“My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She’s ninety-seven now, and we don’t know where the heck she is.” -Ellen DeGeneres Dear Red Hot Mamas, Is it possible to live your life without limits at ...

Contributed by Grace Clark- Guest Contributor What is Periodontitis? Periodontitis, commonly known as gum disease, is an oral condition that affects the gums and bones supporting the teeth. People with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing gum disease and ...

Contributed by Brooke Faulkner- Guest Contributor Since our body changes with age, we must change the way we treat it. As a woman approaching or in the midst of her midlife years, you may be at a loss of how to ...

You want to pass on certain things like family traditions, a grandmother’s quilt or dad’s love of books—but no one wants to pass on a serious illness. Take charge of your health and help protect those around you by asking ...

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 ...

“And, in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years”. –  Abraham Lincoln Dear Red Hot Mamas, By now, we’ve all probably had enough of the cold winter weather and cocooning up ...

Contributed by The Center for Innovative GYN Care FIBROIDS AFFECT AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN DISPROPORTIONATELY Seventy to eighty percent of American women will develop uterine fibroids by age 50. For African-American women that becomes a staggering 90%. Even with an already high rate of occurrence, African-American women ...

Contributed by Sandy Funches- Guest Contributor When it comes to vaginal health, women often have several thoughts running through their mind. However, they are either afraid to ask them aloud or rely on myths instead of facts, leading to a scary ...

Glaucoma is a serious condition that can cause blindness. Over 3 million Americans have glaucoma.  It is often called “the sneak thief of sight” since many people are unaware that glaucoma has few symptoms or warning signs in its early ...

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower” –         Albert Camus Dear Red Hot Mamas, Let’s Celebrate World Menopause Day on October 18, 2017 Menopause truly is a women’s only club.  And, Red Hot Mamas unites with women across the ...