cohosh is a bit of a celebrity supplement. As…
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Busted: 6 Common Myths About Estrogen
Read More: Busted: 6 Common Myths About EstrogenMenopause, and its little sister, perimenopause, are having a moment. It may be a moment thatโs dripping with sweat and confused about its own name, but itโs still a moment. And it means that more and more women are talking about and destigmatizing the big change โ and we think thatโs great. But sometimes, more…
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Outpatient vs. Inpatient Addiction Treatment: How to Choose the Right Level of Care
Read More: Outpatient vs. Inpatient Addiction Treatment: How to Choose the Right Level of CareDeciding to seek help for addiction treatment is a powerful step toward recovery. However, once that decision is made, many people face another question: what type of treatment is the right choice? Some individuals wonder whether they should enter an inpatient program and temporarily step away from daily life. Others may consider outpatient care, which…
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Outpatient vs. Inpatient Addiction Treatment: How to Choose the Right Level of Care
Read More: Outpatient vs. Inpatient Addiction Treatment: How to Choose the Right Level of CareDeciding to seek help for addiction treatment is a powerful step toward recovery. However, once that decision is made, many people face another question: what type of treatment is the right choice? Some individuals wonder whether they should enter an inpatient program and temporarily step away from daily life. Others may consider outpatient care, which…
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Is Trauma Therapy Right for You? Signs You May Benefit from Specialized Care
Read More: Is Trauma Therapy Right for You? Signs You May Benefit from Specialized CareMany people live with the effects of trauma without realizing it. They may function well on the surfaceโholding jobs, caring for family, and managing daily responsibilitiesโwhile quietly struggling inside. Trauma therapy is not only for people who have experienced extreme or widely recognized events. It is for anyone whose past experiences continue to affect their…
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What Is Mental Wellness and How Is It Different from Mental Health?
Read More: What Is Mental Wellness and How Is It Different from Mental Health?Mental health is a term most people recognize. Mental wellness, however, often causes confusion. Many people use these words interchangeably, but they do not mean the same thing. Understanding the difference helps people take better care of their mindsโnot just when something feels wrong, but every day. Mental wellness is not about avoiding mental illness.…
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5 Amazing Things We Learned About Womenโs Health This Year
Read More: 5 Amazing Things We Learned About Womenโs Health This YearItโs the end of the year, peeps โ and what a year it was. Weโre locking in and bringing good energy into the new year, so now is a perfect time to reflect back on some of the HealthyWomen stories and important things we learned about womenโs health in 2025 that made us high-five the…
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How Menopause Affects Women at Work
Read More: How Menopause Affects Women at WorkWhen I put out a call on social media recently for fellow Gen X friends to share their experiences with menopause at work, the response was immediate and enthusiastic. Many in my circle were eager to talk about how this tumultuous transition has impacted their work life. But when I asked if anyone could share…
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Testosterone 101: A Guide for Women in Menopause
Read More: Testosterone 101: A Guide for Women in MenopauseTestosterone isnโt only a โmenโs hormoneโ โ women make it too, just in much smaller amounts. In women, testosterone helps with sexual desire and arousal and plays a role in bone, muscle and brain health. Many experts agree the evidence points to using testosterone therapy in women to treat low sexual desire that is upsetting…
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Breathwork for Stress Relief: Techniques Youโll Remember Under Pressure
Read More: Breathwork for Stress Relief: Techniques Youโll Remember Under PressureWhen life feels overwhelming, most people say, โJust breathe.โ It sounds simple โ maybe too simple โ but science shows that breathwork can truly calm the body and mind in moments of stress. Whether youโre facing an intense meeting, a traffic jam, or emotional tension, your breath is one of the most powerful (and accessible)…
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Statement on FDA Removal of Blackbox Warnings on Estrogen-Based Hormone Therapy Products for Menopause
Read More: Statement on FDA Removal of Blackbox Warnings on Estrogen-Based Hormone Therapy Products for MenopauseAs a leading voice in womenโs midlife health, HealthyWomen recognizes the important step taken by the FDA to improve access to hormone therapy (HT) products for women experiencing perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms by modifying the black box warning labels for estrogen products. Since 2003, the blackbox warning on low-dose vaginal estrogen products has had a…
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Look Out Hot Flashes! Thereโs a New Nonhormonal Hot Flash Treatment Available.
