Apparently, I’m a bit of a hypochondriac, because I’ve coerced my doctors to check out my working parts several times in the last few months. In August I lifted a heavy suitcase and since then have had weird twinges in my stomach. That led me to go to the ER where they gave me an abdominal ultrasound. When I was a kid, I was convinced I didn’t have blood and guts like … [Read more...]
STDs Among Baby Boomers Are Rising – How Can You Keep Safe?
As we age and establish ourselves in the world, some of our worries fade. We care less about our appearance, social status, finances, and so on. Other concerns, however, we don’t have the luxury of forgetting about. Nothing exemplifies this point better than the STD crisis affecting the baby boomer population. If this statement has you rolling your eyes, consider the … [Read more...]
Cheryl Hines has a Painfully Awkward Conversation About Vulvar & Vaginal Atrophy
I interviewed Cheryl Hines, who is an Emmy nominated actress best known for her comedic starring roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm and Suburgatory. Cheryl is currently the spokeswoman for a new campaign for AMAG Pharmaceuticals called “Painfully Awkward Conversations." It’s for post-menopausal women who may be experiencing VVA – Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy. I was a huge fan of … [Read more...]
A Doctor Explains What Women Need to Know About Post-Menopause
I interviewed Dr. Charlotte Yeh, MD, about what older women need to know about post-menopause. She is the Chief Medical Officer for AARP Services, Inc., the wholly-owned taxable subsidiary of AARP and is a board-certified emergency physician. Dr. Yeh has more than 30 years of health care experience. She is an expert in health care delivery in the areas of quality, … [Read more...]
How to Find Relief for Menopausal Symptoms Naturally
Women in their 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s go through various stages of menopausal symptoms and their supplemental needs change with each transition. For those looking for a natural solution, there is a line of products called Femarelle® that addresses each stage. It’s made with a proprietary tofu extract (without soy isoflavones) I was given samples to try and review. The … [Read more...]
