No! That is, if you are in good health, sexual activity can continue into the eighth and ninth decade of life. Normal sexual function is a sign of good health. I have seen more than one woman in my office who has told me the story of visiting her doctor and noting that she is not interested in sex and before she even gets to tell her story, she is abruptly told "Well, you are too old to even being thinking about sex!" Wow, not true and this dismissive attitude is hurtful and just reflective of that doctor not having the education and the resources needed to help midlife women.

OK, ladies, we are on the eve of Thanksgiving and the holiday season, which is replete with food, fun, feeding frenzies and extra hustle and bustle.

The average American is said to gain an average 1-2 pounds during this jolly season! I don't know about you, but I do NOT want a jolly, jiggly belly nor do I want to feel full and full of regret for overeating.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker helps you cool down with tips on how to reduce environmental hot flash triggers and track your hot flash occurrences.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses the importance of teaching children at a young age to report any suspicious behavior of adults, including sexual child abuse to the police.

Learn more about Shared Medical Appointments (SMA) and how you can benefit from these woman-to-woman sessions that offer individual appointments in the presence of others with insight, advice and support from a variety of women dealing with similar symptoms or conditions like yourself.

Back to "regular time." Fall back, spring ahead! While it was nice to get that extra hour of sleep, many find it a downer that the daylight time is "shorter" and that it gets darker sooner. Sadly, Daylight Savings Time is over.

With the change in the earth's axis, it affects the amount of sunlight hours we experience. Many people, particularly those in the Northern Hemisphere, experience seasonal affective disorder in the fall and winter, a condition characterized by lower mood, fatigue and irritability.

Uncover the truth behind the top five menopause myths. Dr. Holly L. Thacker says the answers just might surprise you!

I'd like to introduce you to the first video in the "Surviving Menopause" video series. Did you know that osteoporosis is a disease that 50% of women over age 50 develop due to lack of estrogen? In this video, learn how you can prevent osteoporosis, especially throughout menopause.