Read More: Look Out Hot Flashes! Thereโs a New Nonhormonal Hot Flash Treatment Available.During perimenopause and menopause, hot flashes can happen anytime day or night. Heat rises up through your body. Your face, neck and chest might become red, and you may start sweating. And itโs more than just a pain in the neck โ hot flashes, especially when theyโre severe, can be really disruptive. In fact, about…
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Read More: How Breathwork and Gentle Movement Ease Withdrawal SymptomsRecovery is never easy, especially in the early days. Withdrawal brings a range of uncomfortable symptomsโboth physical and emotional. From anxiety and fatigue to body aches and restlessness, it can feel overwhelming. While medication and medical support are essential during detox, breathwork and gentle movement offer additional relief thatโs safe, natural, and empowering. These practices…
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The 6 Strength Moves Experts Say Every Perimenopausal Woman Needs
Read More: The 6 Strength Moves Experts Say Every Perimenopausal Woman NeedsIf you want to start strength training but have no idea where to start, youโre not alone. The sheer amount of information on the internet can make it hard to know which types of movement you should prioritise. We regularly hear people discussing how important it is for women to perform weight-bearing exercises as they…
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Can Hydrolyzed Yeast Peptides Reduce Your Appetite
Read More: Can Hydrolyzed Yeast Peptides Reduce Your AppetiteThere is so many discussions and heated dialogue about semaglutides. While many are seeing great results from medications like ozempic and other semaglutide blends, some are being cautious about the rage. A semaglutide works to reduce your appetite, and if you have wondered if there are other options, perhaps natural options, you may just be…
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How Women Over 50 Can Boost Bone Density
Read More: How Women Over 50 Can Boost Bone DensityAs women age, maintaining strong bones becomes increasingly important, especially after 50 when menopause often accelerates bone loss due to declining estrogen levels. Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become brittle and prone to fractures, affects millions of women worldwide. The good news? You can take proactive steps to increase bone density and reduce the risk…
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Tips to Avoid Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or Winter Blues
Read More: Tips to Avoid Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or Winter BluesAs the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, many people find themselves grappling with the โwinter bluesโ or, in more severe cases, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This condition, often triggered by reduced sunlight in fall and winter, can lead to feelings of fatigue, low mood, and a lack of motivation. The good news? There…
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I Kept My Menopause Symptoms a Secret
Read More: I Kept My Menopause Symptoms a SecretOctober is Menopause Awareness Month. When I was in my late 40s, my OB-GYN told me, almost casually, that I was in menopause. I was shocked. I didnโt think menopause was something Iโd have to worry about for years. At first, I was told it might be early menopause, but later I learned it was…
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Why October Shines a Light on Menopause for Women Over 50
Read More: Why October Shines a Light on Menopause for Women Over 50As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and gold this October, itโs a perfect time to turn our attention inwardโto the profound transition that many of us in our 50s and beyond are navigating or have already embraced. October isnโt just about pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters; itโs World Menopause Awareness Month, a dedicated…
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15 Minutes With: Tamsen Fadal Talks Making Menopause Mainstream and the Perks of Midlife
Read More: 15 Minutes With: Tamsen Fadal Talks Making Menopause Mainstream and the Perks of MidlifeIn 2019, Emmy-award winning journalist Tamsen Fadal was on air, broadcasting the evening news, when her mind went blank. The word โsubpoenaโ was up on the teleprompter, but she couldnโt remember how to pronounce it. If youโve ever watched the news, you know โsubpoenaโ isnโt exactly an uncommon word. It wasnโt like Fadal to flub…
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Vaginal Estrogen
Read More: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Vaginal EstrogenAttention everyone with a vagina: If your downstairs is feeling parched and persnickety and definitely not in the mood to party โ youโre not alone. Everyone who has a period goes through menopause, and fluctuating estrogen levels can make you feel like youโre in the classic horror film, Invasion of the Vagina Snatchers. But before…
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Whatโs The Real Age For Perimenopause โ And What Are The Symptoms?ย
Read More: Whatโs The Real Age For Perimenopause โ And What Are The Symptoms?ยPerimenopause is perhaps the most misunderstood part of a womanโs life. We make a big(ish) deal of your first period and especially pregnancy, but when ovaries start winding down, so do helpful discussions about it. โPerimenopause is a tipping point that can shape a womanโs long-term health and quality of life,โ says Dr Juanri Jonck,…
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La perimenopausia y el trastorno de migraรฑas
Read More: La perimenopausia y el trastorno de migraรฑasEnglish Junio es el Mes de Concientizaciรณn de Migraรฑas y Dolores de Cabeza. + Flipbook text Slide 1 La perimenopausia y el trastorno de migraรฑas ย Descubre cรณmo los sรญntomas de la perimenopausia pueden cambiar tus episodios de migraรฑasย Slide 2 La perimenopausia podrรญa afectar la forma en que experimentas el trastorno de migraรฑas ย …
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5 Hot and Healthy Beach Reads
Read More: 5 Hot and Healthy Beach ReadsRead: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Vacation Sex >>Calling all literature lovers: Summertime is upon us and you know what that means. Itโs beach read season. Most people tend to think of โbeach readsโ as all fiction and fluff โ but thatโs not exactly true. The definition of a beach read is any enjoyable book…
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Perimenopause and Migraine Disease
Read More: Perimenopause and Migraine DiseaseJune is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. + Flipbook text Slide 1 Perimenopause and Migraine Disease Find out how perimenopause symptoms can change your migraine attacksย Slide 2 Perimenopause can affect how you experience migraine disease You may have a migraine attack for the first timeย Your symptoms could get worse Your symptoms could get…
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Why Am I Gaining Weight During Perimenopause?
Read More: Why Am I Gaining Weight During Perimenopause?There are some symptoms of perimenopause weโre all familiar with โ the hot flushes, irregular periods, the mood changes โ and some weโre less familiar with. And if youโve noticed youโve gained some weight or your body fat has increased despite your workout routine and exercise remaining unchanged, it may be down to this ahem…
