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If you’ve been searching for a menopause supplement for hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, fatigue, and more, HUM’s Fan Club is the solution you’ve been looking for. Jennifer Martin-Biggers, PhD, MS, RDN, HUM’s VP of scientific affairs and education explains why supplements for menopause can make this time easier and how Fan Club’s star […]

Night sweats are unpleasant, at best, and dangerous, at worst. Here’s what causes night sweats—and what you can do to banish them from your bedroom for good. There’s nothing better than crawling into your bed, snuggling under the covers, and settling in for a long, restful night of sleep. And there’s nothing worse than waking […]

MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS. Let’s talk about it... Between 2014 and 2025, 1.1 billion women will have gone through menopause. To put that into perspective, the U.S. currently has around 169 million females. Suffice it to say, (postmenopausal) women run the world. Yet, 60 percent of women say the physical and mental effects of declining hormone levels […]

Change feels good. Whether it’s refreshing your hairstyle or color, pulling your cold-weather knits out of storage, or getting a pump of flavor in your morning latte, change keeps life interesting.  The same holds true for your workout routine. It’s amazing how simple tweaks like varying your running route or trying a new class can […]

Soluble vs. insoluble fiber: What’s the difference, and what are their benefits? Dietitians share the ins and outs of this all-important nutrient that too many of us lack. Most of us don’t get too worked up about fiber. That’s probably because we’ve heard over and over again that there are many benefits of soluble fiber […]

Let’s be honest: You probably don’t pay too much attention to your vaginal health unless things are painful, itchy, smelly, or otherwise uncomfortable. But when things do go wrong down below, it often involves an all-encompassing unpleasantness that you’d do anything to fix.  In large part, the health of your vaginal tissue comes down to […]

Want to get more out of your workouts? Your menstrual cycle may hold the key. Hormone expert Alissa Vitti shares how cycle-syncing workouts can benefit you. There’s a lot of confusing information out there surrounding working out and your period. Should you? Shouldn’t you? Does it really matter? For some people, the thought of working […]

Diet sodas, sugar-free gum, bars, candies and cookies made with zero-calorie artificial sweeteners—they might seem like a healthier alternative to their original counterparts made with real sugar. After all, they contain little to no calories and are sweeter than table sugar, so what’s not to love, right? The debate on artificial sweeteners has gone back […]

An OB-GYN and sex therapist discuss possible causes of low libido in women and strategies to help you feel better about and recharge your sex drive.  There are times, even when the setting seems to be just right, that your body might not feel it’s the right moment for any kind of sex. If this […]

Probiotics and digestive enzymes dominate many conversations around supplements for gut and digestive health. Sometimes they’re even spoken about interchangeably, despite having different roles in the body. If you’re looking to boost your gut health, they both have their place in helping you feel your best. But what’s the difference between probiotics and digestive enzymes […]

Did you know your body houses more than just one microbiome? There are actually four major human microbiome types, and each one is important to your overall health. Here, experts explain what you can do to cultivate healthy microbiomes.  By now, it’s no secret that certain bacteria are on your side, health-wise. In fact, you […]

Yearning for a brighter smile? Learn what causes yellow teeth and how to prevent tooth stains safely and effectively. As we age, certain things are bound to happen. While some developments are inevitable, you can take action to prevent certain scenarios associated with signs of aging, such as yellow teeth. In a world seemingly obsessed […]