Nicole Smith

Don’t Believe Everything You Read: A Closer Look at HRT and Bone Health

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In the digital age, it’s easier than ever to find health information—but that doesn’t mean it’s always accurate. In fact, many articles making bold or frightening claims are rooted in bias, poor interpretation of research, or a vested interest in selling something. A recent example comes from the Maine-based Women’s Health Network, a supplement company […]

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“I Never Felt a Lump”: What Women Over 35 Needs to Know About Breast Cancer Symptoms, Risk, and Early Detection

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Rachel, 46, was doing everything “right.” She ate clean, worked out regularly, kept up with her annual physicals, and had no family history of breast cancer. She almost skipped her mammogram that year—life was busy, and she wasn’t worried. But when she got a call to come back for additional imaging, her heart sank. Days

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This Bleeding Doesn’t Feel Right: What Every Woman Over 35 Should Know About Uterine Cancer

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Angela, 53, thought her perimenopause journey was winding down. Her periods had become irregular over the last year—sometimes skipping a few months entirely—so when she suddenly started bleeding again, she assumed it was just her hormones doing something weird. But then the bleeding got heavier… and it didn’t stop. She brushed it off for a

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I Thought It Was Just Bloating: Recognizing the Early Signs of Ovarian Cancer in Women Over 35

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Monica, 52, chalked it up to hormones. She had been feeling bloated for weeks, but she was in perimenopause—wasn’t that normal? She’d also been a bit more tired lately, needing a nap most afternoons. Her jeans were tighter, but she hadn’t changed her eating habits. When she started needing to urinate more often and noticed

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It’s Just Bad Cramps… Right?: Understanding Endometriosis in Women Over 35

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Jessica, 38, had lived with painful periods since her teens. Every month she’d miss work, cancel plans, and curl up with a heating pad while trying not to cry. Her doctor told her it was “just part of being a woman,” and she believed it—until the pain started creeping in even when she wasn’t menstruating.

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Why Am I Bloated No Matter What I Eat?: Understanding SIBO in Women Over 35

Nutrition & Gut Health /

Allison, 44, felt like her body had turned against her. She had finally committed to a healthier diet—fresh vegetables, lean protein, and smoothies with greens. But instead of feeling better, she was more bloated than ever. Her belly looked 5 months pregnant by noon, and the gas and cramping made her dread every meal. She

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Why Am I Always Running to the Bathroom?: Understanding Diarrhea in Women Over 35

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Samantha, 39, was finally starting to prioritize her health. She was eating more whole foods, cutting back on sugar, and even making time for yoga a few times a week. But every time she sat down to eat—especially something healthy like a salad or smoothie—her stomach would twist into knots, and she’d have to rush

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