The side effects of breast cancer treatment and how to cope

The side effects of breast cancer treatment and how to cope

While we hear much about advances in treatments for breast cancer, less is said about the health issues these can trigger. Here Dr Philippa Kaye – a GP with a special interest in women’s health and author of Breasts: An Owner’s Guide – explains how to manage potential side effects to help you live well … Read more

Scientists say this food reduces menopausal symptoms by a third

Scientists say this food reduces menopausal symptoms by a third

It’s estimated that there are 13 million women in the UK currently going through perimenopause or menopause, and for many, the symptoms they experience, including hot flushes, brain fog and anxiety, can have a significant impact on their life. One survey, commissioned by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, found that 53 per cent … Read more

Major decrease in menopause symptoms found by switching to this diet – and thousands agree

Major decrease in menopause symptoms found by switching to this diet – and thousands agree

New research has found that menopausal women who eat 30 plants a week found a significant difference in their physical and psychological symptoms. In the study, conducted by a team at King’s College London alongside the science and nutrition company Zoe, the 70,000 UK-based participants were followed for an average of seven months and encouraged … Read more

I stopped taking these menopause supplements for a while and what a mistake

I stopped taking these menopause supplements for a while and what a mistake

Women going through menopause have found a supplement effective enough to relieve symptoms like hot flashes, night sweat and mood swings. The Feel Menopause tablets have been hailed as a “game-changer” by five-star reviewers. They help alleviate weariness, ensuring hormonal equilibrium and faciliating a sense of tranquility amid the menopausal phase. Crafted in collaboration with … Read more

The 3 foods that help women in their 50s lose weight and ‘reduce menopausal symptoms’

The 3 foods that help women in their 50s lose weight and ‘reduce menopausal symptoms’

Menopause is a natural stage in life that usually affects women and people who have a uterus between the ages of 45 and 55. It occurs when hormone levels in the body lower to a point where periods stop. While it is a healthy part of getting older it can come with some difficult symptoms. … Read more

Menopause is ‘having a moment’. What’s next for workplaces, health care – National

Menopause is ‘having a moment’. What’s next for workplaces, health care – National

With menopause becoming more mainstream this year, advocates in Canada are hopeful this shift could drive progress in health care and workplaces to better support women in what can be a very difficult stage in their life. In an aging population, more women in their 40s and 50s are openly talking about their own experience … Read more