Author Archives: admin

Am I Overweight?

The holidays have come and gone. The grandchildren left but a few extra pounds are sticking around longer than expected. This season was a generous one for you. Everyone received a gift…including your waistline! If you’re like me, your tree ...

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The New Year is Calling

For many of us, December is all about overindulgence– extravagantly spending money that we may, or may not have to spend; eating excessively whether we’re full or not; drinking one too many cocktails since it’s “time to celebrate”. Then January ...

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Habitual Coca Cola Drinkers at Increased Osteoporosis 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. Osteoporosis is ...

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Red Hot Mamas Upcoming Sizzling Events

The Fall season is busy for the Red Hot Mamas! Check out our sizzling events planned for September and October 2006. Did you catch the interview of Red Hot Mamas’ founder and President Karen Giblin on the August 15th episode ...

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Dietary Strategies in Managing Menopause

Is it hot enough for you? Does August feel like an inescapable oven? If so, slaving over a hot stove and cooking are the last things on your mind. If hot flashes are dragging out your summer, you may want ...

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Reshaping Retirement with the Baby Boomers

Do you remember peter pan collars, Buster Browns, bell bottoms, big wad bubble gum, horizontal/vertical hold TV adjustments, Lawrence Welk, Roy Rogers, drive-ins, the original platform shoe, peace, love and Bobby Sherman? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these, ...

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Majority Rules: Most Women Experience Menopause Symptoms

By James A. Simon, MD, CCD Clinical Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology George Washington University, Washington, DC Nearly 6,000 women enter menopause every day in the United States. Though not all menopausal women will experience vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes ...

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