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posted 03/10/2009, comments (2)

The Skinny on Dry Skin

Sometimes I feel like a prune. Everything seems to be drying up and wrinkling. The skin on my upper chest and back constantly itches. Honestly, I have a back scratcher in a desk drawer at home and one at work. My scalp has started itching. No amount of hand cream helps my hands. I feel like I have the creepy-crawlies. What's going... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/23/2009, comments (0)

Menopause Is About To Get Sexy!

Can there be a woman on Earth (or at least in this Hemisphere) who hasn't seen an episode or a season of the TV show, Sex and the City? I was never a fan of the show starring Sarah Jessica Parker, but friends dragged me to the film when it came out and I have to admit, it was fun. If you haven't seen it, it chronicles how these women with... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/05/2009, comments (0)

What We Have In Common With Oprah

Like many of us, I've made a New Year's resolution to lose weight. I know it's only a few days into the year, but so far I'm doing ok. I got the treadmill fixed, that was step one. Then I got on it. That was step two. So far so good. I know I'm not the only one who has noticed a big difference in my weight gain since menopause. It's in my... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/11/2008, comments (0)

Leaky Pipes and What To Do About Them

Most of us can deal with hot flashes (barely), the weight gain and the mood swings, but perhaps the MOST embarrassing and annoying aspect of menopause is urinary incontinence, "leaky pipes," as some TV commercials refer to it. It happens at this stage in our lives because of the loss of hormones in our vagina and lower... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/08/2008, comments (0)

10 Things to Know Before You Go To the Doctor

It's December, and I know you're all busy, but it's also the month to see a doctor. For those of you who have Flexible Spending Accounts through you employer, or your partner's employer, you need to use the money in that account by the end of the year. For those who have insurance, usually your deductible begins again in January, so now's a good... Read more Chevron

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