From the Editor…Karen Giblin “Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful”.  -Ann Landers Dear Red Hot Mamas, It’s been a long winter for us this year that has brought us some odd weather conditions, So, ...

Written by Karen Giblin Spring has officially arrived! For many of us our fingers and toes have not seen the light of day for months and we are eager to ditch the winter boots for flip flops. Before heading to ...

Women Aged Older Than 65 Years May Be Able to Safely Continue Taking Hormone Therapy New study suggests the benefits and risks of women aged older than 65 years taking hormone therapy differ greatly depending on type, route, and dose ...

Written by Sam Perry- Guest Contributor Are you struggling to boost your heart health and enhance your overall well-being in today’s fast- paced world? You’re not alone. With the hustle and bustle of daily life, maintaining a strong heart has ...

“Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Dear Red Hot Mamas, Everyone should be proactive about their health, In fact, the effort that we put into incorporating good health measures, most of the ...

Does an Early Menopause Transition Cause Women to Leave the Workforce Sooner? New study concludes that an earlier menopause transition is associated with poorer perceived work ability and predicts lower recorded work participation and a higher disability pension rate in ...

Written by Ainsley Lawrence- Guest Contributor Menopause can be a particularly challenging time for many women. Yes, middle age and later life can offer so many rich and positive experiences. Nevertheless, menopause symptoms and the way they affect your day-to-day ...

The Combination of Migraine and Persistent Hot Flashes Could Prove Deadly New study suggests that women with both migraine and persistent hot flashes face double the risk of heart disease and triple the risk of stroke CLEVELAND, Ohio (Feb 14, ...

Written by Ainsley Lawrence- Guest Contributor Aging is something normally met with contempt and avoidance for women and treated as something to be fixed rather than celebrated. As a result of this, older women tend to be subjected to sexism ...

Practice Pearl: Sexually Transmitted Infections in Midlife Women According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are increasing in all age groups. And, contrary to the common assumption that older women are ...