November 26, 2020
Women: Want to prevent memory loss? Stay in the workforce, study shows
Researchers have uncovered a new factor in preventing memory loss in older women. The secret? Stay working....
Lisa Larkin, MD, & Associates
November 19, 2020
Q+A ON MENOPAUSE
As we close out October, Menopause Month, we thought we’d answer some common questions about menopause....
September 24, 2020
Women and Alzheimer’s: What’s your risk?
Did you know that nearly two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are women? That means that of the 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s, 3.6 million are women. In fact, women over the age of 60 are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s as they are...
September 24, 2020
Ovarian Cancer: Get the facts, be empowered
There have been countless advances in diagnosing, treating and managing many cancers. Look at breast cancer: We continue to add to our body of knowledge on how to reduce the risk of breast cancer, the best ways detect breast cancer in its earliest stages and...
September 17, 2020
NAMS releases new position statement on GSM
In observance of September as Sexual Health Awareness Month, we want to address an unmet concern for many midlife and older women that can greatly affect their sexual health and well-being: Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM.)...
September 1, 2020
Galia Collaborative T H R I V E C I R C L E S
Our partners and friends at Galia Collaborative have some new programs coming up. Thrive Circles are intimate groups of committed women who connect live - in person or online - to support each other in healing, growing, and leading. They are designed to offer skills,...
August 28, 2020
Polycystic Ovary Disorder: What Women Need to Know
Women have complex healthcare needs, and unfortunately, many clinicians have not received proper, specialized training for diagnosing and treating many women-specific conditions. One of those conditions – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS – can sometimes take years to diagnose....
August 28, 2020
Celebrating Romance Awareness Month
After many months of sheltering in place with your partner, you might find it difficult to feel romantic sparks. Between handwashing, mask-wearing, social distancing, home schooling, remote-working and the stress of the pandemic, romance and intimacy are low on the list of priorities....
August 28, 2020
New Research in Alzheimer’s Shows Promising Advances
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than five million Americans and more than 50 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or other forms of dementia....
August 24, 2020
The Good, the Bad and the Triglycerides: What You Need to Know about Cholesterol
Most adults understand that “high cholesterol” is bad, but according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many Americans are unaware of their cholesterol levels, and only slightly more than half (55%) of Americans who could benefit from taking cholesterol lowering medications actually...