The Roundup – a few highlights
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I would be remiss if I didn’t admit that this well-received monthly feature seems to have fallen off Flashfree post list. So, as of today, I am officially reviving it. Rather than list four month’s worth of highlights, I’ve decided to pick and choose a few favourites so you don’t miss anything. Still, my mind isn’t yours’ so feel free to peruse the monthly archives.
Without further ado…
- Female viagra hits a new low in the bedroom. Hypoactive sexual desire disorder is real to many women, who suffering from reduced libido and interest. But can a pill address the underlying issues, such as emotions, relationships, environment and hormones?
- HRT – Wait a moment! Stopping hormone replacement might be bad for your menopause. In fact, it appears that symptoms might suddenly appear out of nowhere.
- When it comes to calcium, think moderation. Women need calcium and vitamin D as they age. But too much of a good thing may be dangerous.
- That ole glass ceiling still isn’t cracked. Want a raise? Some individuals would have you believe that you should let your femininity drive your bargaining.
- HRT – Ask the hard questions. Are you considering starting hormone replacement? Be sure that you know the facts.
- It’s about time…weight, that is. The time of day may determine how much weight you gain as much as what you are eating.
The Roundup: January News and Tidbits
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Is it already February? This year is going to fly by. Into the tens and closer to Spring! Let’s take a look at what January brought in terms of menopause and midlife:
- Needling your way into the ’10s- ACUFLASH is back in a big way, with more data showing the power of acupuncture for alleviating hot flashes.
- Wednesday Bubble: What’s black and red and so not over? – Are black cohosh and red clover safe and effective for menopausal symptoms? Take a look at this comparison to other treatments.
- Got ‘tude? – Leave those negative thoughts and impressions behind. They may be affecting how you experience menopause and even worsen symptoms.
- When it comes to physical fitness, forget the hormones –If you’re taking hormones to stave off the physical decline of old age, you’re wasting your time.
- Wednesday Bubble: Fiagra – Sex sells. Even during menopause.
- Preventing heart disease in menopause: it’s as easy as L-D-L – Wondering why heart disease risk increases as women age? Apparently, a surge in cholesterol levels just before menopause sets in is an important piece of the puzzle.
- Baby got back – That ass and thighs you’re trying to shed? Wait a minute; it might actually prolong your life.
- Wednesday bubble: take care of your wants and needles – Fear of needles may lead to laser acupuncture. However, there’s not a lot of evidence that it works.
- Keep it cool: SHEEX – This breathable fabric takes you off the court and into bed, night sweats – no worries!
- A doc and a diva walk up to a rooftop – Red not-so-hot Mama’s founder takes the conversation to the rooftop and pow wows with a doc about a hormonal patch. No, this is way too good to make up.
- Wednesday Bubble: Scentuelle seduction – deux – Time for the reveal! Here’s what I think about Scentuelle and its role in menopause strategies.
The Roundup: 2009
I had originally written a December Roundup like months prior. And it mysteriously disappeared into the black hole of writing, socks and earrings.
Taking a page from the book of “stir things up,” I decided to shed this year by posting some of my favorites. So, without further interruption, I bring you my top five of 2009. (BTW, I’d love to hear your feedback on the posts that rocked your world, made you happy or sad or that made you think a bit harder.)
- Pink Elephant – Sisters! Listen up – time to start supporting (and not bullying) one another in the workplace.
- Well Well Well – Is wellbeing reallly elusive during menopause?
- Are you rubberstamping the cougar narrative? – Meet Lina, the cougar of cougars who’s turning the notion of cougars on its head….and then some.
- Breast cancer – it’s personal. – My mother, my story. Can’t we do better?
- Wednesday Bubble: Bifocals, babies, hot steamy flashes of perspective. It is enough. – Writer and friend Patti Digh shows us why it’s time to call in the dumpster and accept.
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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.
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