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Vaginal Odor After Menopause—Your Questions Answered
For some women, vaginal odor after menopause is one of the most uncomfortable and unexpected changes. Generally, menopause does not directly cause vaginal odor. However, body changes that occur during menopause can lead to changes in the vagina. When you notice an abnormal odor down there, you may be unsure...

The Gender Health Gap: Why Your Body Should Matter in Medicine
On June 10, 1993, Congress passed the NIH Revitalization Act to establish guidelines for including women and people of color in clinical research. Until 30 years ago, women of childbearing potential were excluded from the early phases of many clinical trials. Researchers largely avoided the hormone cycle of the female body altogether,...

How Exercise Improves Your Sex Life
Regular exercise boasts tons of advantages beyond looking good. From stress management to lowering the risk of heart disease — the benefits are too long to list. However, one big benefit happens between the sheets, and we want to shine a big spotlight on how it can help improve your...

Debunk Aging Myths: Age How You Want To
Aging is a fact of life for all humans, but women seem to get more scrutinized over the process. Advertisements, magazine articles, talk shows, and social media bombard us with ways to reverse, defy, and stop signs of aging. Women begin fillers and botox in their 20’s now, and sunscreen...

Choosing The Best Exercise During Menopause
It’s easy to lose motivation to move during menopause. Symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, and mood changes can leave you feeling drained and uncomfortable. Staying active & finding menopause solutions can make this transition easier by relieving or lessening symptoms. Whether you’ve always been active or want to embark...

What Is the Relationship between Sodium and Aging?
The average person ingests about 5000 milligrams of sodium each day. Too much of it can negatively affect your health — and lead to premature aging. Sodium ions are responsible for high blood pressure, which over time can lead to heart problems, stroke, and kidney failure. Let’s explore the connection...