Every January 6th it’s time to review why we should make the most out of National Cuddle-Up Day! The health benefits of cuddling are great. So great, in fact, that they earned ‘Cuddling’ a day in the national spotlight! Hugging and cuddling have the ability to keep us warm on chilly evenings while releasing much
Read More...Bone Density Loss & Osteoporosis – The Silent Mobility Thief? In February, the New York Times published an interesting article, ‘A Perfect Storm For broken Bones’, authored by Jane E. Brody, in their health section that discusses the factors that are brewing for aging Americans in the United States that may lead to more broken
Read More...January: the beginning of a new year, the month everyone decides to go back to the gym or get in shape, the month for changes or new beginnings. January is also Thyroid Awareness Month. The thyroid gland is located at the base of your neck in front of your trachea (or windpipe). The thyroid gland
Read More...You may have heard about bone density testing or scanning but how do you know if it’s a test you need? For women, when our estrogen levels decrease as we age, bone reabsorption begins to outpace the formation of new bone, which can lead to Osteoporosis. At The Woman’s Group, we offer the DEXA scan
Read More...The Top Five Menopause Myths Myth #1: Menopause begins at 50. Menopause begins at 50…or at 42…or 36…or 56. It really is different for every woman. The average woman begins menopause at 51, but you may start your transition anywhere from your 30’s to your 50’s. Menopause is technically defined as the absence of a
Read More...What’s worse than getting your period every month? Not getting it or not being able to predict its arrival! Ask any woman whose period comes at random times, and she will confirm how difficult it is to plan life around an irregular menstrual cycle. What can cause this? This blog post will discuss some of
Read More...In the wake of the Women’s Health Initiative 2002, many women and health experts continue to struggle with hormone replacement therapy. The trial was stopped early in 2002, because hormone users had a higher risk of breast cancer, heart disease, stroke and blood clots. Though the added risks were small, many women and their physicians
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