Many women indicate they experience anger and irritability and feel out of control just before their menstrual cycles and this is more pronounced in the menopause transition. A new study reviews the effect of menstrual cycle phase and reproductive age on a woman’s likelihood of being emotionally aroused. https://tinyurl.com/2uumjt4h #menopause #menstrualcycle (fb)

A new study highlights the potential positive effects of a plant-based diet rich in soy in terms of both hot flash and weight management. Given these and the other known benefits in terms of lowering heart disease and cancer risk, women in midlife should consider leaning into a plant-based diet. https://tinyurl.com/2pm9shrn #hotflashes #vegan #plantbaseddiet (fb)