Could Your “Out-of-Nowhere” Rash Be Related to Perimenopause or Menopause?

I was at a family funeral recently when my cousin pulled me aside for a health question. She’s in her mid 40s, generally healthy, but she recently developed a red, itchy rash that spread across her body out of nowhere.…

Can Stress, Diet, and Hormones Set You Up for a Shingles Rash? What Women Over 50 Need to Know

A friend recently sent me photos of a painful rash spreading across her side and back. She’s in her 60s and was worried, sore, and exhausted. After a quick look and a conversation, it was clear — she had shingles.…