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Dorian Martin

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Menopausal Women Need to be Vigilant about Vitamin D Intake

So are you getting your vitamin D? Unfortunately, some international reports are finding that women who are going through menopause may not be getting enough of this critical vitamin. One study out of Spain followed 3,574 women, ages 45-68, who were in perimenopause as well as those who were postmenopausal. The researchers looked at these... Read more Chevron

posted 11/11/2011, comments (0)|

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The Test All Menopausal Women Need to Take to Determine Risk of Osteoporosis

After recently interviewing Dr. Tara Allmen (who created the informational DVD, “Menopause in an Hour”), I am increasingly focusing on avoiding osteoporosis. But how can you tell if you’re at risk? Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Mehmet Oz addressed this question in a column (linked to above) published in the Houston... Read more Chevron

posted 06/18/2010, comments (3)|

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Mark Your Calendar! National Women's Health Week is Coming Up in May

Recently I treated myself to lunch out with the pleasure of a new issue of More magazine as my dining company. As I plunged my fork into my salad, my interest was piqued by an advertisement by General Electric promoting National Women’s Health Week. GE’s promotion is designed to encourage women to take an active role in their own... Read more Chevron

posted 04/28/2010, comments (0)|

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ABC News Warns of Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs May Lead to Broken Bones

As women go through perimenopause and menopause, one of the emerging concerns is how to stop the loss of bone density. Experts are not sure what causes the extreme speed-up of bone breakdown after menopause. What we do know is that by age 65, approximately 30% of women have developed osteoporosis, while after age 80, 70% of women suffer from... Read more Chevron

posted 03/10/2010, comments (0)|

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Study: Hot Flashes May Be Warning Sign of Low Bone Density

Seems like many of my friends are battling hot flashes – and a recent report indicates they also may be fighting off low bone density. According to “What Your Hot Flashes May Be Telling You” in the October 2009 issue of More magazine, a new study by University of California-Los Angeles researchers suggests that women who have hot... Read more Chevron

posted 02/23/2010, comments (0)|

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