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Women who smoke at any age are more likely to develop breast cancer after the menopause, a new study shows.

Women who are current smokers had a 16% increased risk of developing the disease, while ex-smokers had a 9% increased risk.

The research, which involved 80,000 women in America, also found that passive smoking can lead to an increased risk of breast cancer.

Another recent study found that 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. The good news is that breast cancer treatments are always developing and now 2 thirds of women who are diagnosed with the disease still live a full life.

Yinka Ebo, senior health information officer at Cancer Research UK, said: ‘We already know that tobacco can cause over a dozen different cancers, and this study adds to the growing evidence that smoking can raise

Menopause typically occurs in a woman’s late forties or early fifties. The decreasing levels of oestrogen associated with menopause may cause more distressing symptoms that include:

- Mood swings

- Decreased sex drive

- Hot flashes and night sweats

- Sweating

- Racing heart (palpitations)

- Headaches

- Vaginal dryness and soreness

- Trouble sleeping

- Bone thinning (osteoporosis)

Hot flashes are the most frequent symptom of menopause and perimenopause. Soy products are high in isoflavones (phytoestrogen) and work in the body like a weak form of oestrogen that may help relieve symptoms. For some women, lowering

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I love chocolate, so hearing good news when it comes to chocolate makes me happy.

Recent studies have  found that  post menopausal women older than 70 who ate chocolate at least once per week were 35 percent less likely to be hospitalized or die from heart disease over the course of the study, and nearly 60 percent less likely to be hospitalized or die from heart failure.

But it is probably too early to begin recommending people eat more chocolate, cautioned Dr. Brian Buijsse at the German Institute of Human Nutrition, who did not participate in the study. And even if additional large studies confirmed its benefits, doctors still may not want to prescribe chocolate, he added.

“The danger is that many

As women enter menopause they are at a greater risk for heart disease, but what is the cause? Can it be prevented? We know what to do about things like hot flashes and night sweats, but can we make lifestyle changes to ward off heart disease. Some doctors believe that heart disease can be completely prevented with a change in the American diet.  Watch this interesting Video to learn more. It’s 45 minutes, but the info is very valuable to both men and women, young and old. After viewing this video, I’m seriously thinking about embracing a vegetarian lifestyle.

How To Prevent Heart Attacks Through Diet

I can recall my mothers’ hot flashes, sleepless nights, or unexpected mood swings ,sagging skin, and wrinkles — with apprehension.

One women told me that  her mother always told her  that the best years of her life started after menopause, and therefore she  looked forward to the change.  Another told me that her mother always said that  this is the worst thing that can ever happen to you and she was terrified of what lied ahead.

Either way, your mother’s menopause isn’t always a predictor of what your experience will be. It’s not all hereditary, and there are a few things you can do to make your own transition easier.

Predicting the future

Menopause is defined as the point in a woman’s life when she has stopped menstruating for at least a year. The period of time leading up to menopause is called

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Women in the United States spend billions of dollars every year seeking relief for the symptoms of menopause. Common menopausal issues include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, decreased libido, vaginal dryness, and fatigue.

Not a lot of fun – it’s no wonder women are putting so much money into treatments.

Hormone-replacement therapy alone costs American women about $3.2 billion per year, and that does not include alternative products like soy or herbal remedies. Hormone replacement remains a controversial issue, with claims that it increases women’s chances of getting certain types of cancer.

Because of the cost and the potential health risks, many women seek less intensive methods for relief.

A new study from researchers in India may provide some reassurance, showing that yoga