A recent study found that women who use certain household and personal-care products and who have the highest levels of EDCs enter menopause 1.9 to 3.8 years earlier than those who have lower levels of the chemicals. And earlier menopause can have a significant effect on bone health, cardiovascular health, on memory and quality of life for women,” Dr. Amber […]

They’ve been going strong for decades and sold over 30 million records worldwide. But today, Belinda is going to be talking about a different aspect of her life, her transition through The Change, and sharing her perspectives on menopause and hot flashes. Dr. Mache Seibel: Welcome Belinda and thank you for spending some time with me. How long have the […]

This winter has proven to be one of the worst in years.  From relentless snow to icy roads, many people are feeling frigid temps for warmer climates. However, traveling puts additional stress on you and your skin. Regardless of whether you are traveling by car or plane, for business or pleasure, New York & New Jersey board certified dermatologist Dr. […]

Life changes in a split second. Deb got up at 6:30 a.m., went to the bathroom, and on the way back into the bedroom she tripped and fell. “I broke my ankle in three places. There followed an ambulance, hospital, and then two months in rehab: Everything had changed. I had broken my strong leg, while my other one is […]

More than a third of adults in the United States, 35.1 percent, are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Nearly 70 percent are at least overweight, and obesity in adolescents has quadrupled in the past three decades. Despite all the attention, an unhealthy amount of body fat remains a major health problem “Despite all the attention, an unhealthy […]

When you’re roaming up and down the grocery isles looking for healthy foods, keep in mind a new study showing that more than half of packaged grocery store foods contain too much added salt. The report, conducted by U.S. health officials, looked at packaged food sales in grocery stores and over half of those products exceeded the FDA healthy food […]

If your bladder has you feeling like a leaky faucet, you are not alone. If your bladder has you feeling like a leaky faucet, you are not alone. It’s called incontinence and it’s a frustrating problem for millions of Americans. Although men also have the problem, it affects many more women – over half will have some form of incontinence. […]

You have likely heard the story of how Angelina Jolie courageously and openly discussed her BRCA1 gene screening (NY Times Op-Ed March 24, 2015 A23) and the actions she took to lower her risk of breast and ovarian cancer. She has raised awareness for millions of women and has given them the courage to openly discuss genetic testing as a […]

Fitness and lifestyle consultant Kathy Smith has been at the forefront of fitness and health for more than 30 years … but to look at her you wouldn’t know that was possible. Kathy has sold about 20 million DVDs on walking, strength training, yoga, and more. She’s contributed so much to keeping women informed about their health. Kathy has also […]