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It is well established that restful sleep is crucial for our health, not to mention our sense of well-being. Adequate sleep benefits essentially every part of our bodies, including brain function, immune system, cardiovascular health and metabolism. And, not surprisingly, sleep deprivation (gener...

Eavesdrop on a conversation between women age 50 and above, and the chances are pretty good that high on the list of topics will be everyone’s aches and pains. Whether it’s the beginnings of arthritis, an old sports injury or just the everyday aching joints and sore backs that are the hallmarks o...

Menopause is a natural part of the aging process for women. Typically beginning after age 45, menopause marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle and is considered “complete” after one has gone 12 months without a period. During menopause, estrogen levels significantly drop, often causing numero...