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Throughout their lives, women face a variety of conditions and health issues specific to their biology and social circumstances. Common health challenges for older adult women include breast cancer, menopause, and urinary incontinence. We’ve referenced the latest research to give you evidence-based information about these conditions and others, to help you age well.
News 'flash' for women: the latest findings on hormone therapy for menopause & heart disease
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Concerned about your cholesterol? Let’s talk walking in women
Walking strikes again! Research shows it can hold benefits for women living with overweight and obesity when it comes to their cholesterol. -
Evidence-based insights on 3 types of cancer screening
Do you have questions around cancer screening? See what the research has to say about screening for prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, and breast cancer. Sneak peek: the answers are not always so cut-and-dry. -
Screening for breast cancer: What you should know about mammography
Do you have questions about mammography? See what the evidence says about this form of breast cancer screening for women with an average risk for breast cancer. -
Can pelvic floor muscle training be a solution for leaky bladder woes in women?
Don’t let the battle with your bladder take hold of your life and your ability to live it to the fullest. Research provides promise through the support of pelvic floor muscle training. -
Violence against women and COVID-19: A pandemic within a pandemic
Violence against women is a tragic and complex phenomenon, especially since this "shadow pandemic" is unfolding against the background of a health pandemic. We must act proactively and not remain silent in the face of such violence. -
Managing menopause: Strategies to help you cope with 3 common consequences
From vaginal dryness to hot flashes to osteoporosis, the symptoms and complications associated with menopause are no walk in the park. Become better acquainted with some of the evidence-based strategies that can assist you on your journey through menopause and beyond. -
Screening for ovarian cancer: What you should know
Ovarian cancer screening continues to not be recommended for women with no symptoms and at average risk of the disease. -
Is it just me, or is it hot in here? Take the heat out of menopause with these treatments
Many women experience hot flashes and night sweats during menopause. If you are suffering from your own personal heat wave, find comfort in the fact that there are options available to help cool you down. -
Beyond taboos: The sexual life of older adults
While certain health conditions can affect libido and sexual capacity, many people still want and need intimacy, or have sexual desires, as they grow older. However, there seem to be taboos and preconceived ideas about the sexuality of older adults. -
Past-menopause? Exercise your way to better bone health
For women, menopause is an inevitable part of aging, as is bone loss to some extent. But there are things you can do to improve or preserve your bone density and slow down bone loss. Surprise... it’s exercise! -
Fact or fiction: research reveals the truth about common medications
Based on the research evidence, some drugs are getting credit they don’t deserve! They may even be doing more harm than good. -
Vaginal estrogen relieves common menopause symptoms
Menopause may be a natural and inevitable phase in a woman’s life but it often comes with uncomfortable and irritating symptoms. Vaginal estrogen is an effective treatment option. -
News 'flash' for women: the latest findings on hormone therapy for menopause & heart disease
For years hormone therapy was the “go to” for relieving symptoms of menopause; it was also believed to protect against age-related diseases. Recent evidence sheds a clearer light on how hormone therapy impacts heart health. -
Vitamin D and calcium: A dynamic duo in the maintenance of strong bones
Calcium and vitamin D supplements help keep bones healthy and may reduce the risk of bone breaks in older adults. -
Urinary incontinence in aging females: When can medications help?
Urinary incontinence is a very common problem in aging women. When conservative measures (pelvic floor training, lifestyle changes) don't work some drugs can help for some types of incontinence.
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