Answers
Questions answered from the research
250 questions, each answered from the studies this archive actually holds on it. Where the research has nothing to say, the page says so.
Skin aging
- What causes skin aging and what are the risk factors? 488 studies in the archive
- Are there new treatments for aging skin and skin cancer risk? 278 studies in the archive
- What's the difference between fighting skin aging and 'activating' skin cells? 274 studies in the archive
- Are some people genetically more prone to facial wrinkles? 202 studies in the archive
- What treatments work best for hyperpigmentation and dark spots? 88 studies in the archive
- Can photoaged skin actually recover once sun exposure stops? 72 studies in the archive
- How can I tell if my skin barrier is damaged? 71 studies in the archive
- What causes a nasolabial fold to deepen with age? 71 studies in the archive
- How long does an acid filler typically last before it needs topping up? 66 studies in the archive
- What is a dermal matrix and how is it used to rebuild ageing skin? 64 studies in the archive
- Does the topical formulation of a cream change how well its ingredients actually work? 63 studies in the archive
- How long does a hyaluronic acid filler usually last in the face? 62 studies in the archive
- Do certain skin conditions become more common after forty? 61 studies in the archive
- Why does the stratum corneum get thinner as skin ages? 59 studies in the archive
- How long does topical tretinoin take to show results on ageing skin? 59 studies in the archive
- What actually works to soften periorbital wrinkles around the eyes? 57 studies in the archive
- Can an oral supplement really change how my skin looks? 56 studies in the archive
- How many botulinum toxin sessions are needed before wrinkles improve? 55 studies in the archive
- Does ageing skin lose its barrier function over time? 54 studies in the archive
- Does collagen density in facial skin keep dropping after menopause? 53 studies in the archive
- Do nasolabial folds get permanently worse if left untreated? 52 studies in the archive
- What are the possible side effects of a dermal filler injection? 51 studies in the archive
- Can tretinoin cream reverse sun damage as well as smooth wrinkles? 49 studies in the archive
- How do scientists use skin imaging to track signs of ageing? 49 studies in the archive
- Can stem cell injections genuinely rejuvenate ageing skin? 48 studies in the archive
- Does a daily collagen peptide supplement actually firm the skin? 48 studies in the archive
- What exactly is measured when researchers assess facial skin quality? 48 studies in the archive
- Does skin ageing show up differently on Asian skin than other skin types? 48 studies in the archive
- How long does redness last after a laser facial treatment? 47 studies in the archive
- Do growth factor serums help rebuild collagen in older skin? 47 studies in the archive
- Does radiofrequency really rejuvenate the face and neck? 34 studies in the archive
- Does radiofrequency actually improve fine lines or just damage skin? 34 studies in the archive
- Does intense pulsed light (IPL) really rejuvenate skin? 18 studies in the archive
- Can natural products help with skin inflammation and photoaging? 16 studies in the archive
- Do injectable fillers work for smile lines (nasolabial folds)? 15 studies in the archive
- Does what I eat affect how young my skin looks? 12 studies in the archive
- Which anti-aging skincare ingredients actually work? 11 studies in the archive
- What treatments improve the look of aging hands? 11 studies in the archive
- Can LED light therapy reduce photoaging and wrinkles? 10 studies in the archive
- Does Centella asiatica (gotu kola) reduce wrinkles when applied to skin? 8 studies in the archive
- Can bakuchiol, a plant retinol alternative, help with photoaging? 8 studies in the archive
- Do before-and-after sun damage images encourage more sun protection? 7 studies in the archive
- How can I treat age spots (solar lentigines) on my skin? 7 studies in the archive
- What filler works best for rejuvenating the under-eye area? 5 studies in the archive
- Does astaxanthin protect skin from UV damage? 5 studies in the archive
- Can salicylic acid improve collagen and firmness in aging skin? 5 studies in the archive
- Is there a combined light and drug treatment for facial photoaging? 4 studies in the archive
- Can facial serums actually reduce visible signs of aging? 4 studies in the archive
- Are at-home skincare devices actually safe and effective? 3 studies in the archive
- Can changes in diet help slow skin aging? 3 studies in the archive
Menopause and hormones
- What treatments are doctors actually prescribing for menopause symptoms? 593 studies in the archive
- Do hot flashes speed up aging in the body? 388 studies in the archive
- Can a low-fat diet lower breast cancer risk in women with hot flashes? 388 studies in the archive
- Can hot flashes raise the risk of heart disease? 388 studies in the archive
- How big is the placebo effect in hot flash studies? 357 studies in the archive
- How do hot flashes disrupt sleep at night? 286 studies in the archive
- What do women say helps them most with menopause symptoms? 254 studies in the archive
- Does menopause affect my ability to work productively? 93 studies in the archive
