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Keeping Your Brain Sharp After 40: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Posted by Lena Edwards MD on
When you think about aging, you might worry about wrinkles or stiff joints — but what about your brain? Many women start to notice little mental slips and slower thinking long before they ever retire. In fact, studies show that up to 60% of women in midlife report struggles with memory, word-finding, or that familiar “brain fog” that seems to appear overnight. If you’ve ever walked into a room and forgotten why, blanked on a familiar name, or felt like your mind just isn’t as clear as it used to be — you’re definitely not alone, and you’re not stuck with it either. Let’s break...
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Osteoporosis
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Did you know that nearly one in two women over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis in her lifetime? That’s not a scare tactic—it’s a real statistic from the National Osteoporosis Foundation. And while a broken bone may not sound like a big deal, for older women, it can be life-changing. In fact, up to 24% of women over 50 who suffer a hip fracture will die within one year, often due to complications like infections or loss of mobility. Osteoporosis isn’t just about your bones getting “a little thinner” as you age—it’s a serious health condition that deserves attention. But the good...
The Hidden Costs of Menopause: Economic Impact, Personal Costs, & the Search for Natural Relief
Posted by Lena Edwards MD on
Menopause is a natural stage of life, but for millions of women in the U.S., it comes with more than just hot flashes and night sweats—it carries a heavy emotional, professional, and financial toll. From reduced productivity at work to rising out-of-pocket costs for symptom relief, menopause is quietly draining billions of dollars from the U.S. economy each year. And yet, it remains one of the most overlooked public health and workplace challenges today. The Annual Cost of Menopause in the U.S. According to a 2023 Mayo Clinic study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), menopause-related symptoms cost...
Got Stress ?
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…If not, you are definitely in the minority! In fact, over half of all Americans report experiencing chronic daily stress. This is a 16-point increase over the past two decades and the highest level recorded to date! This is a major problem because chronic stress poses significant health risks. The human body was never designed to withstand chronic stress. Have you ever watched an episode of National Geographic and seen an animal frantically running away from its predator? Once the chase is on, it can only end in two ways. Either the animal succumbs to its predator, or it successfully escapes to live another day....
Pharmaceutical-Grade vs. Regular Nutritional Supplements: Key Differences
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Did you know that over 85% of Americans spend over $30 billion annually on nutritional supplements?! If you are one of the 85%, then you’ll want to make sure that you’re spending your hard earned money wisely! When choosing nutritional supplements, you may come across terms like pharmaceutical-grade, medical-grade, or regular supplements (also called over-the- counter or commercial supplements). Understanding these distinctions is extremely important if you want to purchase safe, quality, supplements that actually work. Overview of Pharmaceutical-Grade vs. Regular Supplements Pharmaceutical-Grade Supplements Pharmaceutical-grade supplements must meet higher purity, potency, and bioavailability standards than regular supplements. They are often...