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Triglycerides 101: What They Are and Why They Matter
High triglyceride levels are linked to heart and pancreatic problems, but there are things you can do to lower your risk
How to Prepare for Perimenopause, Now
Learning about perimenopause before it starts, including what symptoms to watch for and how to support your body during this transitional time, can help you feel more prepared when you start to experience the changes that typically precede “the change.”
How Early Can Menopause Start?
When a woman in her late 40s or early 50s starts having symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, the possibility that she’s approaching menopause will probably cross her mind. But what if a woman in her early to mid-40s has these same symptoms? Is it possible that it’s actually menopause? And exactly what age can menopause start?
Good Nutrition Before and During Bladder Cancer Treatment
Here’s how nutrition can help you during and after bladder cancer treatment
Going Back to Work with Bladder Cancer
Making a plan — and knowing your rights — can make working during and after bladder cancer treatment easier
Tired, Achy Legs? Here Are 4 Tips to Ease Peripheral Artery Disease Symptoms
If your legs often feel sore and tired, it could be a sign of peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Biologics, Biosimilars and Generics: What’s the Difference?
Understanding biologics vs. biosimilars vs. generic drugs
Clinically Speaking: Importance of Clinical Trials in Lupus Research
Anca Askanase, M.D., answers our questions about why clinical trials are so important for treating lupus
Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Biosimilars
Biosimilars are often a lower-cost treatment option for certain conditions. But are biosimilars an option for you? Here are some questions to ask your provider about these drugs.
5 Unexpected Tricks To Help You Improve Your Balance and Outsmart Winter Falls
The risk of slipping and falling is a scary one, especially as we age and find ourselves less steady on our feet. In the winter, falls become more common as terrains get icy, and staying balanced as you walk outside and enjoy the snowy sights becomes more important than ever. Aside from helping you avoid painful, debilitating falls, staying steady on your feet is also deeply important for overall health.
Hormone Replacement Therapy Benefits
If you’re a woman of a certain age, you’ve likely heard about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause, which is also sometimes referred to as menopause hormone therapy or MHT. Knowing how difficult it can be to understand HRT pros and cons, we reached out to Dr. Alyssa Dweck, Bonafide Chief Medical Officer, with some questions about this complex topic.
Revaree® vs. Vaginal Estrogen Cream: Is Hyaluronic Acid an Effective Treatment for Vaginal Dryness?
Bonafide® recently sponsored a head-to-head, clinical trial, conducted by the Grossman NYU School of Medicine, of hyaluronic acid-based vaginal inserts (HLA), in the form of Revaree, versus vaginal estrogen cream (estradiol – 0.01%). The study found that vaginally inserted hyaluronic acid, the key ingredient in Revaree, has effects comparable to estrogen cream (estradiol – 0.01%).
Common Side Effects of Menopause Supplements
As women enter perimenopause and start to experience the various changes that accompany the menopausal transition, many may find themselves looking to dietary supplements to help ease their symptoms.
High Libido in Women During Perimenopause
While some women struggle with a decline in their sex drive during perimenopause and menopause, others may actually notice increased libido after menopause or during.