Featured Article Expert Advice on Incontinence, LBL, Menopause, Aging, Intimacy and More! Myths and misconceptions about bladder health abound, especially those surrounding leakage after sneezing, surgery, and Kegels, the exercises designed to strengthen the pelvic-floor muscles. Read More
Master Your Metabolism BY Marta Montenegro Likes (1213) In years past, you could enjoy a meal overloaded with calories and the next day it didn't show on the scale. The story completely changed when we hit the 30s. Now, every morsel of food seems to move the needle on the scale upward. Read more
Overcoming Menopausal Insomnia - Tips for Sleeping Better BY Rebecca Hulem Likes (145) Difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep are two of the most important concerns I hear from women in midlife. Not only do I hear it, I truly empathize with these concerns, because I have experienced them myself. Read more
The Nuts and Bolts of Menopause: What's Happening to Me? BY Dr Cindy Long Likes (646) Slowly you've noticed some significant changes going on ? your periods have gotten heavier and less predictable, perhaps you're moodier and more irritable than usual, or maybe you are not sleeping very well and then there's those frustrating hot flashes which make you ask "Am I in menopause?" Read more
Vaginal Odor and Menopause BY Rebecca Hulem Likes (1120) Most women entering midlife today expect to feel some physical changes associated with menopause. Almost every woman has heard about the dreaded hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings... Read more
4 Exercises to Strengthen the Pelvic Floor, Beyond Kegels BY Dr Heather Jeffcoat Likes (233) Unfortunately, there is no reliable test to help predict when menopause will start or end. Often, these do tend to follow patterns within a family... Read more
Updates In Breast Health Monitoring & Mammograms BY Dr Cindy Long Likes (99) Aside from menopause, another important rite of passage that women in their 40s and 50s must address is the prevention of and monitoring for breast cancer. Recent changes in breast cancer screening recommendations have caused much confusion, alarm and frustration for both women and their health care providers. Read more