- Does anxiety change heart rhythm during hot flashes? 82 studies in the archive
- What are the risks of hormone replacement postmenopausal treatment? 64 studies in the archive
- What does the life climacteric stage mean for my health? 64 studies in the archive
- What are conjugated estrogens used for in menopause treatment? 58 studies in the archive
- What is medroxyprogesterone acetate used for in menopause therapy? 58 studies in the archive
- Can menopause cause depressive symptoms? 57 studies in the archive
- What are the benefits of transdermal estradiol therapy? 55 studies in the archive
- Is there a good tool to measure how bad my menopause symptoms are? 54 studies in the archive
- Can hormone therapy help during the perimenopausal years? 53 studies in the archive
- Does a vaginal ring help with menopause symptoms? 52 studies in the archive
- What are common climacteric complaints during menopause? 51 studies in the archive
- What happens to my body during the menopausal transition? 51 studies in the archive
- What is the difference between estradiol and progesterone hormone therapy? 51 studies in the archive
- What health risks are highest in the early postmenopausal years? 50 studies in the archive
- Are insomnia symptoms common during menopause? 50 studies in the archive
- Is climacteric depression different from ordinary depression? 46 studies in the archive
- Can breast cancer survivors use vaginal estrogen for dryness? 41 studies in the archive
- What are the treatment guidelines for menopause depression? 35 studies in the archive
- Are there new non-hormone drugs for hot flashes? 26 studies in the archive
- How common are menopause symptoms around the world? 24 studies in the archive
- What is tibolone and how does it help menopause symptoms? 22 studies in the archive
- What is bazedoxifene used for in menopause treatment? 22 studies in the archive
- Can tibolone help hot flashes in breast cancer survivors? 22 studies in the archive
- Can testosterone help low sex drive after menopause? 21 studies in the archive
- Does black cohosh help hot flashes? 20 studies in the archive
- What do women think about exercise for treating hot flashes? 18 studies in the archive
- Can changing my diet reduce hot flashes through gut bacteria? 14 studies in the archive
- Does high blood pressure affect memory during menopause? 12 studies in the archive
- Does raloxifene help with bone loss after menopause? 12 studies in the archive
- Can stopping estrogen suddenly trigger depression? 11 studies in the archive
- Does Chinese herbal medicine help menopause symptoms? 11 studies in the archive
- Does cognitive behavioral therapy help with menopause symptoms? 8 studies in the archive
- How long do hot flashes usually last after menopause? 8 studies in the archive
- Do women commonly use supplements for hot flashes? 8 studies in the archive
- Does DHEA help with menopause symptoms? 7 studies in the archive
- How do hormone level swings affect mood in perimenopause? 6 studies in the archive
- Can massage help with menopause symptoms? 6 studies in the archive
- Can heart rate patterns predict hot flashes? 6 studies in the archive
- Does St John's wort help menopause symptoms? 5 studies in the archive
- Does cortisol change with hot flashes? 3 studies in the archive
- Does muscle relaxation training help hot flashes and insomnia? 3 studies in the archive
- Does lavender aromatherapy help with menopause symptoms? 3 studies in the archive
Sleep, energy and the brain
- Is there a link between sleep, weight and diet in young women? 415 studies in the archive
- What helps you sleep after heart surgery? 415 studies in the archive
- How can I sleep better after a hip or knee replacement? 415 studies in the archive
- What's the best way to deal with insomnia during pregnancy or after birth? 411 studies in the archive
- What non-drug treatments work best for insomnia? 227 studies in the archive
- Can therapy help older adults with depression and anxiety sleep better? 214 studies in the archive
- Can therapy help dementia patients' mood and sleep together? 208 studies in the archive
- What does CBT for insomnia actually involve? 208 studies in the archive
- Does treating insomnia sharpen your thinking? 194 studies in the archive
- Does treating insomnia help if I also have anxiety or depression? 194 studies in the archive
- Can better sleep improve blood sugar control? 160 studies in the archive
- Can exercise improve quality of life during cancer treatment? 154 studies in the archive
- How much exercise do I need to sleep better? 154 studies in the archive
- What kind of exercise helps memory if you have mild memory problems? 154 studies in the archive
- Which type of exercise helps sleep the most in midlife? 154 studies in the archive
- Does improving your sleep actually improve your mental health? 151 studies in the archive
- Does poor sleep make memory problems worse? 120 studies in the archive
- What sleep hygiene habits actually work? 102 studies in the archive
- What helps with sleep problems after hip or knee surgery? 75 studies in the archive
- Does light therapy help older people in care homes sleep? 61 studies in the archive
- Does light therapy help you sleep? 61 studies in the archive
- Does exercise cure insomnia? 61 studies in the archive
