Perimenopause

Perimenopause

Have you ever heard of perimenopause? If not, you are not alone. Often when women talk about menopause, they are actually referring to the period of time where the body prepares to stop ovulation, known as perimenopause.  Menopause is technically only one day in a women’s life cycle, where she has not had a period…

It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising: Physical Activity Prevents Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women

It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising: Physical Activity Prevents Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women

According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in females. There are different risk factors that have been associated with the development of breast cancer, which can be grouped into genetic and environmental factors: ❖ Genetic factors include: family history, race,…