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Does Heat Help Inflammation or Make It Worse?

Not sure if you should use heat or ice for inflammation? This guide explains how heat therapy works, when it’s helpful for chronic pain and stiff muscles, and why ice is better for new injuries...
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Is Heat or Ice Better for Back Pain?

Key Highlights Here are the main things you need to know when you use heat or ice for back pain: Cold therapy with ice packs can be good for new injuries in the first 48-72...
Older woman sitting on a couch holding her knee with a pained expression, experiencing knee discomfort in a home living room setting.

Heat or Ice for Knee Pain: When to Use Each Method

Not sure whether to use heat or ice for knee pain? Learn how each therapy works, when to use it for swelling or stiffness, and how to apply it safely for faster relief.
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Types of Hysterectomy Surgery: What You Need to Know

This guide explains total, partial, and radical procedures, the differences between abdominal, vaginal, and laparoscopic surgery, recovery timelines, and what to ask your doctor so you can make informed, confident decisions about your health.
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Perimenopause headaches and hormones: What's the connection?

Noticing more headaches in your 40s or 50s? This guide explains how hormone changes in perimenopause can trigger migraines, what symptoms to watch for, and practical treatment and lifestyle strategies to help you feel more...
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When Does Perimenopause Start? Key Signs to Look For

Perimenopause often begins in the 40s, but it can start earlier or later. Learn the early signs — like irregular periods, hot flashes, mood changes, and sleep trouble — plus how long this stage lasts...
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What is Perimenopause? Signs, Symptoms, and Stages Explained

Perimenopause is the transition phase before menopause when hormone levels swing up and down, causing symptoms like irregular periods, hot flashes, sleep issues, and mood changes. Learn when it typically starts, how long it lasts,...
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Hot Flashes After Menopause: Common Triggers Explained

Hot flashes don’t always end with your last period. This guide explains why they can linger for years after menopause, what commonly triggers them, and practical treatment and lifestyle tips so you can stay cooler,...
Post Menopause Symptoms Age 60: Signs to Watch For

Post Menopause Symptoms Age 60: Signs to Watch For

Learn what post-menopause after age 60 looks like — common symptoms, health risks, emotional changes, and ways to improve comfort and quality of life.