- Does training actually improve sleep quality? 57 studies in the archive
- Can resistance exercise help you sleep better? 55 studies in the archive
- Does exercise improve cognitive function as women age? 52 studies in the archive
- Does taking a plant extract help you sleep? 50 studies in the archive
- How does primary care manage insomnia? 49 studies in the archive
- What's the best medicine for long-term insomnia? 49 studies in the archive
- How does cognition change as women get older? 47 studies in the archive
- What does comorbid insomnia mean? 44 studies in the archive
- What is sleep restriction therapy for insomnia? 43 studies in the archive
- Why do people quit insomnia therapy programs early? 37 studies in the archive
- Does fixing your sleep help lift depression? 36 studies in the archive
- Why doesn't just cutting back time in bed always fix insomnia? 36 studies in the archive
- Can physical therapy help you sleep if you have chronic pain? 35 studies in the archive
- Does exercise lower stress hormones and help you sleep? 34 studies in the archive
- Can exercise improve focus and decision-making as I age? 33 studies in the archive
- Can lifestyle changes slow down memory decline? 25 studies in the archive
- How common is poor sleep among women in the military? 25 studies in the archive
- Does diet affect memory and thinking skills? 16 studies in the archive
- Which sleep medicines work best and are safest? 13 studies in the archive
- Are over-the-counter sleep aids safe for older women? 12 studies in the archive
- Does listening to music while exercising help your brain? 11 studies in the archive
- Do B vitamins protect your memory? 9 studies in the archive
- Does insomnia therapy work differently for older women? 6 studies in the archive
- Are sleeping pills safe for older women? 5 studies in the archive
- What lifestyle changes actually lower dementia risk? 4 studies in the archive
- Are migraines connected to bad sleep? 3 studies in the archive
- Does trying to stay awake on purpose cure insomnia? 3 studies in the archive
- Does what you eat affect how well athletes sleep? 3 studies in the archive
Hair and nails
- Does low iron cause hair thinning in women? 44 studies in the archive
- Is it better to take hair loss medication orally or apply it topically? 41 studies in the archive
- Can scalp injections help with androgenetic hair loss? 41 studies in the archive
- Does combining minoxidil with another treatment work better than minoxidil alone? 41 studies in the archive
- What do meta-analyses say about treatments for androgenetic alopecia? 41 studies in the archive
- Can laser or LED light devices help with hair loss? 36 studies in the archive
- Is minoxidil alone enough to regrow thinning hair? 34 studies in the archive
- Does topical minoxidil solution help with androgenetic alopecia? 34 studies in the archive
- What does the research say about treating androgenetic alopecia in women? 33 studies in the archive
- Is low-dose oral minoxidil safe for women with hair loss? 33 studies in the archive
- Does combined topical therapy work better than a single topical product for hair loss? 30 studies in the archive
- Does taking oral minoxidil alongside a topical treatment improve hair regrowth? 30 studies in the archive
- What treatments actually work for promoting hair growth? 29 studies in the archive
- What treatment options exist for severe alopecia? 28 studies in the archive
- Does spironolactone affect bone density? 26 studies in the archive
- Is spironolactone linked to a higher risk of cancer? 26 studies in the archive
- Does spironolactone help with excess facial or body hair? 26 studies in the archive
- Is spironolactone or metformin better for PCOS symptoms? 26 studies in the archive
- Is spironolactone safe to take long term for excess hair? 26 studies in the archive
- Can light therapy help treat androgenetic alopecia? 26 studies in the archive
- Is platelet-rich plasma effective for treating hair loss? 24 studies in the archive
- Can PCOS cause hair loss in women? 24 studies in the archive
- How does polycystic ovary affect hair and skin in women over forty? 23 studies in the archive
- What causes thinning hair in women after forty? 23 studies in the archive
- Does a low-level laser comb or cap help regrow hair? 23 studies in the archive
- Can ovary syndrome symptoms change after menopause? 23 studies in the archive
- What causes diffuse hair loss across the whole scalp? 22 studies in the archive
- Can platelet-rich plasma injections help androgenic hair loss? 21 studies in the archive
- Does a topical solution help with female pattern hair loss? 21 studies in the archive
- What causes patchy alopecia and can it be treated? 21 studies in the archive
- What does the research overall say about treating alopecia areata? 20 studies in the archive
- Why does hair suddenly fall out after being sick? 20 studies in the archive
- Can COVID-19 infection cause hair loss months later? 20 studies in the archive
- Can steroid injections treat bald patches from alopecia areata? 16 studies in the archive
- Can zinc deficiency cause hair loss? 16 studies in the archive
- Can vitamin E help with PCOS symptoms? 14 studies in the archive
- Can antiandrogen medication lower hormone-related markers in women? 14 studies in the archive
