HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is the "good" cholesterol carrier that helps remove excess cholesterol from arteries and deliver it to the liver. Lifestyle changes - exercise, quitting smoking, and healthy fats - help improve HDL; overall heart risk depends on the full lipid profile.
Perimenopause (pre-menopause) is the transitional period before menopause, often starting in your 30s-40s and lasting up to about 10 years. Symptoms vary; treatments include lifestyle changes, nonhormonal medicines, and individualized hormone therapy.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) helps remove cholesterol from arteries and is linked with lower cardiovascular risk. Learn how HDL differs from LDL, what affects HDL levels, and practical steps to protect heart health.
Menopause marks the end of menstrual periods, typically around age 51. Symptoms arise from falling estrogen and progesterone and can be managed with lifestyle steps, local or systemic therapies, and non-hormonal medications.
Hot flashes (vasomotor symptoms) are common around menopause. Estrogen therapy is the most effective treatment but requires individualized risk-benefit discussion. Nonhormonal drugs, behavior changes, CBT, and some complementary options can also help.
Menopause is a process that often starts with perimenopausal symptoms in the 40s, but early ovarian changes can begin sooner. Learn common signs, causes, and when to see a clinician.
Cellulite is a common, benign dimpling of the skin caused by subcutaneous fat and fibrous septae. Lifestyle changes can reduce its appearance, and several professional treatments target the connective tissue for additional improvement.