“Summer afternoon-summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language”.                                         ~Henry James ...

Contributed by Dr. Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Expert Nicely defined muscles hint at strength and endurance and a healthy lifestyle. Some of us even work hard to build them. There’s one set of muscles that can not only help with the ...

Contributed by Karen Giblin- Red Hot Mamas Expert Menopause may cause problems with your teeth and gums. Fluctuating hormone levels may contribute to making our gums more sensitive and vulnerable to infections. As our estrogen levels plummet, our mouth becomes drier; ...

“Be like a flower and turn your face to the sun.” – Kahlil Gibran Dear Red Hot Mamas, Spring is finally here after our long bout of cold spells we’ve succumbed to in New Jersey. It’s so great to see the ...

Contributed by Karen Giblin- Red Hot Mamas Expert   Osteoporosis literally means porous bones. It is a disease that makes a person’s bones weak and makes them more prone to fracture. Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million ...

Contributed by Rebecca Evans- Guest Contributor For many arthritis sufferers, one of the most frustrating parts is how inevitable so much of it can sometimes be. But a big part of that frustration is the result of misunderstanding, so let’s take ...

Contributed by Brooke Faulkner- Guest Contributor Menopause can seem like a betrayal of the body. After decades of getting used to the first round of puberty, this second major change in the body can cause stress and discomfort. Of course, menopause ...

Contributed by Barbara Dehn NP, FAANP, NCMP- Red Hot Mamas Expert There’s lots of reasons why sex might be painful after you turn 50. For many women as estrogen levels decline during midlife, their vaginas become much more dry and don’t have ...

“Do not look back on happiness or dream of it in the future. You are only sure of today; do not let yourself be cheated out of it.” – Henry Ward Beecher Dear Red Hot Mamas, We’ve all heard the adage ...