Pain from interstitial cystitis and endometriosis is difficult to treat because it is nociplastic pain. Women with these conditions often suffer for years before nociplastic pain is identified. Many women with these conditions experience pain every day. Painful bladder syndrome, also known as interstitial cystitis (IC), and endometriosis are common...

Three Things Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain Need You to Know

Menopause—it’s a phase of life often misunderstood. Typically occurring between 45 and 55 years old, it happens when your ovaries naturally decrease their production of hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Though completely natural, this hormonal shift often triggers a slew of unpleasant symptoms. These can include hot flashes, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, mood swings, weight gain, low libido, and memory or concentration issues. Yikes!

How to Reduce Symptoms of Menopause: Gynecologist’s Tips

As someone who's worked in the health and wellness industry for some time, I often assume I know everything there is to know about how to stay healthy. So when I found myself drowning in anxiety, not knowing how to help myself, I knew I had to turn to a professional to help me navigate alternative ways to manage stress.

Morning Sunlight Has Been a Game Changer for My Sleep. Here's Why I Can't Start My Day Any Other Way

We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. When researchers from Yale University looked at over five hundred thousand insurance claims from women in various stages of menopause, they found that three...

What Every Woman In Menopause Should Know Before Visiting The Doctor

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Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MDMedically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MDCortisol belly is weight gain in the abdominal area, sometimes referred to as abdominal obesity, caused by an excess of the stress hormone cortisol. It can happen to anyone experiencing prolonged stress.Other factors can also contribute to fat accumulation in the abdomen. Abdominal obesity is common: approximately 53% of adults in the United States experience the condition, and it is more common in people with uteruses.Treatment for cortisol belly usually requires individuals to identify stressors and reduce them. Avoiding smoking, getting more sleep, and seeking mental health care can help.Cortisol...

What To Know About Cortisol Belly

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A drug used to treat patients at high risk of bone fractures could benefit women who have been through menopause.The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) have given the green light for abaloparatide, which is used to manage and treat osteoporosis.It will be sold as Eladynos and made by Theramex, and could help more than 14,000 women in England.Why are postmenopausal women more susceptible to bone issues?“Bone density peaks at around 35 years old then naturally decreases with age,” explains Dr Thom Phillips, NHS GP and clinical lead at Forth. “But women can be particularly susceptible to a...

What happens to bone density in menopause?

You may be planning to receive Social Security benefits when you reach your retirement age or become eligible, but you may not know that you can lose some of all of your benefits for a variety of reasons -- some of which could be out of your control. Benefits through...

Four Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits

Researchers found that women with certain types of severe endometriosis are at significantly increased risk of ovarian cancer. Further research in large, diverse populations is needed to confirm these findings and help guide improved ovarian cancer screening and prevention strategies. Endometriosis occurs when the type of tissue that lines the...

Endometriosis types and ovarian cancer risk

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Vacuuming is a necessary task for maintaining a healthy and comfortable living space. Vacuuming -- next to doing the dishes -- might be the chore done most often and, luckily, it may also be one of the most instantly gratifying. It can be highly satisfying to see the progress made as you roll around a powerful machine picking up the dust, pet hair and other debris on your floors.

Ditch the Back-and-Forth Motion. Here's the Right Way to Vacuum

If you clean your home regularly, the idea of mold lurking in random nooks and crannies may seem a bit ridiculous. Mold? In your home? Impossible! We're sorry to say that it isn't as impossible as it sounds. In fact, it's a great idea for just about everyone to add routine mold checks to their cleaning list. In fact, not doing so could be detrimental to your health.

Does Your Home Have Hidden Mold? 7 Areas You Should Check Right Now

Women with vs. without cognitive impairment had more intense menopause symptoms. Lower BMI, sexual activity, exercise, hormone therapy use and higher education were tied to lower cognitive impairment odds. Severe menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and depressive mood, were associated with mild cognitive impairment for postmenopausal women, researchers reported...

Severe menopause symptoms linked to cognitive impairment in later life

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(Family Features) Snoring throughout the night. Gasping for air suddenly while sleeping. Feeling tired after a night of rest. These aren’t just signs of a poor night’s sleep – they could be symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea is More Than a Snore

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Urinary incontinence occurs when you cannot control your bladder and you leak urine. The main types are stress incontinence, in which you leak when you cough or sneeze, and urge incontinence, in which you suddenly need to pee but can’t hold it. Other types include overflow, total, and functional incontinence.

What Are the Most Common Causes of Urinary Incontinence?

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All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you’ve gone down the #cortisolface TikTok rabbit hole, you’ve probably come across a handful of the best supplements to reduce cortisol. The now-viral term “cortisol face” refers to facial puffiness that’s said to be caused by too much cortisol, a stress hormone released by the adrenal glands (which sit on top of our kidneys). So, how exactly does cortisol affect the body and is there some truth behind the claims?

6 Best Supplements to Reduce Cortisol, According to Health Experts

Dogs really have it made, and nowhere is that more evident than in the plush beds we buy for them to laze around in all day. Finally, there's a human-dog bed. It's called the Plufl and it just might be the best place ever to take a nap. After learning...

This Unusual Piece of Furniture Is My Favorite Place to Nap

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Endometriosis is a condition that affects women and girls. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus ends up in other areas of the body. These areas include the ovaries, bladder, bowel and digestive tract.

Endometriosis will affect nearly one million Australian women and girls in their lifetime. Many high-profile Australians are affected by endometriosis including Bindi Irwin, Sophie Monk and former Yellow Wiggle, Emma Watkins. 



Symptoms of endometriosis include intense pelvic, abdominal or low back pain (that is often worse during menstruation), bladder and bowel problems, pain during sex and infertility.

But women and girls wait an average...

Thinking about trying physiotherapy for endometriosis pain? Here’s what to expect

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It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

The way it's marketed, collagen sometimes sounds less like a supplement, and more like the fountain of youth. Purported benefits of collagen — a major structural protein in the body — range from glowing skin to strong nails and voluminous hair (although Harvard Medical School says large-scale trials are still needed to prove its hair health benefits). Proponents on social media call collagen powder their "secret" to good hair and skin, speaking to its efficacy, and encouraging others to give it a try. But before jumping on the bandwagon yourself, it pays to know a little about collagen side effects.

What to Know About Collagen Supplement Side Effects, According to Experts

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How to Go Through Menopause More Comfortably

Menopause is a major and inevitable health journey for every person with ovaries and a uterus -- about half of the population. Yet, most people transition...

How to Go Through Menopause More Comfortably

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