By: Guest Author Published: March 11, 2022 Written By Sarah Kaminski- Guest Contributor “I’m too old to learn something new” – if you haven’t said that yourself at some point, you’ve surely heard other people say it way too often. It’s a common (and really poor) excuse – or rather, an all-too-common misconception. Just think

By: Guest Author Published: March 11, 2022 Written By Krishma Patel- Guest Contributor Hair loss during menopause is one symptom amongst many other menopausal symptoms like mood swings, sleep disruption, and hot flashes. Menopause and weight gain are also notoriously connected. The good news is there are many effective treatments and preventive measures to save

By: Guest Author Published: April 13, 2022 Written By Stephen Bitsoli- Guest Contributor Approaching midlife can feel bittersweet. You’ve achieved a lot professionally, your children are grown and leaving the nest, and you’re shaping up to enjoy your freedom. But life has dealt you cards with the dreaded “M” — menopause. Menopause and the period

By: Red Hot Mamas Published: July 13, 2022 New position statement confirms that hormone therapy remains most effective treatment for hot flashes and other menopause symptoms and has been shown to prevent bone loss and fracture CLEVELAND, Ohio (July 7, 2022)—In the 20 years since the Women’s Health Initiative, hormone therapy remains one of the

We’re all familiar with the physical symptoms of the menopause — hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness — but the mental and emotional side can often be overlooked, or even belittled. It’s true, though: the menopause can play with our mood and affect our mental health significantly. As with all other menopause symptoms, it’s down

By: Red Hot Mamas Published: August 9, 2022 More Women Turning to Medical Cannabis for Relief of Menopause Symptoms New study finds that a growing number of primarily perimenopausal women are using medical cannabis to treat menopause symptoms such as sleep disturbance and mood/anxiety. For more information: https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/press-release/cannabis-use-increasing-for-meno-symptoms.pdf

With Christmas just around the corner and life feeling a little more normal this year, everyone is bracing themselves for a hectic December! This can be a lot to handle for women who have a lot on their plates, and it can be even more stressful for those who are also dealing with menopause. Unfortunately,

By: Red Hot Mamas Published: September 7, 2022 The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) is proud of its comprehensive video series for women on important midlife health topics. All interviews in the series are hosted by former NAMS Board of Trustees Member and Past-President Dr. Marla Shapiro, a Canadian physician who led this exciting initiative.

Despite its remarkably small, seemingly inconspicuous size, the pituitary gland produces a number of hormones and has incredible importance for a huge range of vital bodily functions. There’s a reason why the pituitary is known as the ‘master gland’. For your brain function, vision, mood, growth, energy, reproduction and much more, this pea-sized, bean-shaped gland

By: Red Hot Mamas Published: October 13, 2022 World Menopause is held every year on October 18th. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of menopause and the options that are available for improving health and wellbeing. The International Menopause Society has chosen “Brain Fog and Memory Difficulties” as its 2022 theme. For more