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National Women’s Health and Fitness Day!

National Women’s Health and Fitness Day!

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Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker's blog supporting National Women's Health and Fitness Day. Dr. Thacker has health and fitness tips for women everywhere!


Is Beauty Only Skin Deep?

Is Beauty Only Skin Deep?

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Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s latest blog post on beauty and why our perceptions of beauty affect health and well-being.


Is How You Take Your Medications Important?

Is How You Take Your Medications Important?

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Dr. Holly L. Thacker and her senior women's health fellow scholar, Dr. Manisha Yadav, describe important highlights on how to take certain medications to get the most benefit.


What Are You Doing On Labor Day?

What Are You Doing On Labor Day?

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Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s blog about Labor Day, labor, and the last long weekend of summer.


Are You A Baby Boomer? You Should Know About Hepatitis C!

Are You A Baby Boomer? You Should Know About Hepatitis C!

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Senior Women's Health fellow scholar, Dr. Manisha Yadav and Dr. Holly L. Thacker discuss the Centers for Disease Control's new recommendation about Hepatitis C screening.


Non-Hormonal Treatments For Hot Flashes

Non-Hormonal Treatments For Hot Flashes

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Every woman varies in her journey through menopause. 75% of postmenopausal women suffer from Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS), including hot flashes, dry skin and sleep issues. Dr. Lauren Weber discusses the different treatments available to help women control their VMS symptoms.


The 10th Anniversary of the Infamous Women’s Health Initiative

The 10th Anniversary of the Infamous Women’s Health Initiative

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Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s blog reflecting on the seismic effect the Women’s Health Initiative had on midlife women’s health.


Weight Loss Pills: Will They Help Us With Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness?

Weight Loss Pills: Will They Help Us With Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness?

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As we celebrate America’s birthday, it seems with every passing year our collective body mass index (BMI) is increasing - yikes! Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s blog on the FDA approved weight loss drug and learn if it is safe and healthy for your body.


Hair Loss…It’s Not Something That Just Happens To Dear Ole’ Dad!

Hair Loss…It’s Not Something That Just Happens To Dear Ole’ Dad!

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What does Father's Day have to do with hair loss in women? Read Dr. Holly Thacker's column to learn more why women experience hair loss and what treatments are available.


Headache, Headache Go Away, Come Again Some Other Day!

Headache, Headache Go Away, Come Again Some Other Day!

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During rainy seasons, I receive many calls from patients having difficulty controlling their headaches. It reminds me of when I was a child and would sing “rain, rain go away, come again some other day!” in order to get outside and play again.


Menopausal Hormone THERAPY…That’s Right Folks It’s Therapy!

Menopausal Hormone THERAPY…That’s Right Folks It’s Therapy!

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Whether you are facing menopausal matriculation, or have already passed that important milestone, you should read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s take on the US governmental report on menopausal hormone THERAPY.


Is Calcium a Patriot?

Is Calcium a Patriot?

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Read Dr. Holly Thacker's Memorial Day column about the true role of calcium supplements for women.


Passion + Physical Exercise = Health Benefits Multiplied

Passion + Physical Exercise = Health Benefits Multiplied

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Dr. Holly L. Thacker writes about passion and physical activity.


Do You Have “Tanorexia?”

Do You Have “Tanorexia?”

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Dr. Thacker discusses the dangers and potential addiction to tanning.


What Your Family Health History Can Teach You

What Your Family Health History Can Teach You

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Genetics isn’t always destiny, but knowing your family health history can be important to your health. That information can indicate whether you are at higher risk for diseases such as breast cancer, osteoporosis and certain forms of cancer. Dr. Sobia Khan discusses how understanding your family's health history can help you improve your health.


Menopause and the Weight Loss Battle

Menopause and the Weight Loss Battle

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Menopause presents many challenges to women, including mood swings, changes in sleep patterns and weight gain. The weight gain isn’t from menopause, per se, but because our metabolism slows with each decade. Peggy Zeller discusses how you can take on the battle of the bulge with these weight loss tips.


Diagnosed With Diabetes? Treatment and Prevention Tips

Diagnosed With Diabetes? Treatment and Prevention Tips

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Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri discusses a type-2 diabetes diagnosis and how the first line treatment for diabetes is diet, exercise and prevention.


Menopause Skin Care - Tips and advice to keep your skin looking healthy

Menopause Skin Care - Tips and advice to keep your skin looking healthy

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Caring for your skin can be a challenge during menopause. Check out Dr. Silvia Rotemberg’s skin care regimen to restore, stimulate and protect your precious skin.


Why Women Should Focus On Their Own Health

Why Women Should Focus On Their Own Health

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Ladies, aren't you worth the time, energy and money to focus on your own health? Dr. Holly L. Thacker explains why women need to put their own health first.


Bioidentical Hormone Therapy: Clarifying the Misconceptions

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy: Clarifying the Misconceptions

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Dr. Holly L. Thacker talks about how there are so many misconceptions about female hormones. Kind of like the misconceptions about women!