Search Results for: women’s health

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May 12, 2022/Women's Health

How To Prevent Osteoporosis After Menopause

… and osteoporosis (weak bones). “Adults should not break bones when they fall from a standing position,” says women’s health specialist Holly L. Thacker, MD, FACP. “That is not a standard part of aging.”Bone …

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July 19, 2022/Women's Health

Could Hot Flashes or Night Sweats Mean Something Serious?

… and wake up drenched in sweat during the night.So, should you be concerned?Internal medicine and women’s health specialist Andrea Sikon, MD, explains what’s normal when it comes to hot flashes and …

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March 5, 2025/Women's Health

Menopause Memory Loss: Should You Be Worried?

… nights a week. But the older you get, the more intentional you have to be about your health.Women’s health specialist Sobia Khan, MD, encourages you to:Get enough sleep.Eat a balanced diet …

June 2, 2025/Primary Care

6 Reasons You Should Have a Primary Care Provider or Family Medicine Provider

… care.Family medicine providers are a kind of PCP. They can care for children, adults, seniors and women’s health concerns. That can make them a good fit if you’re looking for a single …

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July 5, 2022/Nutrition

Menopause Diet: What To Eat To Help Manage Symptoms

… affect your bones, muscle mass and metabolism.Luckily, the foods you eat may make a significant difference. Women’s health specialist Lynn Pattimakiel, MD, explains what foods to try (or avoid) to help alleviate symptoms …

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November 3, 2022/Women's Health

Do Tampons Expire?

… perfect breeding ground for bacteria and mold to take hold.“Bacteria thrive in wet, moist places,” says women’s health specialist Sara Youngblood, CNP. “You might never have thought about whether tampons could develop mold …

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October 17, 2022/Women's Health

How To Tell You’re Near the End of Perimenopause

Officially, menopause occurs when you haven’t had a period for 12 months. Alas, it’s not quite as simple as, “Now it’s here, now it’s gone.” First comes perimenopause, a transitional stage …

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February 7, 2023/Recipes

Recipe: Simple Crescent Bread Rolls

Who doesn’t love warm crescent rolls right out of the oven? Our simple recipe is delicious as a meal or as an appetizer.Ingredients1 yeast cake or 1 package of dry yeast, softened in …

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July 30, 2025/Women's Health

Are Scented Tampons and Pads Bad for You?

Have you ever heard the phrase “The vagina is a self-cleaning oven”? It’s true.Your vagina, with its complex balance of bacteria, is constantly washing away its own naturally renewing cells and microorganisms …

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June 23, 2022/Women's Health

Do Uterine Fibroids Cause Fatigue? What You Can Do About It

Uterine fibroids affect anywhere from 40% to 80% of women. And while these noncancerous growths on your uterus are common, they affect everyone differently. For some, symptoms might be mild or unnoticeable, while for others …