Even though people over 65 are more likely to contract and die from coronavirus, researchers often exclude them from treatment trials.
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The Reefer Cure: Almost 30 Percent of Us Tame Menopause Symptoms With Weed
Cannabis—more than hormones—is becoming the treatment of choice for hot flashes, insomnia, etc. This is not your mother’s menopause treatment.
Suicide in Middle-Aged Women: Could COVID Make a Bad Problem Worse?
The largest increase in completed suicides is among women 45 and older, and experts worry the pandemic will drive the numbers higher. Sheila Weller reports the facts and causes—and how to save lives
A Tribute to the Woman Who Gave Us Better Orgasms
Shere Hite’s 1976 book, “The Hite Report: A Nationwide Study on Female Sexuality,” freed us to talk honestly about sex and take matters into our own hands if needed.
Far Out! The New Cannabis Tourism Trend
Nobody can travel far these days, but you can still take quite a trip. Here’s what you need to know about cannabis-related travel.
What Can Make Hot Flashes Even Worse? Check Your Pregnancy History
New research shows us who is most likely to feel the heat during menopause and why. The same issue is linked to a higher risk of heart disease.
Oh, Oh, Oh, Owwww! What to Do About Painful Sex
There are ways to make sure that if you scream in bed, it’s for the right reasons. NextTribe’s guide to the wonderful world of lube and other tricks.
80-Year-Old Cyclist Charged with Doping for Using Hormone Replacement Drug
Was super-cyclist Barbara Gicquel unfairly treated because of her age, or did she use her age as an excuse to get out of a doping violation?
Osteoarthritis Knee Pain? Here’s How One Bad-ass Got Back to Living
For decades Kittie Weston-Knauer had been living in pain from osteoarthritis. In her 60s she finally got knee replacement surgery and now she is back to her active life, feeling whole and healthy. Her only regret is that she waited so long.
“My Husband Never Hears What I Say!” What One Woman Did About It
Hearing trouble feels like incontrovertible proof that we’re sliding to the far end of our calendars. But if we get our eyes checked, why not our ears? Here’s one couple’s story.