This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. In the years leading up to your last menstrual period, you might start noticing all the classic physical symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes, ...

The body goes through many changes as a person ages. As people reach age 60 and beyond, they may notice changes to their joints, muscles, skin, and more. People may wonder what changes to expect as ...

As your 40th birthday approaches, you may feel apprehensive about aging. Body changes at 40 in women are often related to perimenopause (the transition into menopause), during which hormones like ...

A head-to-toe guide to the many unexpected symptoms of the midlife transition. Credit... Supported by By Maggie Astor Illustrations by Bianca Bagnarelli You know ...

Forget everything you thought you knew about getting older. Scientists just dropped a mind-blowing discovery that’s making everyone rethink aging. Turns out, your body doesn’t just gradually decline ...

The alarm rings at 6 a.m. and you struggle to wake despite getting eight hours of sleep, a scenario your body knows all too well as winter deepens. This seasonal lethargy isn’t simply psychological ...

We all have thoughts and feelings about our bodies. Sometimes, we catch a glimpse of ourselves in the mirror and like what we see; other times, we are disappointed by the gap between the idealized ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Changes to the labia minora in menopause can include thinning, paleness, and dryness. This happens because of declining estrogen levels. These ...