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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Menopause is universal but individual: Symptoms and timing can vary from person to person.
• Symptoms often start in perimenopause: Changes typically begin before menstrual periods stop completely.
• 75% experience hot flashes: This is the most common symptom, but brain fog and mo...

Ticks are nasty little blood-sucking creatures. Even though they’re small, they can cause big problems and ticks are becoming more prevalent in Ohio. In fact, there were more than 2700 cases of Lyme disease in Ohio last year. But don’t let them ruin your outdoor fun. We’ve got some tips for preventing tick bites, recognizing and treating them, and knowing whe...

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Estrogen decline during menopause increases the risk of heart disease. The natural drop in estrogen removes important cardiovascular protection.
• Knowing your risk is important. Diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, pregnancy complications, early menopause, autoimmune diseases and...

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Up to 45% of your dementia risk may be preventable or delayed through lifestyle changes.
• The strongest brain health habits are also whole-body habits: regular aerobic exercise, healthy sleep, social connection, blood pressure management and addressing sensory (hearing and vision) impairments support cognitive health.
• The earlie...

You don’t need to travel far to participate in some entertaining and uplifting Pride events this summer! Check out the plans these cities have to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community:

June 7, 11 AM – 1 PM | The Greater Columbus Convention Center

Columbus will kick off its Pride...