The Roundup: November news and tidbits
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Time for November highlights. A new feature, a few guest posts and lots of controversy in this month’s mix:
- Introducing….It’s raining men. It’s a new month and a new feature on Flashfree. I am looking for men to lend their perspectives. Here’s one guys’ take.
- Wednesday Bubble: Equol-ity. Can the plant-based S-equol alleviate hot flashes? The evidence continues to mount in its favor.
- Oh, baby – a new glam parent is born. Forty Weeks’ Julia Beck provides some important tips for Boomer grandparents on breastfeeding and support.
- Be still my heart. When it comes to heart disease, knowledge is power. Heart attacks are on the rise in midlife women. Wondering why?
- Wednesday Bubble: Bifocals, babies, hot steamy flashes of perspective. It is enough. Author Patti Digh graces the pages of Flashfree with her insight and wisdom: time to call in the dumpster.
- Hip fracture, early menopause and age. Researchers show that early menopause is not a risk factor for hip fracture. Here’s what you can do right now to keep your bones in good shape.
- Viva la sweats! Forget the sheets! Who knew that night sweats might actually save your life?
- Wednesday Bubble: One pill makes you…. Coming to bedrooms soon: the new Viagra-like compound for women.
- Dem bones were made for dancing. Who says you can’t have fun while boosting your bone health? ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ are you listening?
- New Flash! Just a spit away… Is comprehensive non-invasive testing on the horizon for women? Researchers say that your saliva may hold important clues to illnesses as you age.
- Wednesday Bubble: NutraFem promises much. Will it deliver? There’s a novel multi-botanical on the market and it’s looking promising for controlling hot flashes and night sweats.
- Battle of the middle-aged bulge: pick your poison. That abdominal donut may cause you to lose your mind, if you don’t have a heart attack first. Time to get moving!
The Roundup: October news and tidbits
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Wow! Where did October go? I missed most of it; hope you didn’t miss a thing. If so, here’s the month’s Roundup:
- Redux: HRT & lung cancer – The risks keep growing and the benefits keep shrinking. HRT and lung cancer deaths – more information.
- Explore your P.A.S.S.I.O.N.: an excerpt from the Fearless Factor – Author and motivational speaker Jacqueline Wales talks about how to put passion back into your life, the non-sexual ilk
- Wednesday Bubble: breast cancer during menopause. Move your body – Researchers say that physical activity can prevent breast cancer. But, intensity and timing play an important role too!
- Got sleep? – No? No worries; you’re in good company. But ‘one size fits all’ probably isn’t going to improve dysfunction.
- Spray that forgetfulness away – Can a testosterone spray help you remember?
- Wednesday Bubble: red or white? Can wine choice affect breast cancer risk – When it comes to breast cancer, moderation is important. Evidently, wine choice is too!
- Tender breasts and HRT: do you need to worry? – New research links tender breasts during HRT to 48% higher risk of breast cancer.
- Ladies of the world, flashers, sweat-ers, mood swingers. It’s World Menopause Day – One of my favourite posts from last year, reprised.
- Cougar Life – Looking for a cub? A new dating site is looking too!
- Wednesday Bubble: herbs for breast cancer prevention – Study findings suggest that use of certain herbal preparations may prevent invasive breast cancer.
- Burn Baby Burn, Reposted – An online survey is looking for women who suffer from burning mouth syndrome.
- Aging Backwards in Minutes: A guest post by Jackie Silver – Got 30 minutes? Author Jackie Silver has some tips on what to do with the time.
- The Domino Effect – Does one menopausal symptom beget another? Yes. And no.
- Wednesday Bubble: Breast Cancer – it’s personal – breast cancer hits close to home and close to the bone. My story.
The Roundup: September News and Tidbits
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Because October starts tomorrow, I’m replacing this week’s Wednesday Bubble with the monthly Roundup. Here’s an overview of September’s post in case you missed one or want to revisit it.
Enjoy!
- Wednesday Bubble: Big dietary changes one small step at a time. A guest post by Miz Fit – Carrying around a “freshwoman forty” (or ten)? Fitness expert and author Carla Birnberg shares some tips on how to change your habits, and your body.
- Cougar 101: Pimp your hide -The Cougar Convention hits the West Coast with a roarrrrr. See what a bit of botox, plumped lips and a nip and tuck yield.
- Sinking your teeth into…osteoporosis – Time to bone up on osteoporosis as researchers now link the disease with tooth loss.
- Wednesday Bubble: Turmeric… too good to be true? – Is this Indian spice hiding some important benefits beneath its yellow facade?
- Overworked, overextended, overstressed and underserved – A global survey reveals that women are not only busier than ever, but they are also shouldering a burden of extreme proportions. What can we do to change this burgeoning problem?
- A is for adiposity, F is for falls, M is for muscle weakness. Together they spell “D” – Research shows the Vitamin D is more important than ever for postmenopausal women: what you need to know.
- Wednesday Bubble: the best medicine – A laugh a day keeps disease at bay. No kidding.
- Calcium conundrum: which supplement should I choose? -When it comes to preventing bone loss, calcium supplements are all the same. Or are they?
- More on breast cancer and HRT – Time to take this killer off the market. More bad news for women who use HRT.
- Wednesday Bubble: Blame it on – Hormones. Women are suicidal and more unhappy than thirty years ago. The reason? Must be menopause.
- Keep it greasy – with Zestra® – Feeling a bit hot below the belt? Despite all the hype, this sensual oil is unlikely to improve your sex life. Or your aroma.
The roundup: August news and tidbits
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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.
The Roundup: July news and tidbits
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A lot of interesting going-on’s during the month of July make for a wonderful roundup. Peruse and enjoy!
- Weathering your hot flashes – Where you live may influence how much you flash; here’s why.
- Acupuncture and hot flashes: a winning combination -Finally, researchers have figured out how to apply Western scientific methodology without diluting the core of Eastern philosophy. The result is a win-win for women with hot flashes!
- Sexuality during menopause: blurring the lines -When we think about sexuality during midlife, are we excluding the role that our emotional experiences, culture and how we relate to one another play?
- Men. Oh. Pause. Rewind. – Guest blogger, author, screenwriter and editor Amy Ferris shares an excerpt of her new book: ‘Marrying George Clooney: Confessions from a Midlife Crisis’ and provides a glimpse into her midlife rollercoaster.
- Menopausal Magnestism – Can’t have the heat of summer without some humor. This new product will ignite and delight you!
- Close to the bone – Can certain types of isoflavones prevent bone loss as well as hormones or bisphosphonates?
- Three’s a charm…breast cancer, lung cancer deaths and ovarian cancer – HRT is linked to increases in ovarian cancer. When does the madness stop?
- What did I forget/hear/see/say… – Researchers say to think twice before gaining weight during menopause. You may lose more than your figure!
- Early menopause and lung cancer – Have you had a hysterectomy? You may be at risk for lung cancer – read more.
- Menopausal pregnancy? – Dr. Frankenstein would’ve had a field day: a provocative tale of midlife pregnancies and ovarian transplants.
- Just the facts, Jack – Is the Hot Flash Relief Program doing a mind meld on you? Here’s a few tips on how to discern comparative data.
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