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Hormone therapy is one of the most effective tools we have for treating symptoms of menopause — and yet, many women are still told they’re “too old” to start it. This outdated recommendation is based on early misinterpretations of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study from 2002. But science has moved forward, and our approach to menopause treatment needs to catch up. Here’s what the newer data says about starting hormone therapy after age 60 — and why it may be exactly th

Two out of every three Alzheimer’s patients are women — and the connection to estrogen loss is becoming harder to ignore. Recent research, including a 2023 meta-analysis of over 6 million women, sheds light on how hormone therapy might help reduce dementia risk — but the when  and what  matters most. The Critical Window: Timing Is Everything Hormone therapy started during midlife  (typically within 10 years of menopause) is associated with: 32% reduced risk  of Alzheimer’s di

Welcome to the “slippery” world of personal lubricants! Far beyond the old-school options of KY Jelly or Vaseline, today’s personal lubricants have evolved into safe, varied, and sophisticated choices. Let’s dive into the types of lubricants available, their ingredients, and which ones are best for specific uses.