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What Causes Menopause Belly Fat and How To Lose It

August 19, 2021

Many women notice an increase in belly fat as they get older — even if they haven’t gained weight. We recognize this as menopause belly fat, and it’s largely due to decreasing levels of estrogen during the menopause transition, which affects where fat is distributed in the body.  The medical term for this process is…

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Vitamins for Menopause Fatigue: What Does the Science Say?

August 13, 2021

Around menopause, many women complain of fatigue which can be very frustrating, and sometimes interfere with daily activities. In this post, we’ll talk about why fatigue happens and what vitamins may help you to optimize your health during menopause and how you can feel rested and energetic again.    What Causes Menopause Fatigue? The reasons for…

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Just Dance: The Health and Self-Esteem Benefits of Dance for Menopausal Women

August 13, 2021

Many studies have shown exercise and physical activity help minimize many of the health problems associated with menopause such as weight gain, body composition and overall fitness, but we often think of exercise as a “have to do” rather than a “want to do” activity.  Enter dance! A new study, published in Menopause, the Journal…

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Mammogram Results After the Covid Vaccine

Mammogram Results After the Covid Vaccine: What You Should Know & Why Not to Worry

August 6, 2021

Learn about the changes the vaccine can cause on mammograms, what you should know and why you don’t need to worry.

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