(Natural News) Interest in dark chocolate as a health food has grown in recent years. Studies have emerged confirming the positive effects of eating dark chocolate on blood pressure, cholesterol levels, brain function, and other areas. Due to its rise in popularity, researchers from Canada and the U.S. investigated the effects of dark chocolate consumption on bone […]

(Natural News) When women reach the age of menopause, they are at risk of bone loss because of lack of estrogen. Postmenopausal women with diabetes are at a higher risk of bone loss. Fortunately, their bone health may be improved by walking downhill after eating, according to a study by researchers from the University of […]

(Natural News) A person’s diet plays a huge role in determining their overall health. Multiple studies have shown how a diet influences many physiological functions, including immune function, which the body relies on for protection against diseases. For instance, a diet rich in fiber and plant-based foods brings longevity and keeps the body in tip-top shape. However, a diet […]

(Natural News) A study titled “The effects of stair climbing on arterial stiffness, blood pressure, and leg strength in postmenopausal women with stage 2 hypertension” that was published in a recent issue of the journal Menopause revealed that simply using the stairs could help alleviate the symptoms of menopause, such as high blood pressure and leg muscle weakness. […]

(Natural News) Postmenopausal women experience a decline in hormones, which affects their mental and physical health. Oftentimes, they use hormone replacement therapy to address these concerns. However, multiple reports have shown that this conventional treatment causes many side effects. Because of this, there is an increasing interest in the development of safe and natural agents for […]

(Natural News) Losing weight doesn’t just make you look and feel good. It can significantly improve your overall health, and according to a study, it might even lower the cancer risk of postmenopausal women. The study was published in CANCER, the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) peer-reviewed journal. The link between postmenopausal weight loss and breast cancer risk […]

(Natural News) Obese postmenopausal women may improve their heart health by undergoing whole-body vibration training for at least eight weeks, according to a study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Researchers in the U.S. reached this conclusion after analyzing the effect of an eight-week whole-body vibration exercise program on heart rate variability […]

(Natural News) It is generally recommended to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. However, a study found that it is better to drink more water, especially in postmenopausal women. The study, which was published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, showed that postmenopausal women who drink an additional 1.5 liters every day […]

(Natural News) Hormonal changes are one of the leading causes of bone loss or osteoporosis. Menopausal women, in particular, are more likely to experience bone loss because they are deficient in estrogen, a hormone in women that protects the bones. The amount of estrogen drops when women reach menopause. To lower the risk of bone […]

(Natural News) Want to keep your heart healthy? Walk more. A study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Heart Failure reported that walking more can significantly cut the risk of heart failure in older women by 25 percent. The study was done by researchers from the University at Buffalo in New York, […]