Anti-inflammatory diet reduces bone loss in women
Anti-inflammatory diet reduces bone loss in women Anti-inflammatory diets – high in vegetables, fruits, fish and whole grains – could boost bone…
Soy supplements, herbal remedies may reduce hot flashes
Soy supplements, herbal remedies may reduce hot flashes According to a new review of 62 studies, natural estrogen-like compounds in soy foods called…
Soy may protect menopausal women against osteoporosis
Soy may protect menopausal women against osteoporosis Eating a diet rich in both soy protein and isoflavones can protect menopausal women from bone weakening…
Eating highly refined carbs increases risk of depression
Eating highly refined carbs increases risk of depression A diet high in refined carbohydrates may lead to an increased risk for new-onset depression in…
Excess weight tied to breast cancer risk in older women
Excess weight tied to breast cancer risk in older women Overweight and obese women are at increased risk of developing breast cancer after menopause, compared…
Soy spells fewer hot flashes for certain women
Soy spells fewer hot flashes for certain women Soy in the diet helps ease hot flashes, but only for women whose bodies can produce the soy metabolite called…
Calcium supplements may have too much for some older women
Calcium supplements may have too much for some older women Calcium and vitamin D are commonly recommended for older women, but the usual supplements may send…
Hot flashes common before menopause
Hot flashes common before menopause More than half of middle-aged women who still have regular menstrual cycles have hot flashes. Asian and Hispanic women…
How menopause affects a woman’s fat cells
How menopause affects a woman’s fat cells Women tend to carry excess fat in their hips and thighs, while men tend to carry it on their stomachs. But after…
Vitamin D and calcium supplements don’t prevent bone fractures in older women
Vitamin D and calcium supplements don’t prevent bone fractures in older women Older women shouldn't take vitamin D and calcium supplements to prevent…