aging well

Allison Constantino

I Got in the Best Shape of My Life After 50

After a frightening wakeup call, I turned my life around and created the best version of myself

Questions and Answers About Vaginal Atrophy

Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Vaginal Atrophy

Get the answers to your symptom and treatment questions about genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), formerly known as vaginal atrophy

Preguntas y respuestas relacionadas con la atrofia vaginal

Conversación sobre la salud: Preguntas y respuestas relacionadas con la atrofia vaginal

Obtén respuestas a preguntas relacionadas con los síntomas y tratamientos del síndrome genitourinario de la menopausia (SGUM), conocido anteriormente como atrofia vaginal

How the Stigma of Menopause and Aging Affect Women’s Experiences

How the Stigma of Menopause and Aging Affect Women’s Experiences

The experience of menopause isn’t always universal — your ethnicity, your community, your family and your friends can have an impact on how you feel

Why Alcohol Affects You More As You Age

Why Alcohol Affects You More As You Age

As you get older and your metabolism slows, that one glass might feel like much more — and that can be bad news for your overall health

Must-Know Winter Makeup Tips

Must-Know Winter Makeup Tips

These winter makeup tips will help you look bright, radiant and cheery even in harsh winter weather

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Women in the Middle

HealthyWomen takes on midlife women’s health to make sure no one feels alone

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End-of-Life Planning 101

Making financial and medical plans for your end of life is important. Here’s how to get started.

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Top 10 Menopause Symptoms

Learn what symptoms can you expect during perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause

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Once Hot Flashes Fade, Are There Lasting Health Impacts?

Research shows that hot flashes may signal potential health risks years later

Dr. Octavia Cannon

A Conversation With Dr. Octavia Cannon About How Race Can Influence Menopause

Although every woman goes through menopause once they reach a certain age, it can be more difficult for women of color

Sherell Flagg in 2021

Black Women Often Suffer in Silence During Menopause. I’m Going to Keep Talking.

I’m working to fight the stigma that leads so many women to being unprepared for the mental and physical changes of menopause

How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep is key to a healthy brain and a healthy body. Watch this video for some tips for sleeping well.

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Is It Menopause or Something Else?

Menopause shares symptoms with many health conditions — some of them serious

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How Much Do You Know About Alzheimer’s Disease?

Take our quiz to find out about this common brain disorder

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From Hot Flashes to Night Sweats, a Rundown of Vasomotor Symptoms During Menopause

VMS, which includes symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, can be a difficult issue for many women. Here’s what to know about navigating it.

Nina Coslov

A Conversation With Nina Coslov About Perimenopause

Coslov suspected that perimenopause starts a lot earlier than most people think. So she did some research.

What Increases Your Risk for Bone Fractures and Osteoporosis?

What Increases Your Risk for Bone Fractures and Osteoporosis?

Learn what makes you more likely to break bones and get osteoporosis

How Do Hormones Affect Osteoporosis?

How Do Hormones Affect Osteoporosis?

It’s important to understand how you become more vulnerable to osteoporosis as you age

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Keep Your Brain Healthy at Every Age

It's not just about memory games and puzzles. Diet, exercise and social connections also play a big part in brain health.

Liz Brouillard

I Didn’t Choose to Get Parkinson’s at 46, but I Can Choose How I’m Going to Live With It

Just because I have an incurable, degenerative neurological condition doesn't mean I'm a passive victim

15 (More) Minutes With Dr. Sanjay Gupta

15 (More) Minutes With Dr. Sanjay Gupta

In the second part of our two-part interview, Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses why you should eat with your nondominant hand, why you should avoid sugar, the importance of connecting with other people, and more

15 Minutes With Dr. Sanjay Gupta

15 Minutes With Dr. Sanjay Gupta

In the first part of our two-part interview, Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses what it was like to operate on a brain for the first time, his personal connection to brain health and ways to keep your brain healthy