Are your girlish looks suddenly changing? Growing old isn’t what it used to be. Women today expect to live healthy and vital lives. As a result of declining estrogen levels, many skin changes become increasingly evident at menopause. Simple steps ...
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Reacting to the Virginia Tech Tragedy
We all have been touched by the violent tragedy that stunned our nation on April 16th, 2007 at the Virginia Tech shootings. The tragic events will forever be a part of U.S. history. Our hearts are heavy as we mourn ...
Read More »New Updated Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines in 2007
New guidelines from the American Cancer Society (ACS) may help detect breast cancer earlier than current methods. Early detection increases a woman’s chances of survival by allowing physicians to treat the cancer early. If you are a woman with a ...
Read More »To Nap or Not to Nap – Preparing for Daylight Savings
Would you ever think that Thomas Edison, Napoleon Bonaparte, Salvador Dali, Winston Churchill, and Presidents Kennedy and Reagan had something in common? In fact, each of them enjoyed a regular nap. Many people find that a 20 – 30 minute ...
Read More »The Heart Truth Campaign Overview
Heart Truth: Heart Disease is the #1 Killer of Women The Heart Truth is that one in four American women dies of heart disease, and most fail to make the connection between risk factors—such as high blood pressure and high ...
Read More »Breast Cancer Incidence Dramatically Declines as Hormone Therapy (HT) Use Decreases
The hormone therapy debate continues! The latest scoop to hit the press brings some interesting findings on breast cancer and its possible relationship to hormone therapy. According to the most recent population statistics, the incidence of breast cancer in the ...
Read More »Confessions of a Hypochondriac
I seem to have a bump on my head that isn’t going away. It’s a small bump, about the size of a pea (though, the thought of putting it in my ham soup makes me rather ill). It doesn’t seem ...
Read More »The Medical Side of Hypochondria
Hypochondria is a medical disorder where the sufferers believe they are experiencing a medical illness. They believe the symptoms they have are all attributed to medical ailments. Their fears are out of proportion with the illness and are based on ...
Read More »What a Great Year for Red Hot Mamas
As 2006 comes to a close, Red Hot Mamas would like to thank all of its members and supporters that have helped to make this year a booming success! Currently, the Red Hot Mamas Program is licensed in over 80 ...
Read More »Save Your Vision Survey Results
Menopause brings many types of physical changes to the female body. Eye problems, including dry eye syndrome commonly develops during this natural part of aging. Many women do not realize the prevalence of dry eye, or the interconnection between these ...
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