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
Managing Hot Flashes from a Medical Perspective BY Dr Cindy Long Likes (182) Perhaps the most disruptive and frustrating symptom of menopause is the hot flash, or hot flush as they are often called in medical literature. These are common vasovagal symptoms which occur in response to reductions in estrogen levels causing an overwhelming feeling of heat surging through the body. Read more
Breaking the Ice: Talking Openly About Your Pelvic Health BY Dr Heather Jeffcoat Likes (182) 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
Five Commonly Held Myths About Midlife: Part One BY Dr Vivian Diller Likes (178) Aging is brutal, we are told and once we hit our 40s and 50s, we should brace ourselves because "it's all down hill from there." But increasingly we are hearing the opposite message, "Don't worry, 50 is the new 15!" Read more
My Difficult Relationship With My Mom Is Now Worse With My Mood Swings BY Dr Vivian Diller Likes (165) While you may have a difficult time with your mom under any circumstance, this time may be particularly challenging ... Read more
Maintaining Your Waistline: Tips to Eating a Balanced Meal When Dining Out BY Sylvia Melendez Klinger Likes (164) As a nutritionist, women often ask me how they can enjoy the fun and relaxation of fine dining, without adding to their waistlines. Can you go to a restaurant, enjoy a great evening out and still follow a healthy eating plan? Well, eating well-balanced meals outside of your home is no picnic, though if you follow a few basic principles of health and nutrition, it can be done. Here are a few tips to help you make smart choices when eating out. Read more
Managing Mood Swings With Menopause Likes (163) Managing mood swings that show up in the perimenopause/menopause transition can feel like you've been given the assignment of staying seated in a roller coaster without a cross bar, while putting on a happy face and not looking terrified! It's challenging, to say the least. Read more