When you think about weight loss in relation to health, rather than as a way to fulfill an image, the discussion becomes one about disease prevention, rather than ego or appearance. And we need more of that. Because obesity and being overweight are lady killers…

Women fall victim in numbers much higher than men to dementia. The culprit? Certain drugs, aimed at women and disguised by conventional healthcare as “good” medicine, have been found to set you up to live out your senior years without your mind or your memories.

As any mother knows, motherhood is all about sacrifices. Giving birth is hard on the body. Even more so when you give birth to many children. Women who do it put themselves at risk for depression, obesity… and, according to a new study, maybe even Alzheimer’s…

Postmenopausal women are at particular risk of developing breast cancer that metastasizes (spreads), and there are a few things that can contribute to that risk. But this one thing makes her risk of aggressive cancer skyrocket. Hint: It’s not HRT…

A lot of changes come with perimenopause and menopause, but giving up your sleep doesn’t have to be one of them. Use the tips here to help overcome the hot flashes that keep you awake, manage your hormones and reset your body’s internal clock for a better night’s rest…

There are so many supplements that can benefit your body in different ways that it can feel impossible to narrow it down to which ones you really need. No worries! Here are the top six vitamins and minerals all women over 40 should take for their best health…

Hot flashes, mood swings and trouble sleeping are nearly-universal symptoms of peri-menopause. Many a joke has been made about women wearing shorts in the dead of winter. But there are subtle signs your body may send, and knowing them can make relief easier…

Plenty of studies have proven the positive effects of exercise in cancer patients, not only in their mental health but in actually slowing the growth of the cancer itself. In fact, the level of evidence is really indisputable. But what exercise is best? Here’s what to do…

Don’t you dread mammograms? Not only are they uncomfortable but that blast of radiation isn’t doing you any favors. What if you could “see” breast cancer cells faster than a mammogram could… and make changes to lower your cancer risks and preserve your breast health, would you?

I was in “that” aisle of the drugstore the other day. You know the one… the feminine hygiene aisle, and I was floored by the number of products out there. But, are they safe? Are they healthy to use on some of the most sensitive tissue on your entire body?

Some studies indicate that women who take synthetic, chemically modified prescription hormones for extended periods of time have an increased incidence of breast cancer, heart attack and stroke, and pulmonary embolism. So lets’ talk about bio-identical therapy…

I commonly get questions from my female patients about the use of synthetic progestogens in menopause and this month a new patient came to me taking Prempro. I’d like to share why naturally-derived progesterone is safer and more effective.