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  1. What Exactly Is Menopause? Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when the ovaries gradually slow down and eventually stop producing hormones like estrogen. This leads to the end of menstrual periods. For most women, this transition begins between the ages of 45 and 55 , and it often comes with a mix of physical and emotional changes, especially around the time periods become irregular and stop. But the experience of menopause looks very different from one person to another. Some women struggle most with sudden heat, flushing, and sweating Others find fatigue, low mood, and anxiety much more challenging You might even think: “Why don’t I have hot flashes?” “My body feels okay, but my mind is all over the place…” Both are completely valid experiences. Understanding that menopause has many different “faces” can already make the journey feel less stressful. Menopause symptoms diagram: hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, and depression relief tips 2....

  If You Have Diabetes, Are You Worried About Losing Your Vision? For many people living with diabetes, one of the biggest fears is losing their eyesight . High blood sugar doesn’t just affect the heart, kidneys, or nerves – it can also silently damage the eyes. Two things in particular deserve attention: High eye pressure that can lead to glaucoma and optic nerve damage Damage to the blood vessels in the macula (the center of your vision), leading to macular edema and vision loss In this guide, we’ll walk through: What people with diabetes should know about eye pressure and glaucoma Why you cannot reliably self-check eye pressure at home The difference between eye pressure, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease A real-life example of a 78-year-old woman with diabetes How cruciferous vegetables like cabbage and kale (and a compound called sulforaphane ) may support eye health A three-pillar strategy: medical treatment, regular check-ups, a...