Women fear growing old. The prospect of wrinkles, body aches, fatigue and menopause adds to negative feelings about aging. Whether you are 20, 35 or 47, you can better prepare for the aging process by reading this article. It will help you understand what to expect and how to cope successfully with this normal stage [...]

The generation of women entering menopause is healthier, feels younger than their years, and lead more active lives and careers than previous generations. However, there is also no doubt that for many women, this can be an uncomfortable and confusing time- plagued with hot flashes, irritability, headaches, depression, sleepless nights, and fatigue, as well as [...]

I have struggled with horrible PMS for years, only to have it lifted at menses. I feel guilty about not being able to keep my raging hormones out of my personal life. Advice: Hormone fluctuations definitely play on our emotions because when estrogen levels decrease – serotonin levels decrease as well. Serotonin helps us feel [...]

What do you think about HRT (hormone replacement therapy)? I’m 56 years old and I have been told that I have osteoporosis. Adivce: My PhD is in psychology, but I’m not sure that it makes any difference in answering this question. The difficulty is that there is so little research in the field of menopause [...]

With the health food shelves growing fuller by the day, choosing the right suppliments for you and your family can be challenging. Want to get past all the hype? Here we answer your questions about suppliments and demystify the whole shelf. As with any major change in your diet, be sure to consult a physician [...]

How can women protect themselves against breast cancer? Early detection is a woman’s best defence against breast cancer. The cause of breast cancer is unknown and little can be done to prevent it. There are several studies looking at the role of designer drugs (tamoxifen) and dietary prevention (low-fat) diets in preventing breast cancer. Does [...]

She is sitting so close to me. I would have gladly sat somewhere else, not to avoid her, but to spare her the agony of being in my vicinity. I don’t know what the problem is, but the symptoms are obvious. Like the time I attended a luncheon where she was assigned hostess detail. As [...]

Entering the stage of menopause brings on all kinds of changes and emotions. You may feel a sense of loss since the reproductive years are ending. There will no longer be opportunity to give birth to children. There may be a loss of identity and feeling of uselessness to your family or society. It is [...]