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
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
What Causes Overactive Bladder? BY Dr Staci Tanouye MD OB GYN Likes (644) Vaginal dryness is a problem that can affect women of all ages. Thinning of the lining of the vagina resulting in symptoms of dryness is very common as women age and can occur before, during and after menopause. Read more
Why Does My Husband Lose Weight So Much Easier Than I Do? BY Marta Montenegro Likes (576) Life is not fair. Men have more body mass and less body fat than women. Muscles are the real deal to keep the metabolism sharp. While a pound of fat burns 2 to 3 calories per day ... Read more
What Exercises Can Help Strengthen My Bones And Avoid Osteoporosis? BY Marta Montenegro Likes (557) Bone adapts to mechanical loading by altering its mass and strength ... Read more
What Are The Best Exercises For Strengthening My Core, Besides Sit Ups? BY Marta Montenegro Likes (549) It's excellent news that you hate sit-ups. Years of research have shown that sit-ups are not the best moves to engage the abdominal muscles or to create enough caloric burn to make a change that is noticeable. Experts also have linked sit-ups to spine compression, which can increase the risk of back pain... Read more
Understanding Night Sweats Caused By Menopause BY Dr Cindy Long Likes (542) One of the most common and most disturbing symptoms of menopause is the dreaded night sweat. Read more