Fluctuations in female sex hormones during the menstrual cycle do not reduce physical performance, but they can affect the subjective feeling of stress. This is the conclusion reached by researchers ...

Modern women live in a society where getting a lot done means you’re doing things right. In that vein, many can start to think taking time for themselves is selfish or simply the wrong thing to do.

EUGENE, Ore. — When most people gear up and hop on a bike, it's just for fun. That's how University of Oregon PhD student Emma Reed describes it. But lately, her bike rides have also been a lot of ...

Hormones can be helpful heroes, supporting the immune system and a healthy sleep-wake schedule. But they can also be culprits of frustrating body issues, like excess weight that won’t come off despite ...

When we think about “health,” the advice we often hear seems like a cookie-cutter approach: eat better, exercise more, and get enough sleep. But here’s the thing: men and women’s bodies are wired ...

Testosterone, often referred to as the "happy hormone," is being hailed as a game changer in hormone replacement therapy for women, offering benefits beyond just aging-related issues.Until recently, ...

Here’s when and why experts think testosterone should be prescribed to middle-aged women, and how it affects their lives. By Susan Dominus Testosterone use has recently exploded among middle-aged ...