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Sleeplessness and Menopause

Women starting perimenopause and those post-menopause tend to not sleep well, according to studies. As many as 63% of women have insomnia during menopause and 70% have night sweats which kept them awake. The biggest problem across all ethnicities was staying asleep and waking up too early. Those problems start in late perimenopause, according to … Continue reading Sleeplessness and Menopause

What Is Mindfulness Meditation?

Mindfulness meditation, in a way, is self-explanatory. It is having an awareness of the present moment and accepting it for what it is. One of the aspects of mindfulness meditation is you become more objective about your emotions and thoughts. You learn to accept them without judgment and less of them pass without a struggle. … Continue reading What Is Mindfulness Meditation?

Prostate Blood Test Screening

Men rejoiced when the PSA blood test came out to screen for prostate cancer. Not only did it provide early cancer detection but also meant that some men could avoid the dreaded physical exam for a few more years. What the Test Measures The PSA blood test measures prostate-specific antigen (PSA) that’s in blood. The … Continue reading Prostate Blood Test Screening