When going through menopause, exercise becomes more important than ever. Although you may not feel very motivated to exercise while experiencing some of the uncomfortable symptoms ... Read More
Menopause
Could It Be More Than Hot Flashes That Lead To Less Sex?
Unfortunately, when it comes time for menopause, black women are likely to have more intense symptoms than their white peers. Genetic and environmental factors likely play a role, ... Read More
Acupuncture Could Help Ease Hot Flashes
Looking for an answer to your hot flashes? According to New Danish research, the ancient Chinese acupuncture practice may come to the rescue for women struggling with menopausal ... Read More
Surviving Hot Flashes…After Surviving Breast Cancer
Needles beat pills for treating hot flashes in breast cancer survivors, according to a new trial that compared acupuncture, "sham" acupuncture, the medication gabapentin and a ... Read More
Home Remedies For Hot Flashes
The classic symptom of menopause are hot flashes, which strike anywhere from 75 to 80% of women. One of the most effective remedies for hot flashes, experts agree, is hormone ... Read More
Strength Training To Preserve Your Sexy
Strength training is one tip many beauty gurus forget to mention. While anti-aging serums, toning lotions and supplements can be effective for achieving desirable skin, strength ... Read More
5 Causes Of Early Menopause
Menopause is bound to happen. The question is when? Women feel the onset of menopause around the ages of 40 to 58 (the average age being 51) according to the North American ... Read More
The Real Danger Zone For Women & Heart Disease? Before Menopause
Heart disease risk factors -- such as abnormal cholesterol levels and high blood pressure -- appear to increase before a woman goes through menopause, not after, new ... Read More
These Heart Disease Risk Factors Are More Potent In Women Than Men
When it comes to risk factors for heart disease, Black women have to be more careful than Black men. Yes, heart disease disproportionately affects the entire Black community. But, ... Read More
Beyond Kegels: A New Way To Tone Your Pelvic Floor & Rejuvenate Your Vagina
What would you do if you opened up a Christmas gift and it was a white, odd-shaped vaginal rejuvenation device? Sounds a little strange right? Well, it won't be surprising if you ... Read More
Is Addyi The Miracle Sex Drug For Black Women?
A new drug aimed to help women who’ve lost their sex drive was recently green lighted by the FDA earlier this month. Addyi (flibanserin), which has been coined 'the female Viagra' ... Read More
How To Manage The Menopause Symptoms You Really Don’t Like Talking About
As if menstrual cycles and giving birth weren’t difficult enough, menopause comes with a host of unpleasant side effects: hot flashes, mood swings, dry skin, difficulty ... Read More
Obesity Linked To Increased Breast Cancer Risk For Black Women
Losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight can be a bit more challenging as we get older, but taking a walk, running on the treadmill or choosing salad over steak will not only ... Read More
Q&A: What Are The Best Foods To Eat During Menopause?
Q: What are the best foods to eat during menopause? - N. Lewis SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER HERE! LIKE BlackDoctor.org on Facebook! Get Your Daily Medicine...For LIFE! A: Your ... Read More