Did you know that women who have gone through menopause have a greater risk of high blood pressure and stroke? There are several reasons for this. One is weight gain. Women don’t tend to get skinnier as they age; they tend to go the other way. Another is hormones. Estrogen is protective for the arteries. And another is lifestyle. Younger women tend to be much more fit. But as they get further along in life, somehow the exercise seems to magically go the way of yesterday’s newspaper.

Are you one of those people who looks forward to that first cup of coffee every morning? A lot of us consider it a critical part of the morning routine. Well, it turns out that drinking coffee, even a lot of coffee, might have some very significant benefits. 

One health recommendation that you’ve probably seen change quite a bit over your lifetime is how much time you should spend in the sun. When I was younger, people who spent a lot of time outdoors were often perceived as healthier than those with paler skin. Now doctors are always warning people to avoid the sun and to cover up their skin with clothing and sunscreen when they do venture outside.