Category: menopause
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How drinking is different for women
Follow along for insights about how alcohol affects women differently, especially in menopause. Fact #1: Women process alcohol differently than men Compared to men, women have less water in their blood to dilute alcohol. So the alcohol they do drink is going to be more concentrated. Their brains and organs will likely be exposed to more…
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Rethink menopause
Thinking of saying goodbye to alcohol? If you’re a woman in/near menopause, you have more reasons than you might realize. Hot flashes and mood changes tend to be more pronounced when women drink. So do sleep problems. And perhaps most concerning, those who imbibe face higher risks of potentially-deadly cardiovascular and bone health problems. Even…
