Friends are relatives you make for yourself”  -Eustache Deschamps Dear Red Hot Mamas, Have you ever noticed how we, as women, oftentimes watch over one another? While attending Red Hot Mamas programs throughout the US, I’ve noticed how rich and ...

Dear Red Hot Mamas, Mark your calendar as October 18th is World Menopause Day! Now, I bet you are wondering just when, why, and how this special day has evolved. And, you are probably pondering as to why it even ...

“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will have truly defeated age”… ...

Contributed by Katie Rosenbrock http://www.theactivetimes.com/fitness/your-first-time/exercising-during-and-after-menopause-what-every-woman-needs-know Whether you already exercise regularly or you plan to begin a new fitness regimen soon, as a woman experiencing menopause you’re likely wondering how, if at all, physical activity might affect your body. The good ...

 “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”   -Oscar Wilde   Dear Red Hot Mamas, As a patient advocate, I always suggest the importance of women gaining the upper hand in their medical care.  It’s important for ...

“Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been.”                                                                         Jimmy Buffett Dear Red Hot Mamas, Because of the intense heat this summer my skin has taken a toll. My skin has become overheated and dried out. Just where has ...

“Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world”                                                          -Gustave Flaubert   Dear Red Hot Mamas, There maybe a few pot holes left in the road, but the winter certainly has ended. Many ...

  Dear Red Hot Mamas,   From a young age, my father taught me an important lesson in life, which was the value of listening. I admit that this sometimes was difficult for me, as I am a “champion talker”. ...

Breast cancer survivors are at increased risk of developing thyroid cancer, especially within five years of their breast cancer diagnosis, according to a new analysis of a large national database. The study results were presented Thursday, March 5th at the ...

“Winter is on my head, but eternal spring is in my heart”  ~Victor Hugo   Dear Red Hot Mamas, By now we all are looking forward to winter being over.  I personally wish for hot flashes to occur when I’m ...