The single most important question every woman needs to ask her doctor is “What do I need to do to be healthy,” says Robin H. Miller, MD, a board certified internist, integrative medicine specialist and co-author of “The Smart Woman’s Guide to Midlife and Beyond”. When it comes to women’s health the three major areas that are top priority include: heart health, breast health and bone health. It’s important to talk with your doctor or…
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By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Her muscles and joints ached. Her throat was raw and sore and throbbing headaches came on without warning. She felt foggy-headed all the time, and had trouble remembering simple thoughts or following reruns of familiar TV sitcoms. Even though she was bone-tired all the time, she had trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. And there was no stamina for everyday tasks, let alone the activities she enjoyed doing with…
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By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Have you ever been in a public bathroom and noticed the number of people that don’t wash their hands? It doesn’t matter where you are. You can be in a mall, an airport, a hospital, a restaurant, a school, a concert, work, a sporting event and the list can go on and on. People are not washing their hands. Hand Washing Isn’t Sexy Okay so this topic isn’t so…
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