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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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How to Have the Best Sex of Your Life After Menopause

Midlife can bring new challenges for sex, but it can also change things for the better

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