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Benefits of Meditation on Your Health and Sex Life
If you had asked me 5 years ago whether I thought that meditation was an integral component of health and wellness I probably would have shrugged and perhaps even chuckled. Well, since then, I have learned that meditation, in particular ...
Read More »Is It True? Age Matters to Hormone Therapy
Our heads are spinning as more and more hormone therapy news is released. Feeling dizzy? So am I! Actually, my spins are steadying because it looks as if the news is staying consistent for the time being.
Read More »Habitual Cola Drinkers at Increased Ostoeporosis Risk
Before you sip a soft drink, learn the hard facts about soda and its association with osteoporosis. The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that about 55 percent of Americans ages 50 and older are at risk for developing osteoporosis.
Read More »10 Myths About Women’s Health Over 40
From drug ads to diet books, we hear so much about menopause and women’s health that it can be hard to know what’s true. We’ve listed 10 common myths – and the reasons why women should not believe them.
Read More »Breast Cancer and Hormone Therapy: Part Deux
It is rare to find a movie sequel anywhere near as good as the original. This “part deux” continues with the elements of the original story with the same cast of characters and settings. But, I must warn you. This ...
Read More »More Than Just An Excuse: No Thanks, I’m Not In The "Mood"
According to a recent study, 53 percent of American women are not “in the mood.” Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is the most common form of female sexual dissatisfaction (FSD) and occurs when there is a persistent lack of desire ...
Read More »Hormone Therapy: Q&A With Dr. Goldstein
This Q&A was created by Dr. Andrew Goldstein, recounting the types of questions he is being asked in his gynecological practice in the aftermath of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study evaluating combined estrogen and progestin use in postmenopausal women ...
Read More »What About My Testosterone? Dr. Jennifer Berman Answers YOUR Questions
Testosterone is the hormone that affects sexual desire. While widely considered the male” hormone because it is responsible for masculine characteristics like facial hair and a deep voice, it is also present in much smaller amounts in women. Like estrogen, ...
Read More »The Many Faces of Vestibulodynia: Why I am a Splitter not a Lumper
Sometimes, a very small event, or brief conversation can have the greatest impact on your life. I learned this one sunny spring day years ago…. I was attending the second National Institutes of Health conference on Vulvodynia. While I certainly ...
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