Meghan De Maria

3 weeks ago | honehealth.com | Adrienne Mandelberger |Denise Maher |Elizabeth Millard |Meghan De Maria

For many women, perimenopause—the four to 10 years leading up to menopause—ushers in surprises: hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings. But here’s one most women don’t expect: high blood pressure. “We see a lot of issues with blood pressure in the perimenopause transition, likely due to hormonal changes,” explains cardiologist Kayle Shapero, M.D., Ph.D.Estrogen plays a key role in keeping blood vessels flexible and supporting circulation.

Oct 31, 2024 | honehealth.com | Adrienne Mandelberger |Stephanie Watson |Marjorie Ingall |Meghan De Maria

Back in high school, pimples were a rite of passage. You weren’t a teenager if a huge zit didn’t pop up right before the prom. But it might come as a surprise when acne is suddenly back with a vengeance as you enter menopause—just in time to mess up your high school reunion (go figure).

Oct 18, 2024 | honehealth.com | Kate White |Meghan De Maria |Rebekah Harding |Deborah Skolnik

It’s no secret that the menopause transition comes in hot (literally) with intense symptoms that can affect your physical and mental well-being. With your hormones yo-yo-ing during perimenopause, it’s no wonder your mood can swing from fine to not-so-fine in a matter of minutes. At times, you may even feel an inexplicable surge of anger, known as menopause rage—and that’s completely normal.

Sep 24, 2024 | honehealth.com | Amy Pearlman |Meghan De Maria |Austin Letorney |Gabrielle Kassel

If you struggle to get up and stay up, you’re not alone—as many as 30 million men in the U.S. deal with erectile dysfunction (ED) (1). And that number is growing: By the time men are 40, they have a 40 percent chance of having some form of ED (2). More and more people are wrestling with the mental kind, too. While ED often stems from a physical health issue like thyroid problems, low testosterone, or cardiovascular conditions, it can also be rooted in psychological factors (3).

Jul 30, 2024 | honehealth.com | Amy Pearlman |Meghan De Maria |Jennifer Chesak |Stephanie Anderson Witmer

You might have heard anecdotes about spicy foods increasing sexual performance, helping with erectile dysfunction (ED), improving libido, and more. But will eating a hot cayenne pepper get you heated in more ways than one? Cayenne pepper contains high levels of the compound capsaicin, which gives the pepper its fiery flair.