The latest research suggests the benefits go way beyond menopause symptom relief.

Just over 20 years ago, menopause hormone therapy, or HRT, went from hero to villain overnight. Doctors took millions of women off the treatment after data from a high-profile study suggested it might increase the risk of breast cancer and stroke. Women relying on HRT to ease menopause symptoms (hot flashes, brain fog, and joint pain; we trust you’re familiar) were left with few options—and a lot of confusion.

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GLP-1 weight loss injections such as Ozempic and Mounjaro can cost hundreds of dollars a month without health insurance coverage—which seems steep for a drug that mimics a hormone your body makes naturally. It begs the question: Is the drug necessary for life-changing weight loss or are there ways to boost your GLP-1 without medication?The answer isn’t as clear cut as you might imagine, suggests endocrinologist Caroline Messer, M.D. That’s because the body’s response to GLP-1 is complex.Caroline...

From AOD9604 to Zepbound, there’s a whole alphabet worth of injectable weight loss drugs on the market. And while figuring out which one is best for you isn’t as simple as reciting your ABCs, it shouldn’t be an overly complicated task either.“There’s a bit of a strategy and art to choosing the right weight loss injection for you,” says Obesity Medicine Association President Lydia Alexander, M.D. “What works for one person might not work for another.”Factors like why you’re struggling to lose wei...

In his early forties, William Moore’s daily after-work routine went from bike rides and cooking healthy dinners with his wife, Scarlet, to sitting on the sofa all evening, snacking. “Want to go on a bike ride?” Scarlet would ask. “Not today.”“Can you help me with this house project?” “No, sorry.”“Let’s go run around. The weather is nice.” “No, I’m too tired.”This cycle went on for months. Scarlet noticed other changes. William, who never drank coffee, started pouring mugfuls to manage his fatigu...

Unlike some new retirees who quickly grow tired of the monotonous hours of free time they suddenly accumulate after ditching fast-paced careers, Gene Dykes was gearing up to be busier than ever after he retired from computer programming. “I’ve never been able to understand this expectation that retirees don’t know what to do with themselves or just sit on the couch,” Dykes says. “If you throw yourself wholeheartedly into the things you enjoy doing, I don’t think you’ll ever have any shortage of...

Another week, another extreme longevity practive from Project Blueprint founder Bryan Johnson. On Monday morning, I opened my Instagram feed to a satirical list of relationship expectations the longevity-obsessed multi-millionaire sets on a first date: no pillow talk, scheduled sex, sleep alone, and a veggie-only diet. What do his prospective partners get in return? “30 doctors, perfect liver markers, quantified erection capability, and vaginal rejuvenation.”The post comes on the heels of a rece...

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