The transition through menopause represents one of life’s most significant biological milestones, typically arriving around age 52 and signaling the conclusion of reproductive capacity. Far beyond ...

The transition into menopause represents a profound shift in a woman’s life, bringing both challenges and opportunities. While often discussed in terms of what’s ending, menopause also marks the ...

Menopause can have profound effects on heart health. Editor’s note: The Focus on Research column highlights different research projects and topics being explored at Penn State. The following ...

Menopause can feel overwhelming, especially with constant information about hormones and cancer. Uncover what actually ...

The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease most commonly occur after the age of 65. However, changes in the brain begin decades before symptoms start. For women, this typically coincides with their ...

Women in their 40s can build metabolic resistance by weight lifting, prioritizing protein and improving sleep habits.

As your 40th birthday approaches, you may feel apprehensive about aging. Body changes at 40 in women are often related to perimenopause (the transition into menopause), during which hormones like ...

Some common misconceptions keep women from taking optimal care of their health. Here, doctors set the record straight.

Changes to how long periods last, such as shorter or longer cycles and lighter or heavier periods, can be the first perimenopause symptoms. Perimenopause is the time leading up to menopause, or the ...

Hot flashes are most commonly caused by hormone changes related to menopause, Thurston explains. Specifically, the rapid ...

Editor’s note: The Focus on Research column highlights different research projects and topics being explored at Penn State. The following originally appeared on The Conversation. Menopause can have ...