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_ Women's Health and Wellness Diabetes: A New Insight into the Protective Role of Estrogens By Sondra Forsyth article Epidemiological data indicate an explosion of type 2 diabetes cases for women after menopause. What is responsible for that? The … Read More→
_ Women's Health and Wellness Stroke Risk Factors Unique to Women Identified By Sondra Forsyth article Stroke disproportionately affects more women than men. It is the third leading cause of death in women in the United … Read More→
_ Cataracts Vision Health Cataract Surgery in Older Women Is Associated with Decreased Risk of Death By Sondra Forsyth article In older women with cataracts in the Women’s Health Initiative inititated by the National Institutes of Health, cataract surgery was … Read More→
_ Hormone therapy Menopausal Hormone Therapy Not Associated with Mortality or Deaths from Cardiovascular Disease By Jane Farrell article The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) hormone therapy trials tested the most common formulations of hormone therapy – estrogen and progestin, … Read More→
_ Osteoporosis Some Osteoporosis Medicines May Not Be Beneficial Over the Long Term By Jane Farrell article Women who took bisphosphonates for up to 13 years in an effort to combat osteoporosis had no fewer fractures than … Read More→
_ Grandparenting Parenting Medication Safety: Advice for New Parents ΓÇô and Grandparents! By Sondra Forsyth article If your family has recently welcomed the addition of a precious newborn, make sure you know how to administer medications … Read More→
_ Women's Health and Wellness The Social Costs of Smell Loss in Older Women By Sondra Forsyth article A 2017 study of older U.S. adults conducted by researchers from the Monell Center in Philadelphia and collaborating institutions reports … Read More→
_ The Posture of Happiness By Sondra Forsyth article When someoneΓÇÖs unhappy, their posture shows it. Body language expresses our mood and attitude. ItΓÇÖs common-sense to know a friend … Read More→
_ Menopause Better Sleep During and After Menopause Can Lead to Better Sex By Sondra Forsyth article Sleep disturbance is common for many women during menopause, which can lower the odds of sexual satisfaction. That is the … Read More→
_ Menopause Decline in Sexual Function During the Menopause Transition By Sondra Forsyth article Although most medical professionals (and their patients) agree that sexual function declines with age, there remains debate about the contribution … Read More→
_ Menopause Women's Health and Wellness An Earlier Menopause May Mean Longer-Lasting Symptoms By Jane Farrell article The earlier the onset of menopause, the longer a woman may experience symptoms, a new study shows. Researchers from the … Read More→
_ Women's Health and Wellness Clinical Trials Often Exclude Women Even Though Sex Hormones Can Alter Results By Sondra Forsyth article “Right now, when you go to the doctor and you are given a prescription, it might not ever have been … Read More→
Breast Cancer, Mammograms & Menopause By Sondra Forsyth blog The news media has lots to say about breast cancer, mammograms, and menopause. At times, I find myself a bit […]
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_ Menopause Telephone Therapy Eases Menopause Symptoms By Sondra Forsyth article Chatting on the phone with a “sleep coach” and keeping a nightly sleep diary significantly improve sleep quality and reduce … Read More→
_ Solve the Medical Riddle: She Has a Fever, Nausea, Neck Pain, and a Headache, Fourth Week By Sondra Forsyth article EditorΓÇÖs note: Welcome to our thirdAGE feature that gives you a chance to play medical sleuth as we share the … Read More→
_ Solve the Medical Riddle: She Has a Fever, Nausea, Neck Pain, and a Headache, Third Week By Sondra Forsyth article EditorΓÇÖs note: Welcome to our thirdAGE feature that gives you a chance to play medical sleuth as we share the … Read More→