- Are there new medications for alopecia areata besides steroids? 12 studies in the archive
- Does a hair supplement help women going through menopause? 8 studies in the archive
- Can stem cells from fat tissue help regrow hair? 8 studies in the archive
- What is frontal fibrosing alopecia and how is it treated? 7 studies in the archive
- Can low ferritin levels cause hair loss? 6 studies in the archive
- Does saw palmetto extract reduce hair thinning? 5 studies in the archive
- Does latanoprost eye drop treatment regrow scalp hair patches? 5 studies in the archive
- What other health problems are linked with alopecia areata? 4 studies in the archive
- Does an antioxidant scalp serum reduce hair shedding? 4 studies in the archive
- Is freezing therapy effective for alopecia areata? 3 studies in the archive
- Does a probiotic supplement help mood and hormones in PCOS? 3 studies in the archive
- Do birth control pills plus spironolactone work better for excess hair? 3 studies in the archive
- Are hair growth vitamins actually effective? 3 studies in the archive
Living longer in good health
- Does staying active help me age better overall? 474 studies in the archive
- Can staying active help prevent cancer? 474 studies in the archive
- Can exercise protect my eyesight as I age? 474 studies in the archive
- Does more physical activity really lower my risk of dying early? 474 studies in the archive
- Can too much exercise increase the risk of sudden cardiac death? 474 studies in the archive
- What do people who live to 100 eat and do differently? 416 studies in the archive
- Can what I eat affect my risk of liver cancer? 416 studies in the archive
- Can a healthy diet lower my risk of liver scarring? 283 studies in the archive
- Which lifestyle habits raise or lower my risk of breast cancer? 244 studies in the archive
- Can exercise and diet change hormone levels linked to breast cancer after menopause? 171 studies in the archive
- Can changing my diet prevent type 2 diabetes? 144 studies in the archive
- Does eating a high quality diet protect my heart? 136 studies in the archive
- Can healthy lifestyle changes reduce symptoms of depression? 110 studies in the archive
- Can healthy lifestyle changes improve life after cancer treatment? 73 studies in the archive
- What foods protect against heart disease? 60 studies in the archive
- What cardiovascular risk factors should I know about after forty? 60 studies in the archive
- Which eating pattern is best to protect my liver? 59 studies in the archive
- Can a healthy diet improve my quality of life as I get older? 59 studies in the archive
- Which diet is best for my kidneys? 59 studies in the archive
- Does diet affect my risk of inflammatory bowel disease? 59 studies in the archive
- Can regular exercise slow down mental decline as I get older? 54 studies in the archive
- Can exercise strengthen my bones as I get older? 54 studies in the archive
- How much sedentary time is considered harmful to my health? 49 studies in the archive
- How does my body composition change after forty? 47 studies in the archive
- How does good sleep support healthy aging? 44 studies in the archive
- Does overweight obesity affect my health risks differently after forty? 43 studies in the archive
- What helps protect my cognitive function as I get older? 42 studies in the archive
- What raises my risk of diabetes mellitus after forty? 38 studies in the archive
- Is walking or cycling enough exercise to extend my life? 36 studies in the archive
- What lifestyle habits keep my bones strong? 29 studies in the archive
- What are the biggest factors that determine how well I age? 28 studies in the archive
- Is sitting all day as bad for me as people say? 25 studies in the archive
- Can how fit I am reveal my biological age? 21 studies in the archive
- Does eating inflammatory foods shorten my life? 19 studies in the archive
- Is sleeping too little or too much bad for my health? 15 studies in the archive
- How many steps a day should I aim for to stay healthy? 13 studies in the archive
- Does exercise affect diabetes differently for women than men? 12 studies in the archive
- What else besides exercise helps me age well? 11 studies in the archive
- Does eating fewer calories help you age better? 11 studies in the archive
- What actually works to help you change your eating and exercise habits? 11 studies in the archive
- Do phone or internet programs actually help you eat better and move more? 10 studies in the archive
- Do I need to exercise in one long session, or can I break it up through the day? 10 studies in the archive
- Does exercise at work count the same as workouts at the gym? 10 studies in the archive
- Can a blood test tell me my real biological age? 9 studies in the archive
- Does a hormone called IGF-1 in my blood affect how long I live? 9 studies in the archive
- Can a combination of diet, exercise, and brain training prevent memory loss? 5 studies in the archive
- Does a 'health at every size' approach improve health outcomes? 4 studies in the archive
- Does where I live affect how much I exercise and eat well? 4 studies in the archive
- How much sleep is normal at my age? 4 studies in the archive
- Does too much TV watching increase my health risks? 3 studies in the archive