Eating ultraprocessed foods for more than 20% of your daily calorie intake every day could set you on the road to cognitive decline, a new study revealed. We all know eating ultraprocessed foods that make our lives easier -- such as prepackaged soups, sauces, frozen pizza and ready-to-eat meals -- isn't good for our health. Nor is gobbling up all the pleasure foods that we love so much: hot dogs, sausages, burgers, french fries, sodas, cookies, cakes, candies, doughnuts and ice cream, to name…

Dr. Irina Todorov shares how the Mediterranean diet is best for your health and easy-to-follow tips to follow this healthy lifestyle.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental New Drug Application for an extension of Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) 52 mg Intrauterine Device (IUD) for an additional year, extending the number of years it can be used to prevent pregnancy to 8 years. The approval follows a phase 3 trial which analyzed the effectiveness of Mirena in 362 women who have used the product for over 5 years. Contraceptive efficacy was over 99% from 6 to 8 years of use,…

Dr. Alexa Fiffick discusses the different types of breast cancer and why gathering as much information about the disease can help when making your own treatment decisions.

Globally, approximately one in three 30–79-year-olds have hypertension — or in other words, high blood pressure.A new simulated study has found that following a DASH diet may be the most effective lifestyle intervention to reduce cardiovascular disease in people with mild hypertension.The study found that this dietary change could prevent nearly 3,000 deaths in the U.S. alone. The World Health Organization estimates that worldwide 1.28 billion adults ages 30-79 have high blood pressure or…

Dr. Irina Todorov discusses the three most common culprits for sleep problems and how to get a better night's rest.

Women's diets are often low in iron, especially after menstruation. Eating at least three servings of iron-rich foods a day will help ensure that you are getting enough iron in your daily diet. Iron is found in lean red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, leafy green vegetables, nuts and enriched grain products. Top 10 foods high in iron Fortified Cereals - 19.6mg per 3/4 cupBeef (Skirt Steak) - 9.3mg per 6oz steakShellfish (Oysters) - 7.8mg per 3oz serving Dried Fruit (Apricots) - 7.5mg per cupLarge…

The American Cancer Society found a 43% decline in overall deaths from breast cancer in the past 30 years, but the mortality rate for Black women is 40% higher in comparison to white women.Watch

Consuming protein can help improve overall health, weight loss, mood, beauty, muscle mass and bone health. So, needless to say, protein is important for women! Another great thing about protein is that it’s a thermogenic, so it helps your metabolism. This means that it creates a slight calorie burn as it’s digested. When compared to carbohydrate rich foods, protein has a greater thermogenic effect. Think of it as giving your digestive system a good cardo blast!The chemicals dopamine and…

Dr. Alexa Fiffick shares six ways women can prevent breast cancer and lower their personal risk of getting breast cancer in their lifetime.

Dr. Naoki Umeda shares the health benefits of smoking cessation and the holistic approaches to help quit smoking, including acupuncture, yoga, mindful meditation and hypnotherapy.

Evolving Approaches for the Management of Vasomotor Symptoms Managing Women's Health in Menopause and Speaking of Women's Health bring you a strategic comprehensive approach to educating healthcare clinicians (physicians and advanced practice providers) in identifying and treating menopause issues. We invite you to participate in this free, comprehensive accredited educational virtual session. Session Dates Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 7pm ET, 8pm CT and 10pm PTTuesday, December 6, 2022 at…

According to a new study recently published in the journal Menopause by the North American Menopause Society, making dietary changes during menopause may be as effective as hormone replacement therapy for treating hot flashes without associated health risks. According to researchers, participants who adhered to a strictly plant-based diet rich in soy saw an 88% reduction in their symptoms. By comparison, hormone replacement therapy is associated with a 70–90% reduction in hot flashes. In…

Watch Dr. Holly Thacker and Dr. Alexa Fiffick on Let's all Talk Menopause.

Dr. Thacker and Dr. Fiffick dedicated an hour of their time to answer questions throughout the virtual event, discussing menopause, hormone therapy and everything in between.

A new study points to how much and how quickly you should walk to reduce your risk of dementia.

Watch Dr. Holly Thacker and Dr. Fiffick from the Cleveland Clinic Center for Specialized Women’s Health on this episode of Let's all Talk Menopause. They addressed the Women's Health Institute study’s findings, explained the flaws in the research and correct many of the misnomers about HRT. In particular, its close association with breast cancer.

Alexis Supan RD shares simple ways we can start to eat healthier.

Magnesium is important to your overall health as it helps regulate blood pressure and blood sugar and helps you manage stress, migraines and muscles aches and pains. Magnesium deficiency is very common in women. Symptoms of magnesium deficiency can include fatiguestiffnessloss of appetitemuscle spasmsnausea How Much Magnesium do we Need? The daily recommendation of magnesium for adult females is between 310-320 mg. Adult males need between 400-420 mg each day. It's best to get the…

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker's column on the importance of iron and the sex-specific factors in the female lifecycle.

Did you know eight million U.S. women over 50 suffer from osteoporosis? It is called a “silent disease” because those who develop it may not notice any changes until a bone breaks, but in most cases, it can be preventable. According to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, as much as 20% of bone loss occurs within your first five years of menopause, a time when women’s bodies change significantly and estrogen, a hormone that protects bones, decreases sharply. That’s why opting for a…