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Women often experience a variety of health changes once they reach their 40s. You experience hair loss due to hormonal changes, and your memory is also not the same. One reason for the changes in memory is the reduction of estrogen in two key areas of the brain; the hippocampus and the prefrontal cortex. The hippocampus is the memory area of the brain while the prefrontal cortex helps you process information in a way you will best understand. You can keep your memory sharp by

Sugar is a hot topic right now. The most current research is moving our nutritional woes onto sugar, and more away from fat. Sugar is being blamed not only for our obesity epidemic but almost all forms of chronic inflammation and disease. We need to understand where we find it, what the effects are, how much is safe to consume, and how to moderate or avoid it when necessary. SUGAR 101 Sugar comes in many forms. There is naturally occurring sugar, added sugar, and there are su

Estrogen is often blamed for increasing breast cancer risk, but is that claim supported by science — or outdated fear? Newer data from two of the largest randomized trials ever conducted tell a different story, especially when it comes to estrogen-only therapy (used by women who’ve had a hysterectomy). The findings may surprise you — and could change how you think about your options. What the Research Shows The WHI trials followed thousands of women for up to 20 years. Here’s