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Kegels: There’s an App for That!

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I just gave a talk to 75 midlife women. When I asked them to raise their hands if they are experiencing a little leaking when they cough, sneeze or laugh, guess what? About 1/2 raised their hands. OMG!

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Do I Need a Pap Smear?

Many of my patients come in to see me wondering about all the new guidelines and how often they need Pap smears.

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Your Skin, Hair and Breasts at Menopause & Midlife

If you’re like many women, you’re not just dealing with hot flashes and night sweats. There are many more new and unwelcome surprises at mid-life.

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What If Your Bra Could Help Detect Breast Cancer?

The iTBra, designed to find breast cancer in women with increased breast density.

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20 Practical Ways to Limit Carbs

It’s tempting to think about completely eliminating carbs, however, that’s very difficult, hard to sustain beyond about 3 weeks and is part of a phenomenon known as “all or nothing thinking”.

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What is Perimenopause?

There are as many different experiences of midlife as there are women. The truth is way, way, way before your periods stop completely, there’s a time of transition, known as Perimenopause.

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What Is a Carbohydrate?

Carbohydrates are any food that contains starch, sugar, grains or fiber. That means anything made with flour or wheat, corn, rice or beans.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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