Tag Archives: women’s health

Alzheimer’s disease progression is significantly accelerated in women when Parkinson’s-related proteins are present, according to new Mayo Clinic research. This finding reshapes current scientific understanding of how neurodegenerative diseases interact and why women are disproportionately affected. The study identifies a critical biological interaction between tau and alpha-synuclein proteins, demonstrating that …

Pelvic floor health is a critical component of postpartum recovery, affecting bladder control, organ support, sexual function and long-term physical wellbeing. Pregnancy and childbirth place significant stress on the pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder, uterus and bowel. As these muscles stretch and sometimes weaken during pregnancy and delivery, …

Perimenopause is the biological transition before menopause during which fluctuating hormone levels cause a wide range of physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms that can affect daily life, health and wellbeing. This stage may begin years before the final menstrual period and often starts in the late thirties or forties, although …

Hormone therapy in the spotlight again Hormone therapy has long been central to the management of menopausal symptoms, yet its wider metabolic role has remained contested for decades. New research from the Mayo Clinic now places hormone therapy firmly back in the scientific spotlight, suggesting it may significantly enhance the …