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Plant Protein May Help You Live Longer
Harvard Health Publishing: A new study is reported in Harvard Men's Health Watch. Men need sufficient protein to help maintain muscle...


HRT: Benefits and Risks
The British Menopause Society sets out the known facts about HRT. Although there have been concerns raised about HRT and the potential...


You’re Not Too Old to Talk to Someone
Studies have shown that older people do as well in psychotherapy as younger ones. [Finding] and affording therapy can prove difficult....


Thinking of HRT for Hot Flashes?
HealthDay: Here's the latest guidance. Another large study finds that menopausal hormone therapy is linked to an increased risk of breast...


Self Defense for Runners
Verywell Fit: Tips and tools to stay safe. An outdoor run is arguably one of the best ways to burn calories and enjoy the benefits of...


Hormone Therapy Still Touted for Menopause Symptoms
Healthline: Experts say hormone therapies such as estrogen and progestin work best when started while a woman is going through menopause....


The Best Men’s Hair-Loss Treatments, According to Doctors
New York Magazine: Including topical foam, oral medication, and even a laser comb. If you’re a gentleman who has been noticing a receding...


More Information Is Better for Prostate Cancer Screening
AARP: Cal Ripken and his doctor discuss the test that can help more men avoid biopsies — or tell them to seek one, stat. As you may have...


17 Back Exercises Every Woman Should Add To Her Workout ASAP
Women's Health: It’s not all about the abs, you guys. Anything bothering you? If you said “my back,” you’re in good company. Eighty...


World Menopause Day
The Conversation: How cultural representations of ‘the change’ are empowering women. Mentions of menopause in popular culture have...


Advances in Ablation for Prostate Cancer
Mayo Clinic: Surgeons are finding that ablation is a viable alternative to traditional surgery. Dear Mayo Clinic: My husband was...


11 Healthy Habits, Plus Packaged Food Picks, from a Nutritionist
Goop.com: Tips for cultivating healthy habits right now—some quick hacks, product recs, and a few bigger ideas that challenge how we can...


Black Lives Matter, by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
WebMD Mag: The health care system—and everyday individuals—have to do a better job to protect us. My life is at risk. Not just because...


Experts Offer Guidance on a Common But Underreported Menopause Syndrome
HealthDay: Vaginal dryness, painful sex and painful urination are common symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause, or GSM....


Five Foods to Protect Your Prostate
Prostate Cancer Foundation: By increasing your intake of anti-inflammatory foods and antioxidants, you can help keep your prostate...


What Experts Want BIPOC Women to Know About Menopause
Everyday Health: Analysis of the SWAN study suggests that women of color reach menopause earlier and experience more intense symptoms...


10 Things that Happen to Your Body If You Stop Eating Red Meat
TheHealthy: Here's how you can expect your body to change when you boot red meat from the menu. #1. You may lose a few pounds. Red meat...


Does Forgetting a Name or Word Mean that I Have Dementia?
The Conversation: Your medical team should determine whether you have dementia or just normal memory loss due to aging. The number of...


Milestone Medical Tests in Your 50s
WebMD: You're in your 50s. It's the prime of your life -- or it should be. Don't let illness rob you of your health. When you go for your...


How Setting Aside Some ‘Worry Time’ Can Help Reduce Anxiety
The Conversation: Anxiety and anger are normal reactions during uncertain times -- especially during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Many New...
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