Author: Richard C. Trotter

New data released today at The Menopause Society’s annual meeting shows fewer people are opting for hormone replacement therapy for menopause, even though it’s been clinically proven1 to ease some of the toughest symptoms that come with this life transition—like hot flashes and night sweats. The research, conducted by the Mayo Clinic and soon to be published in Menopause, examined medical and pharmacy claims of people ages 40 and older enrolled in commercial insurance or Medicare Advantage over the course of 16 years. The study found that hormone therapy (HT) use was at around 4.6 percent in 2007, but then…

Whilst all bodies require nourishment, regular movement, stress management, sleep plus loving, supportive relationships – different bodies require different nutrients and lifestyle behaviours to thrive. I have always loved supporting the people around me to feel their best.  Research shows that men tend to carry more muscle mass and hold a higher metabolism than women(1). This means that they require more calories and fibre throughout the day, as well as higher amounts of essential vitamins and minerals compared with women for optimal health and hormone levels(2). Men also have gender-specific nutrient needs, such as promoting healthy testosterone and sperm levels(3).Over the years,…

Someone watching your breathing while you sleep all night every night would be downright creepy. But, sans human eyeballs, the new Apple Watch will do just that—and it can tell you if something seems off. Apple announced at its annual device debuts event today that the new Apple Watch Series 10 ($400)—available starting September 20—will come with the ability to measure breathing regularity, and it’ll even alert a user if their data indicates they might have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is “a common condition in which your breathing stops and restarts many times while you sleep,” according to the National…

Selena Gomez is publicly sharing her intentions to become a mom for the first time. In a profile published today on Vanity Fair, the actress, singer, and mental health advocate opened up about the challenges she’ll face on the path to parenthood. “I haven’t ever said this…but I unfortunately can’t carry my own children,” Gomez says. “I have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the baby’s in jeopardy.” Gomez has been open about her struggles with the autoimmune disease lupus since she was diagnosed in 2013. Her diagnosis led her to take time off from…

Many people who get regular mammograms may soon notice a change to their radiology report, as providers now have to include more detailed information about what they observe on breast cancer screening exams. Beginning September 10, the Food and Drug Administration is requiring radiologists to inform patients about their breast density status. Having dense breasts—that is, breasts that have less fatty tissue and more fibroglandular tissue, which includes milk glands and ducts as well as fibrous connective tissue—increases the likelihood that you’ll develop breast cancer, and it also makes cancer more difficult to detect. Experts In This Article Wendie Berg,…

Let’s be honest: There’s a “stereotypical body” problem in Pilates—even though any body that does this exercise is indeed a Pilates body. If you’re a beginner, don’t fit the stereotypical Pilates body type, or have a physical limitation that keeps you from doing a standard version of a move, there should be no embarrassment in making the proper Pilates modifications. Unfortunately, mat Pilates instructor Angell Foster often sees clients feel shameful about it. “I wish we could stop viewing needing to modify with ‘not being strong enough,’” Foster says. “Modifying doesn’t mean the move is no longer difficult. It just…

Strength training has been one of Ashley Graham’s fitness and health priorities for years. But now that the model, advocate, entrepreneur, and author is also the mom of a 4-year-old and 2-year-old twins, that strength, in practice, looks a little different. “I can hold all three kids at the same time: One on the back and two in the front,” Graham says. “The one on the back is really suffocating me, [but] I can still run down the hall, down the steps, and get to the kitchen, without somebody dropping. That’s a relay race in itself.” Along with her feats…

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Normally $90 “Over the past year or so, a slew of products that promise to turn back the clock on your hair have started popping up everywhere. This trio, from NatureLab, offers a shampoo, conditioner, and essence—a serum applied to the scalp—that are supposed to decrease grays and reduce hair thinning in its early stages. It takes about 90 days of consistent use to see results, and while I haven’t used the product for that long, I can say that I thoroughly enjoy the way it makes my hair feel: smooth, moisturized, and not weighed down. I’ve been on a…

When I was a kid, the start of school always had me feeling all the feels. There was excitement about fresh starts, anxiety about the unknown, and sadness about leaving the carefree days of summer behind. While I never really gave much thought to what my mom and dad were feeling at the time, it’s a solid bet they were going through their own roller coaster of emotions. It’s true: back-to-school stress happens to parents, too. Behind kids who are nervous to return to the classroom are often equally worried parents. “Transitions often trigger anxiety, and back-to-school is no different,”…