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The Ms.Medicine blog is your trusted source for comprehensive women's health information. We’ll cover a wide range of topics including general health, wellness, lifestyle, nutrition, and women's specific health concerns. With evidence-based articles and practical advice, we aim to empower women to make informed decisions about their health and well-being at every stage of life.
When Hot Flashes Meet Shrugs: Why Many Doctors Miss the Mark on Menopause Care
Menopause symptoms are real—but often misdiagnosed or dismissed. This guide explains why standard care falls short, and how Menopause Society Certified Practitioners can help.
Self-Advocacy in the Exam Room: 5 Phrases Every Woman Should Know
Clear, respectful language can change the outcome of your next medical visit. These 5 go-to phrases help women ask better questions, advocate for themselves, and get the care they deserve.
Is It Time for a Midyear Health Check-In?
August is the perfect time to slow down, reflect, and reset your health habits. Use this practical midyear check-in to build momentum and finish the year strong.
Menopause and Bone Loss: Understanding the Link
Estrogen plays a vital role in bone strength—so when it declines during menopause, bone loss accelerates. Learn how to recognize risk, support your bones, and stay strong through midlife and beyond.
New! Bone Health Risk Assessment – Are Your Bones at Risk?
Bone loss is silent—but serious. Our new Bone Health Risk Assessment helps women identify early risk factors for osteoporosis and create personalized prevention plans before fractures occur.
Signs Your Bones May Be Getting Weaker—and What to Do About It
Osteoporosis doesn’t always start with a fracture. Discover 5 early warning signs your bones may be weakening—and how our Bone Health Risk Assessment helps prevent injury.
Why Bone Health Should Be a Core Part of Women’s Preventive Care
Bone loss can begin earlier than you think. Learn why assessing bone health in your 40s and 50s is key to prevention—and how Ms.Medicine helps women stay strong for life.
The Healing Power of Hobbies: Why Women Need Play, Too
Hobbies aren’t a luxury—they’re medicine. Discover how creative play lowers stress, improves mood, and helps women reconnect with joy, identity, and wellbeing.
Sunscreen Isn’t Just for the Beach: Everyday Habits That Protect Your Skin
Most sun damage happens during everyday moments—not beach vacations. Learn how daily sunscreen habits protect your skin from premature aging, melasma, and skin cancer.
Screen Time and Eye Strain: How to Protect Your Vision
Blurry vision, headaches, and dry eyes? You may be experiencing digital eye strain. Learn why screens affect your vision and how to protect your eyes, sleep, and mood with simple daily habits.
Heat and Chronic Illness: Staying Cool and Safe This Summer
Summer should feel good—but for women with chronic conditions, heat can trigger flares and fatigue. Learn how to stay safe, hydrated, and empowered all season long with these expert-backed strategies.
After the Diagnosis: Supporting Women Cancer Survivors
Life after cancer looks different—for your body, mind, and identity. At Ms.Medicine, we provide the comprehensive care women need to move beyond survival and into strength, healing, and wholeness.
Women in the Wild: The Mental Health Benefits of Time Outside
Time in nature offers more than fresh air—it’s a powerful mental health tool. From lowering stress to restoring clarity, outdoor movement helps women reconnect with their bodies and themselves.
In Your 70s and Beyond: Stay Engaged. Stay Strong. Stay You.
Your 70s are not about slowing down—they’re about living with clarity and intention. From smart screenings and medication reviews to cognitive wellness and aging in place, this guide helps women stay strong, supported, and purpose-driven well into their next chapter.
In Your 60s: Prioritize Strength, Independence, and Joy
Your 60s are a time of renewal, not retreat. From building strength and protecting cognitive health to staying on top of screenings and rediscovering joy, this guide helps women embrace aging with intention, clarity, and vitality.
In Your 50s: Redefine Wellness for the Life You’re Living Now
The 50s are a powerful reset point for women’s health. From menopause and hormone therapy to bone density, brain health, and preventive screenings, this guide covers everything you need to navigate midlife with strength, clarity, and purpose.
In Your 40s: Build Strength Through Life’s Shifts
Your 40s are a powerful decade of change—and opportunity. From hormonal shifts and heart health to strength training and mental clarity, this guide offers the essential tools, screenings, and insights every woman needs to thrive in midlife.
Thriving in Your 30s: Essential Preventive Care and Screenings Every Woman Should Know
Your 30s are a powerful decade for preventive care. With key screenings, stress management, and personalized reproductive support, this is the time to prioritize your health and build habits that last. Learn what every woman should know—and do—to thrive through her 30s and beyond.
From Nutrition to Mental Health: Essential Wellness Tips for Women in Their 20s
Your 20s are the perfect time to build lifelong habits that support your physical, emotional, and reproductive health. From smart nutrition and mental well-being to preventive care and contraception, here’s what women need to know to thrive now—and in the decades ahead.
Heart Health Is Not One-Size-Fits-All: How Women Experience Heart Disease Differently
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, but the signs and risks often go unrecognized. Discover how Ms.Medicine is advancing gender-specific care to close the gap in heart health.