When the mercury rises, sleeping can get a little sticky. Lesley Hatfield, founder of NiteSweatz, has these tips for keeping cool and catching more Z’s.“Tossing and turning can make a person feel even hotter. The trick is to wear sleepwear that wicks moisture away from the body, so sleep…
Is there anything that can prevent wrinkles??? The answer to this is YES! But first, understanding what causes them is important. There are 3 kinds. Wrinkles caused by overactive facial muscles (think frown lines). Wrinkles caused by loss of volume – mostly fat pads in our faces, and our…
It seems like there is no rest of the weary. And, the weary person is usually mom. Moms take care of hearth and home, but who takes care of her? If you are a busy mom, learn to value yourself as a person and schedule personal time. Personal time…
The latest John Hopkins “health alert” reminds us of a study not too long ago that highlighted ten alternative reasons why most adults in this country are overweight. They go beyond calorie counting and less exercise and they may apply to you. Here they are: Less sleep – we’ve…
Eating is a part of life. Your body gets its nutrients from food. Sometimes we can go overboard with our eating habits and it can result in gaining weight. One issue with food is emotional eating. The problem of emotional eating may end with the scale but it begins…
Dr. Brandith Irwin is a Seattle-Based dermatologist and the author of The Surgery-Free Makeover: All You Need to Know for Great Skin and a Younger Face. I recommend it to anyone who is concerned about skin changes that occur during the menopause transition. Dr. Irwin’s book does a…
I, _______________, being of sound mind and body, do not wish to be kept alive indefinitely by artificial means. ………….. Under no circumstances should my fate be put in the hands of pinhead politicians who couldn’t pass ninth grade biology if their lives depended on it, or lawyers/doctors interested…
The connection between insomnia and weight gain, both common complaints of mid-life women, has been well established, but a new study by UCLA researchers has revealed why. The culprits are two hormones; ghrelin , often referred to as the “hunger hormone” because it stimulates appetite and increases before meals;…
There’s news this week about a new, hormone-free treatment for menopause-related hot flashes and night sweats. It’s called Pristiq, and it was originally approved by the FDA last year as a remedy for depression. The agency just gave the green light to Wyeth, the drugmaker, to also market it…
Mid-life is when the growth of hair on our legs slows down. This gives us plenty of time to care for our newly acquired mustache. In mid-life women no longer have upper arms, we have wing spans. We are no longer women in sleeveless shirts, we are flying squirrels…