postmenopausal women
Eating Prunes May Help Protect Against Bone Loss in Older Women
It’s already well known that prunes are good for your gut, but new Penn State research suggests they may be good for bone health, too. In a research review, the researchers found that prunes can help prevent or delay bone loss in postmenopausal women, possibly due to their ability to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, ...
Bone Mineral Density Decreases Less Than Expected After Menopause
Bone mineral density at the femoral neck bone in postmenopausal women decreased by an average of 10 percent during a 25-year follow-up, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Being the world’s hitherto longest follow-up of changes in bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, the study shows that bone loss after ...
Postmenopausal Women Can Dance Their Way to Better Health
Women often struggle with managing their weight and other health risk factors, such as high cholesterol, once they transition through menopause. A new study suggests that dancing may effectively lower cholesterol levels, improve fitness and body composition and in the process, improve self-esteem. Study results are published online in Menopause, the journal of The North American ...
Poor Sleep Quality and Fatigue Plague Women With Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
Sleep disturbances are a frequent complaint of women in the menopause transition and postmenopause. A new study demonstrates that women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) who are receiving hormone therapy have poorer sleep quality and greater fatigue than women of the same age with preserved ovarian function. Study results are published online in Menopause, the journal ...
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