Bifocals have two vision zones: the top helps with distance and the bottom for close viewing. Trifocals add a third zone in the middle for middle-distance tasks, such as computer work. Progressive lenses cover all distances, but with no lines in the lenses.
A 2026 study suggested that women with uterine fibroids may have far higher long-term risks of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke.
A 2025 study suggested that self-administered hypnosis can reduce hot flash frequency and intensity in menopausal women.
Adjusting to bifocals, trifocals, or progressive lenses can be challenging. Unlike traditional glasses, these versions include two or more vision zones. Because people use different parts of the lens for different tasks, objects can seem slightly distorted when they move their eyes.
Femtech (short for female technology) has expanded dramatically since its genesis a decade ago. Encompassing apps, wearable devices, medical hardware, and online platforms, femtech tools have increasingly focused on midlife and older women.
LATE dementia (which stands for limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy) was formally recognized in 2019. LATE and Alzheimer’s disease both involve progressive memory loss, but LATE usually advances more slowly than Alzheimer’s.
A 2026 study of over 5,400 women ages 63 and older found that stronger grip strength and faster chair stand times were linked to lower risk of death over eight years. Risk fell by 15% for each 7-kilogram increase in grip strength and by 9% for each 6-second improvement in chair stand time.
People who have gout, which results from excess uric acid in the body, are at increased risk for heart disease and stroke. A 2026 study found that maintaining uric acid levels below 6 mg/dL with medication reduced the risk for heart attack, stroke, and heart-related death.
Ankle osteoarthritis is often the consequence of old ankle injuries, such as sprains or fractures, that alter joint alignment. Treatment focuses on restoring mobility, strength, and proper alignment through targeted exercises, supportive footwear, orthotics, and braces.
Hand pain doesn’t have to mean giving up cooking. Simple strategies that focus on joint protection and ergonomics (use of tools that are comfortable and easy to operate) can help reduce strain. Many gadgets are available to help people perform basic kitchen tasks without pain.