All Things Menopause :: Expert Voices

Focus On the Floor

Back in the day, it appears, “the weaker sex” thought a lot about their floors. As Madison Avenue ad men not so subtly…
Making Sense of Calcium

Is calcium supplementation right for you? When people think about calcium levels in our body, most people think of what can go…
From the Heart

Much of the information about women's health and aging focuses on breast cancer. And it’s true 1 in 8 women will develop…
My Italian Weight Loss Little White Lie

I dreaded the weekly weigh in at Weight Watchers. Post - menopausal weight is keeping me from the Sport Illustrated front page.…
Sex and the Sandwich Generation

A few weeks ago my husband and I found ourselves in a situation that doesn’t come often enough. We were home alone, and our…
Study Shows Increase in Migraine During Perimenopause and Menopause

Reuters Health reports that a new study from Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain has found an increase in high-frequency…
Perimenopause - The Storm Before The Calm

Perimenopause affects women physically, mentally and emotionally. Its symptoms can make you feel like you are crazy are…
Is Your Thermostat Malfunctioning?

Hot flashes are a nemesis for 75 percent of women during menopause. They begin during perimenopause and intensify during…
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

We have all been there before---sharp, painful stomach cramps and spasms that could be the beginning of a dreaded period or…
What the heck are the new guidelines for mammograms?

If you are completely confused raise your hand, or in the world of social media, just click "Like"! Mammograms save lives,…