Guest columnist and everyone’s favorite Department Coordinator, Ms. Rhonda Jackson, shares her insider tips on how to be prepared when scheduling your next doctor’s appointment.

A new study reports four specific factors — higher body mass index (BMI), smoking, arthritis and depressive symptoms — at age 55 are associated with clinically important declines in physical health 10 years later. "Age 55 to 65 may be a critical decade," said study co-author Dr. Daniel Solomon, of the division of rheumatology, inflammation, and immunity at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston."A person's health and factors during this period may set them on a path for their later adult…

Margo Davis at the Cleveland Clinic Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine Department discusses how emotional eating tends to lead to overeating and choosing unhealthy foods. This can lead to obesity and depression if left unchecked.

Hormonal changes during the menopause transition have been shown to affect a woman’s gastrointestinal (GI) functions with some unpleasant results such as nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain. A new study suggests that a woman’s race/ethnicity and menopause status may partially determine the severity of these symptoms. Study results are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). With the menopause transition, the level of estrogen decreases…

Read Specialized Women’s Health Fellow Dr. Alexa Fiffick’s column on the latest news on vitamin D.

For many of us, the cold winter weather is something to dread. Winter means more layers, trying to stay warm when outside, and often stiffness in the upper body. The cold weather makes us more prone to hunching forward, which can lead to poor posture and tightness in the shoulders and back. That's why it's so important to stay on top of our stretching and yoga routines during the winter season and acknowledge when our bodies need attention. Spending time in lower temperatures, research has…

In part 2 of the column series, Updates From the 2021 North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting, Dr. Tara Iyer discusses the latest on cardiovascular disease, breast cancer and cervical cancer risks for menopausal women.

In part 1 of the column series, Updates From the 2021 North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting, Dr. Tara Iyer discusses the latest on weight management, hair loss and sleep problem treatments for menopausal women.

Bedtime from 10 to 11 p.m. is associated with lower risk of developing heart disease, new research shows.

Guest columnist Evelina Vasiliauskas PA-C in the Departments of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic shares at-home tips and in-office treatments for improving aging skin.

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s latest column about why you may be feeling extra tired lately and what you can do to help extreme fatigue.

Guest columnists Dr. Fawad Khan and Dr. Holly Pederson discuss the Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) and how these gene changes may affect a person's risk for breast cancer.

Fibroids are usually diagnosed in women ages 30-40, and up to half of all women will be diagnosed with fibroids in their lifetime. Guest columnist Dr. Sharon Sutherland discusses the new FDA-approved medication for the treatment of symptomatic fibroids.

Speaking of Women's Health is participating in a national menopause education program. We invite you to participate in this free educational event! This national menopause education program was developed for women who have questions and concerns about menopause and provides real life solutions for managing symptoms and improving quality of life during this challenging time.During the event, we will show an introductory video and then have an open discussion period led by Speaking of Women's…

Dr. Alexa N. Fiffick discusses what we can do to keep our knee pain from leading to future arthritis and joint pain.

Hair loss in middle-aged females is common, affecting up to two-thirds of women after menopause. The exact reasons remain unclear, although evidence suggests a hormonal and genetic predisposition. A presentation at The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, September 22-25, 2021, will address common hair loss problems and review new therapies and treatment approaches to stimulate hair growth and minimize thinning. There are many different types of…

The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) has announced the release of “Management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: the 2021 position statement of The North American Menopause Society.” This new position statement reflects the latest thinking and findings regarding risk factors and available risk-assessment tools for identifying women who are candidates for pharmacologic therapy, as well as clarification of appropriate intakes of calcium, vitamin D, and protein to maintain bone…

Guest columnists Alice Bast, CEO of Beyond Celiac and Alan Ehrlich, MD, Board Chair of Beyond Celiac discuss celiac disease and how it affects women's health.

Adults under 60 who spend most of their days sitting have a higher risk of stroke compared to those who spend more time being physically active, a new study finds. People who reported sitting eight or more hours daily and were not very physically active otherwise were seven times more at risk of having a stroke than people who spent fewer than four hours being sedentary and at least 10 minutes exercising each day, according to a study published in Stroke from the American Heart…

New study suggests that dancing improves cholesterol levels, physical fitness, self-image, and self-esteem in postmenopausal women.