Ever noticed you're on your period during a full moon — or a new moon? Throughout history, the similarity between women's menstrual cycles and the lunar cycle has led people to wonder if the two are ...

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Studies show the menstrual cycle changes certain brain regions. But they don’t reveal whether that’s connected to emotional fluctuations. Colored coronal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the ...

When I was growing up, some of my friends called their menstruation “the curse,” and others whispered, “My friend is visiting.” The second group was closer to the truth because menstruation not only ...

Your energy levels can fluctuate throughout your menstrual cycle. Learning how to eat for each phase can help you support your body and feel more energized. Your menstrual cycle can affect your ...