The roundup: August news and tidbits

Posted by Liz on Aug 31, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

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One of my dad’s favorite sayings (in response to the question, “what’s going on,”) is “there’s a lot going on.” And in August, there was!

For your perusal, the highlights:

• Solitude – It takes courage to allow oneself to be deeply loved….a brief (and highly personal) exploration of the difference between solitude and isolation.
• Reaching the gentler sex: why marketing to women requires a holistic approach. Guest post by Andrea Learned – A glimpse into why we need to act holistically in our lives and our careers; as women, it’s an essential part of our fabric.
• Better living through chemistry – your aging skin – Dermatologists at the American Academy of Dermatology weigh in on why HRT is not your best bet for improving your appearance.
• Buyer beware: on snake oil, menopause and Michael Jackson – What a trifecta! A treatise on snake oil treatments for menopause and why you might want to avoid the big tent at all costs.
• Midlife metamorphosis – Midlife is not a four-letter word, even when it comes to men….a glimpse into the male psyche, and the challenges our partners face as they age.
• Cheers! (Please don’t let me burst this one!) – One of my favorite Wednesday Bubbles – can red wine increase sexual desire?
• Giving voice – Damn those hormones! Data suggest that our voices may be subject to change, along with the rest of us.
• Transition without tears – Once again, advertisers show why Big Pharma doesn’t get it!
• Maca What? – Peruvian Maca looks promising for menopausal symptoms, or does it?
• Beer boosts bones – An alliterative glance at beer and how it might provide support of bones, in moderation of course.
• What’s your chill factor? – No more fighting over that remote, at least when it comes to hot flashes. Wirelessly chill your sleep.
• Cool like dat – Drink your menopause away…once daily! Seriously?
• Battle of the bulge – Researchers reveal the culprit behind the extra 5 lbs you’re carrying.