Posts tagged menopause

When Should You Expect Menopause?

By Allen T Narkiewicz
Menopause doesn’t have a set age at which it arrives. There is not a formula you can plug into a computer to get the answer. There are signs that you can watch for that can alert you to its impending arrival.
First, skipping a menstrual cycle for no apparent reason is a good [...]

Menopause – Unveiling The Mysteries Of Hot Flashes

Hot flashes – whenever younger women hear this word, the image of a nervous wrecked middle-aged woman sweating profusely comes to their minds. This undoubtedly makes them dread the onset of menopause even worse!
Hot flashes, along with night sweating and vaginal dryness, can be considered as the only real symptoms associated with menopause. It is [...]

Lifestyle and Breast Cancer

By: Mai Brooks
Although all of the genetic and environmental factors are important to consider, the overwhelming evidence is that breast cancer is related to lifestyle. The following paragraphs outline the negative impact and positive impact on breast cancer of several common lifestyle related issues.
Post-menopausal Obesity Increases Risk : Despite the evidence on the protective effect [...]