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Flank Steak in Coffee Marinade

Flank Steak in Coffee Marinade

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Its grilling time and wait until you taste this amazing marinade. Coffee adds depth and flavor while being a natural tenderizer for a rich, flavorsome meat. When making morning coffee, save some for the marinade and toss on grill when get home. Gluten-free recipe.

This recipe is from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC® Guy’s Guide To Eating Well.


Pregnancy and Antidepressant Therapy

Pregnancy and Antidepressant Therapy

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Read our guest columnist, psychiatrist and forensic psychiatric expert, Dr. Rupali Chadha’s column on antidepressant therapy in pregnancy.


Moms: Treat Yourself to Good Health Year-Round

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Women, especially moms, are often in the business of taking care of everyone and everything - except themselves.

It's always a great time to encourage moms to treat themselves to good health. Dr. Holly L. Thacker encourages women to put themselves first year-round! She says once a year women need to hit several checkboxes to ensure good health.


Are Testosterone Pellets Safe?

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What is the latest information and safety profile for testosterone pellets?


No Sexual Desire and Vaginal Dryness

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I had a hysterectomy in 2005, 13 years later I have no sexual drive and severe vaginal dryness. I am on antidepressants and have had back surgery. I still have my ovaries, but I have gone through menopause. My husband is 14 years younger and is still very interested in sex as where I have NO desire. What is your advice?


Migraine Symptoms

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I am 36 years old and have just recently been diagnosed with migraines. I went through a lot of tests to rule out serious issues that may be causing the migraines and have seen a neurologist. I am not having the migraines as intensely or as frequently, but I am still having out of the ordinary symptoms that are alarming at times.

Some of the symptoms are hard to describe. I just don’t think it is migraines that I am having. I thought about seeing an endocrinologist. Would they be able to help me determine what is going on?


Bacterial Vaginosis

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I’ve struggled with bacterial vagina infections for months. I complete the antibiotics and still have the infection. How can I fix this as it’s frustrating for me and my partner? Is there a way my partner could be treated as well?


How To Exercise Safely With Bone Loss

How To Exercise Safely With Bone Loss

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Women who have bone loss can improve their bone health, strengthen their muscles and reduce their risk of fractures by staying active and exercising. Dr. Anna Camille Moreno shares exercise tips for women with bone loss.


Remove Barriers and Simplify the Regimen to Increase Access to Contraception

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Clinicians should target a regimen for birth control that is simple and medically appropriate to help cut down on the significant rate of unintended pregnancies, Pelin Batur, MD, NCMP, CCD, education director in primary care women’s health at the Cleveland Clinic, told Healio Family Medicine. “With all contraceptives, when you put human error into it, the effectiveness goes down,” Batur said. Another step practices can take to improve use of contraception is to recognize that screening for…


Stopping Estrogen Treatment

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I am 66 years old. I had a total hysterectomy when I was age 52. Since then, I have been on Premarin. I have weaned myself off Premarin to start taking Estradiol, which my doctor has prescribed for me.

I don’t see any difference in the two medications. I would like to get off estrogen altogether, is that possible? Are there side effects at this age?


Severity of Menopause Symptoms Could Help Predict Heart Disease

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New study evaluates effect of menopause and depression on vascular functionHeart disease remains the leading cause of death in women. A study of 138 menopausal women examined the association of mood, symptoms, and quality of life measures with the key markers of vascular aging, a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Study results are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). It’s no secret that the…


Choosing Shoes for Common Foot Problems in Women

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Are athletic shoes with the rocker soles better for your feet than regular sneakers? I have chronic plantar fasciitis, tendonitis and arthritis. The rocker soles shoes do feel better.


Low Sex Drive in Women

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I am 51 years old and do not have the urge to have sex. I do not lubricate, and when I do have sex it hurts. Please advise!


Getting Enough Calcium in your Diet when Lactose Intolerant

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I am age 62 and had triple negative breast cancer 11 years ago. I was treated aggressively, which put me into menopause instantly. I enjoyed eating yogurt and calcium rich foods until this past year when I developed a serious case of intolerance to dairy products - lactose intolerance.

I cannot seem to tolerate even lactose-free dairy. I know that I have osteopenia. What does a person like me do to get adequate calcium daily? I also am recovering from a total hip replacement that has slowed down my exercising for the past year. The only exercise that I can do is walk. How I can get enough calcium in my diet since I cannot tolerate any real dairy products?


Blackened Chicken with Avocado Cream Sauce

Blackened Chicken with Avocado Cream Sauce

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Quick cooking spicy-seasoned chicken with cool avocado sauce makes an unbeatable combination. This recipe is from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC® Guy’s Guide To Eating Well.


Treating Atrophy With Estrogen

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I’m interested in Mona Lisa on laser rejuvenation procedures. Also, as a practitioner, I’m curious about recent research on testosterone pellets for post-menopausal women.


3 Must Do Core Exercises

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A personal trainer demonstrates three abdominal exercises to help strengthen your core.


Clinical Challenges: Osteoporosis Prevention in Menopause

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Menopause can have a substantial impact on a woman's bone density and risk for osteoporosis, but there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for dealing with the issue. Dr. Holly L. Thacker and other women health experts weigh in on when, how to prevent osteoporosis in midlife women.


Common Foot Problems in Women

Common Foot Problems in Women

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Read this important foot column written by guest columnists Dr. Anna Camille Moreno and Podiatrist Dr. Georgeanne Botek.

Whether you are a fashionista, a marathon runner or a busy mom or grandmom, this column is for you and your aching feet!


Targeting Healthcare for Women Patients

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Hospitals and medical institutions across the country are offering more programs specifically designed with the needs of women patients in mind. While many health conditions pose the same risks to men and women, there are often gender-specific differences in how certain diseases develop, in the presentation of signs and symptoms, and how a patient responds to treatment. Speaking of Women's Health Executive Director Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses how women’s health needs are affected by…