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Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host and Executive Director, Dr. Holly L. Thacker, kicks off the very first podcast episode introducing the Speaking of Women's Health program and sharing tips on how women of all ages can ingest more iron.

Through-out the female life cycle there are some special demands for iron. Iron is a mineral that both sexes need in order to carry oxygen through out the body. Iron deficiency can lead to extreme fatigue and feeling lightheaded, as well as a painful tongue and pale skin color. As a mother, a women’s health physician and being blessed with two grandchildren and a pregnant daughter-in-law, iron is on Dr. Thacker's mind! 

Dr. Thacker shares 7 tips to add iron rich foods to your diet, including easy-to-make recipes. Tune in to our next podcast episode and don't forget to live our motto Be Strong, Be Healthy, Be in Charge!

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Dr. Sobia Khan will be sharing several columns in her Educational Series of Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Approach for Perimenopause.

In September 2023, SCYNEXIS issued a voluntary nationwide recall of 2 lots of BREXAFEMME (ibrexafungerp tablets) to the consumer level in the US market due to potential cross contamination with a non-antibacterial ß-lactam drug substance in the ibrexafungerp citrate used to manufacture the BREXAFEMME® tablets.Scynexis has Brexafemme temporarily unavailable and the company cannot estimate when the product will return to the market.BREXAFEMME, an oral, non-azole medication, is the first and only…

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Dr. Sonal Patil explains the different types of stress and how to successfully manage stressful situations in your life.

Magnesium is important to your overall health as it helps regulate blood pressure and blood sugar and helps you manage stress, migraines and muscles aches and pains.Magnesium deficiency is very common in women. Symptoms of magnesium deficiency can include:fatiguestiffnessloss of appetitemuscle spasmsnauseaHow Much Magnesium Do We Need?The daily recommendation of magnesium for adult females is between 310-320 mg. Adult males need between 400-420 mg each day.It's best to get the recommended…

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker's column on the importance of iron and the sex-specific factors in the female lifecycle.

Alexis Supan RD shares simple ways we can start to eat healthier.

Did you know eight million U.S. women over 50 suffer from osteoporosis? It is called a “silent disease” because those who develop it may not notice any changes until a bone breaks, but in most cases, it can be preventable. According to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, as much as 20% of bone loss occurs within your first five years of menopause, a time when women’s bodies change significantly and estrogen, a hormone that protects bones, decreases sharply. That’s why opting for a…

Watch Dr. Holly Thacker and Dr. Fiffick from the Cleveland Clinic Center for Specialized Women’s Health on this episode of Let's all Talk Menopause. They addressed the Women's Health Institute study’s findings, explained the flaws in the research and correct many of the misnomers about HRT. In particular, its close association with breast cancer.

A new study points to how much and how quickly you should walk to reduce your risk of dementia.

Watch Dr. Holly Thacker and Dr. Alexa Fiffick on Let's all Talk Menopause.

Dr. Thacker and Dr. Fiffick dedicated an hour of their time to answer questions throughout the virtual event, discussing menopause, hormone therapy and everything in between.

According to a new study recently published in the journal Menopause by the North American Menopause Society, making dietary changes during menopause may be as effective as hormone replacement therapy for treating hot flashes without associated health risks. According to researchers, participants who adhered to a strictly plant-based diet rich in soy saw an 88% reduction in their symptoms. By comparison, hormone replacement therapy is associated with a 70–90% reduction in hot flashes. In…

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Dr. Naoki Umeda shares the health benefits of smoking cessation and the holistic approaches to help quit smoking, including acupuncture, yoga, mindful meditation and hypnotherapy.

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Women's diets are often low in iron, especially after menstruation. Eating at least three servings of iron-rich foods a day will help ensure that you are getting enough iron in your daily diet. Iron is found in lean red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, leafy green vegetables, nuts and enriched grain products. Top 10 foods high in iron Fortified Cereals - 19.6mg per 3/4 cupBeef (Skirt Steak) - 9.3mg per 6oz steakShellfish (Oysters) - 7.8mg per 3oz serving Dried Fruit (Apricots) - 7.5mg per cupLarge…