menopause

Eat right to make menopause easier

Menopause means major physical and mental changes: hot flashes, mood swings, sleepless nights. You can ease these symptoms and improve your overall health by adjusting your diet to focus on beneficial foods and cut out unhealthy choices.
(MedTrackAlert) UPDATED 05/16/2008
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Injection may ease hot flashes

A small study suggests that an injection into the nerves of the neck may reduce the frequency of hot flashes in women going through breast cancer treatment or menopause.
(HealthDay) UPDATED 05/15/2008
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Kroger also offering discounts on women's meds

The grocery chain Kroger announced this week it will sell a 30-day supply of several women's-health related medications for $9.
(Medical News Today) UPDATED 05/15/2008
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Study: HRT improves breast cancer survival rates

Taking hormone replacement therapy seems to increase long-term survival rates for breast cancer patients, according to a new study.
(Doctor's Guide) UPDATED 05/09/2008
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How exercise makes menopause easier

One study found that menopausal women 55 and older who did a yearlong program of cardio, stretching, strength-training, and relaxation exercises experienced significant improvement in their menopausal symptoms. Here are some excellent activities you can (and should) try to protect your heart, strengthen your muscles, and improve your mood.
(MedTrackAlert) UPDATED 05/05/2008
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Yams may ease menopause symptoms

Q: I am 52. At age 49, I began to have menopausal symptoms — irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, depression, dryness and fuzzy thinking.
(Seattle Times) UPDATED 04/28/2008
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