Rachel Cosma

Sleeping is as crucial to our health as eating and breathing. And yet sound, restful sleep evades so many of us. Indeed, millions of women spend their nights staring at the ceiling unable to doze off, restlessly tossing and turning, or awaking well before their alarm. And chances are, most of them have tried dozens of strategies to catch more Zzz’s over the years. Now, researchers are pointing to a new form of sound therapy that might help: Using binaural beats for sleep. Here, discover how this…

Plus, the brightly colored spud may block the dreaded middle age spread!

What if one simple — and delicious — diet tweak could dramatically reduce some of the most bothersome symptoms of menopause? The humble sweet potato may just be that hero. The brightly colored spuds brim with beneficial compounds that have been shown to ease everything from vaginal dryness to hot flashes to bladder leaks. And sweet potatoes may even help ward off the dreaded “meno-pot”, or extra weight gain around your midsection. Here, top MDs and a nutritionist reveal why the sweet potato is o…

Sweet potato for menopause? Yes! The tasty spud eases hot flashes and vaginal dryness, plus helps block a meno-pot without the risks of HRT.

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