Category: Women’s Health

Meditation may be an effective method for combatting loneliness, and at the same time reduce markers of inflammation, which might benefit the immune system.

Robot-assisted surgery can provide greater magnification and improved dexterity for a surgeon, but outcomes may not be better than with traditional laparoscopic procedures, and costs for robotic surgery can be higher.

Nearly 40% of older women live alone. This can foster a sense of independence but it can also raise health and safety risks. It’s important for women who live alone to stay socially active and make home modifications to ensure their safety.

Postmenopausal women who eat fewer desserts and fried foods, drink fewer sugary beverages, eat more fish, and eat at restaurants less often are better able to lose weight and keep it off.

Dry eye becomes more common with age, and it can lead to vision changes. Eye drops can keep eyes moist, while avoiding irritants in the air can reduce the dry feeling. In some cases, surgery is needed to block the tear ducts.

Screening EKGs or other routine imaging tests are not recommended for women without heart disease risk factors. However, women who are at a higher risk for heart disease should visit a doctor to determine whether they need further testing.

Women with mildly elevated blood pressure may want to try non-drug interventions for lowering blood pressure- -such as diet, exercise, and stress management- -before turning to medications.

Incorporating balance and strength activities into daily routines-such as by standing on one leg while cooking dinner-may reduce the risk of falling.

Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that can affect the skin around the vulva and anus causing it to become thin, whitened and sometimes wrinkled. Although there is no cure for lichen sclerosus, it can be controlled with medication.

Older people who are depressed are more likely to develop dementia. Ignoring sadness or dismissing it as a normal side effect of aging could allow potentially treatable memory issues to progress unchecked.