Women’s Health Research Update
Women’s health research has been in the news lately due to questions surrounding government funding for ongoing studies. The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) is an important study that began before 2000 in the effort to track women as they age after menopause that has sparked debates regarding funding. Women’s health research has a profound influence […]
Happiness Equals Longevity
People who are happier live longer, and science backs it up! Those in better moods are 35% less likely to die in the next 5 years. How? Happiness can increase our longevity by lowering inflammatory levels and decreasing our risk of cancer. It is not simply measured by financial success, having more things, or being […]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
With warmer weather ahead, the season for social activities is here, with friends gathering for beach days, grill outs, and vacations. All of these activities can lead to increased daily alcohol consumption. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, highlighting the many risks associated with disordered alcohol consumption, which affects millions of people daily. In this week’s […]
Injury Prevention
At true., we set goals by picturing our ideal selves in the future. Where do you want to be by this summer? Do you want to feel flexible and strong? Able to play with your grandkids or take advantage of outdoor activities? Women typically reach their peak bone mass around age 32, and after this […]
Menopause is having a moment: Oprah’s Special on Menopause Brings Global Awareness
Menopause will happen to every woman. While it is natural, suffering from menopausal symptoms is not necessary. Oprah was recently joined by celebrities including Halle Berry, Maria Shriver, and Naomi Watts on her menopause special. The women used their platform to highlight the confusing and difficult experience of navigating menopause and personal stories of when […]
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
Endometriosis affects more than 6 million women in the U.S. and as many as 200 million women worldwide. Women suffer from painful periods, pelvic pain, severe menstrual cramps, and infertility. Many women suffer for years without answers, but women do not need to struggle in silence; knowledge is power. This week on Fox17, Dr. Bitner […]
Menopause & the Workplace
1 in 10 women leave the workplace in early menopause, often at the peak of their career. Menopausal symptoms are real and affect every area of a woman’s life. Disturbed sleep due to night sweats, hot flashes during a meeting, brain fog, and irritability can leave women feeling frustrated and lacking confidence at work. It […]
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
In 2023, an estimated 150,000 Americans were diagnosed with colon cancer, and 53,000 people died from the disease. Moreover, in recent years, there has been a rise in early-onset colorectal cancer in those younger than 50. Luckily, colon cancer is largely preventable through screenings and early detection! To raise greater awareness for Colon Cancer Awareness […]
Hormone Therapy and Heart Disease
When women enter menopause, their risk for heart disease increases by 40%. The transition into menopause also includes many difficult symptoms, from brain fog and fatigue to increased anxiety and body changes. Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) is a powerful tool for relief from menopause, and it has been shown to foster heart health. MHT has […]
Coronary Artery Calcium Score Test
February is Heart Disease Awareness Month. Heart disease is known as the silent killer, making it crucial to understand how heart disease presents and develops differently in women and men in order to recognize the warning signs. Preventive screenings provide essential insights into risk to empower individuals to take control of their health. This week […]
