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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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Is There Sex in Menopause City?

Menopause does not mean the end of your sex life. Sex can continue to be pleasurable no matter what your age. Menopause can create challenges, but there is no reason why women can’t have sex well into their golden years. ...

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Beware of the Holiday Hazards Ahead

Written by Menopause Minute® Editors With more people around the house during the holidays and busy schedules, it is often easy to overlook home safety. For the accident-prone, Christmas is not one of the easiest holidays to navigate. When thinking ...

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Breast Self Examination Save Lives!

Written by Douglas Penta M.D. There are many reasons why breast self-examination is so important. 1.) It is often said “knowledge is power” and this is one instance where such a statement is absolutely true. Breast cancer affects one in ...

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