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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Having a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep? Symptoms brought on by menopausal insomnia might be the cause. Dr. Holly L. Thacker shares how to gain a better night’s sleep with these helpful tips!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Dr. Lynn Simpson and Dr. Holly L. Thacker discuss treatment options for women who suffer with heavy menstrual flow.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.