Stephanie Anderson Witmer

1 week ago | honehealth.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer

By now, many women navigating perimenopause or menopause know the headline: In 2002, a study linked hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to an increased risk of breast cancer. Overnight, women abandoned treatment. Doctors stopped prescribing it. Years later, we learned the data had been misinterpreted, but the damage was already done.

2 weeks ago | health.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer |Julia Landwehr |Nick Blackmer

EyeEm Mobile GmbH / Getty ImagesThe shingles vaccine may protect against more than just the virus, recent research suggests. Studies have linked the shot to a lower risk of dementia and heart issues. Preventing shingles may reduce inflammation that contributes to cognitive and heart health issues, experts explained. A pair of recent studies has found that the shingles vaccine may protect against more than just shingles—it may reduce the risk of dementia and heart issues, too.

3 weeks ago | businessandamerica.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer

If you thought tummy time was just for babies, think again. “Adult tummy time” is one of the latest wellness trends taking TikTok by storm, with some videos of the practice racking up at least 3 million views. Proponents of adult tummy time claim that lying on your stomach for 10 or more minutes a day while watching TV or reading can improve bad posture and relieve “tech neck”—the strain in our necks and shoulders caused by looking down at phones and laptops for hours each day.

1 month ago | honehealth.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer

Hot flashes and night sweats—the bane of up to 80 percent of women during the menopause transition —are primarily driven by hormones. When estrogen drops, the hypothalamus (the brain’s inner thermostat) thinks it’s hotter than it actually is and sets off sweating to cool you down. But some women say that certain foods and drinks can also trigger hot flashes and night sweats.

1 month ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer

Often referred to as “tadpole water” or “an internal shower,” chia seed water has taken social media by storm recently. Those monikers might not sound super appetizing, but devotees say the drink helps with digestion, bloating and weight loss. Are the claims about chia water on point or overblown? We asked registered dietitians to weigh in. Jump to:What is chia seed water? What are the health benefits of chia seed water? What about chia seed water for weight loss? How do you make chia seed water?