Many women report feeling more absentminded, forgetful and just not being there – able to listen, but not always to attend – because they’re experiencing a transient loss of awareness during their menopausal years. Some women experience blank outs: forgetting ...
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Healthy for the Holidays
The holiday season is a wonderful time of year for most people, but it can also be a hectic and crazy time, and so many of us end up feeling exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed. People are running around shopping, decorating, ...
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The word hysterectomy comes from the Greek word “hystero” which means “womb.” The first hysterectomy was performed more than 16 centuries ago by a Greek physician named Soranus. As a result of the high mortality rate (90%) at that time, ...
Read More »Our Health Differences: Not an Equal Opportunity Agenda
There are differences between the sexes when it comes to health and disease prevalence, manifestations and causes of death. The field of study, known as Gender Based Biology, identifies biological and physiological differences between women and men. Men have a ...
Read More »Menopause and the Seasons of the Year
Depending on your geographic locality, a myriad of weather phenomena are present from coast to coast. Whether you are experiencing the wrath of Hurricane Frances, early snowstorms or soggy coastlines, we must prepare for the inevitable seasonal transition. From the ...
Read More »Seeding A Sense Of Humor At Menopause
Proverbs: 17:22, in God’s words: “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Why is laughter so important? Each time you laugh, your brain secretes chemicals that act as antidepressants. It boosts your immune system; ...
Read More »Managing Stress at Menopause Before It Manages You
The word menopause refers to the cessation of menstruation and is normal transition in every woman’s life. Physical changes after age 40 may affect a woman in many different ways. Hormonal changes have a great affect on our nervous system ...
Read More »Battle of the Bulge: Overcoming Weight and Exercise Concerns
During menopause, many women notice significant body changes, specifically weight gain. In fact, the average amount of weight gain during the menopause transition is 5 lbs. Estrogen therapy, may promote water retention, but it does not cause weight gain. During ...
Read More »Baltimore Red Hot Mamas Program Draws Crowd
As you may recall, in September we introduced a new module entitled Know Menopause: Inside & Out. The module features a video hosted by Cheryl Ladd, and its development was made possible through a partnership with www.KnowMenopause.com. On November 29th, ...
Read More »“Red Hot” Ways to Warm Up To Life’s Changes*
Menopause affects nearly 40 million women in the United States and while it is a natural time of physical and emotional change, it can also be a time of confusion and worry. The Red Hot Mamas®, America’s leading menopause education ...
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