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Dear Red Hot Mamas

Spring is here, and it’s time to get outdoors. And, with all of this abundant sunshine, it’s time that I do something more about my appearance. For instance, I’ve got to get out of the ubiquitous sneakers-and-workout-gear uniform! I’m going ...

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Oh No He Didn’t!

Sometimes men leave us when the going gets tough but I bet you didn’t know that studies show the #1 reason for divorce in our fifties isn’t menopause – it’s financial! As if there isn’t enough stress to go around, ...

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Ask the Experts

Dear Red Hot Mamas Experts, I work 45 hours per week and it’s wearing on me because I can’t get a good night’s sleep. Should I start taking sleeping pills? Or is there an effective herbal remedy? Thank you, J ...

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The Newest Estrogen is the Oldest One – Duavee

Before the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) was published in 2002, Premarin® was a household name and one of the most widely used medications in the world. But after the WHI suggested that it caused an increase in breast cancer, blood ...

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Dear Red Hot Mamas

I pondered what I would write about this month and then I looked outside of my office window. While doing so, I saw the bright sunshine glowing and I started thinking about how I felt as a kid when summer ...

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Nurse Barb’s Daily Dose

Why does my Vagina feel like the Sahara? When you buy your ticket on the hormonal roller coaster, affectionately known as menopause, I have some bad news: Sorry, you probably won’t be making a stop at Splash Mountain. Nope, menopause ...

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What is Your Sleep IQ?

Are you having difficulty sleeping? Do you know the health risks if you are? In this article, I talk about sleep to help you determine your sleep IQ. Check it out and let me know what you think in the ...

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Ask the Experts

Dear Red Hot Mamas Experts, I recently had a hysterectomy and am currently experiencing horrible menopausal symptoms. Forgetfulness is a major issue. I find myself forgetting things on a daily basis and it’s starting to scare me. Help! Thank you! ...

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Is It Menopause or Your Thyroid?

If you haven’t been feeling yourself for months lacking energy, feeling cold all the time or feeling warm, not remembering things, you may have a thyroid problem. Each day, thousands of middle aged women visit their doctors with complaints like ...

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