When Aging Steals Your Sense of Taste

Managing Menopause Today's Newsletter  |  December 22, 2014

Today's Top Story When Aging Steals Your Sense of Taste As you age, your sense of taste starts to decline, just like your eyesight. You were born with 10,000 taste buds, but after you turn 50, that number starts to gradually decline. Find out how your loss of taste poses health risks.  » Featured Article Your Guide to Women's Preventive Health, Decade by Decade Many women aren't clear about when to start preventive screenings and/or how often to get them done. Here's a list, organized by age. Have you been taking care of yourself through the years?  » Today's Recipe Creamy Scallop and Pea Fettuccine Low-fat milk and flour thicken the sauce, giving it creamy texture without extra calories. Get the recipe.  » Ask the Expert Can the Skin's Elasticity Be Restored? I am postmenopausal and my skin seems to have lost all elasticity. Are there any foods or supplements that can help? See Dr. Manson's answer  » Everyday Health Apps Download Our Apps for iPhone and iPad Today! Your health is in your hands - literally! Our Everyday Health app is filled with breaking health news, condition facts, and expert tips to help make getting healthy easier than ever. Get the app now! » Everyday Solutions All About Menopause Women going through menopause may experience many physical and emotional changes. How can you manage these symptoms? Here’s what you need to know.