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During the menopause years, some women experience adding a few more pounds than they had before menopause. Shira Gordiner, D.O., says, “this may have more to do with the decreased amount of activity than changing hormones. However, it’s always a good idea to discuss with your doctor to make sure hormones are properly balanced.” There…

It seems like just yesterday when you learned about your pregnancy, now your due date is fast approaching. Perhaps some anxiety and nervousness is starting to bubble up. Here are a few tips shared by Kelly Campbell, M.D., that may help calm your nerves as you get ready to welcome your new baby into this…

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A new report states that binge drinking in women and girls has become a huge problem in our society, not widely recognized though. Binge drinking has been a factor in 23,000 deaths each year in girls and women. Do you know if your daughter, wife, sister, or mother is at risk of binge drinking? A…

Osteoporosis, or “porous bones”, is a disease that weakens the bone structure, leading to the loss of bone mass and strength. The disease can lead to sudden fractures, usually in the back and hips. Andrew Markowitz, M.D., a menopause physician at Women’s Health and Menopause Center, says, “Due to the reduction of estrogen during perimenopause…

No doubt you’ve heard of folic acid, but do you know what it does? Folic Acid, or folate, is a B vitamin that helps prevent brain and spinal cord birth defects. “I advise pregnant women take at least 1000 mcg of folic acid before and during pregnancy,” an obstetrics physician at Women’s Health and Menopause…