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Plant-forward diet may help with menopausal weight gain

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Share on PinterestEating more plants and fewer processed foods can help manage weight during menopause. Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images A new study has found that a diet rich in plant foods and low in processed meat and salt may help with weight gain during menopause. Plant foods contain nutrients associated with metabolic health and gut microbiome … Read more

Does creatine help with menopausal brain fog? What about bone health in people over 40? Here’s what the science says about supplements

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White creatine powder used as a pre-workout performance booster.

Creatine is one of the most extensively studied supplements on the planet, with new research linking it to healthy aging, especially in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Creatine has been widely studied as an ergogenic aid to exercise, helping improve lean muscle mass, strength, performance, and recovery, but it also improves cognitive function and may help … Read more