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Don’t Miss These Signs of Ovarian Cancer

Published in: Next Avenue

“I should have paid more attention when a well-meaning woman asked me when I was due — but instead, I just got angry,” the 59-year-old said. “It didn’t even occur to me to see the doctor.” Lewis, a Schenectady, N.Y., science writer with a Ph.D. in human genetics, finally made an appointment to see her gynecologist when her best friend remarked on the noticeable change in her girth. “When the … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss These Signs of Ovarian Cancer

What’s Your Heart Disease Risk? Important Numbers to Know

Published in: Healthy Women

Heart disease goes up as we age and especially after menopause. One in three female adults has some form of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. What's up with that? For one thing, aging causes changes in your heart and blood vessels. For another, menopause brings other changes—like the loss of estrogen. Estrogen is thought to be heart-protective . But it's … [Read more...] about What’s Your Heart Disease Risk? Important Numbers to Know

10 Possible Causes of Bloating and What You Can Do

Published in: Open Fit

Sometimes you feel (and look) bloated, even after all that effort. Bloating, that uncomfortable feeling that you’ve got too much of something in your belly, affects 10 to 30 percent of people, according to experts at the University of North Carolina. People who suffer from periodic bloating not only call in sick to work more often, they also visit their doctors more frequently and take more … [Read more...] about 10 Possible Causes of Bloating and What You Can Do

The Truth About How Much Water You Should Drink

Published in: Healthy Women

For a long time, we’ve been led to believe we need to drink 8 cups of water a day, but “this number doesn’t come from any research,” says Riana... Read the full article on HealthyWomen.org … [Read more...] about The Truth About How Much Water You Should Drink

Your Aging Teeth

Published in: Healthy Women

A while back, I received an email from a reader who was bemoaning the condition of her teeth since entering the "M" phase of life: Menopause. She wrote: "I would like to know if perimenopause affects your teeth. Mine are just falling apart on me suddenly." I'm afraid this type of question will be a perennial one, because at some point, we're all—if we're fortunate—visitors passing through this … [Read more...] about Your Aging Teeth

Heart Disease Symptoms in Women

Published in: Healthy Women

Heart disease is the number one cause of death and disability in women, accounting for 267,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Then why do... Read the full article on HealthyWomen.org … [Read more...] about Heart Disease Symptoms in Women

6 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self About Aging

Published in: The Well

Even though it might seem far in the future, aging hits all of us—if we’re lucky. “Your health is your most important asset—and attention to self-care beginning in your teens and early 20s can be instrumental in preventing many life-threatening diseases,” says Dr. Jennifer Mieres, professor of cardiology and senior vice president of Northwell’s Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Health … [Read more...] about 6 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self About Aging

8 of the Most Obvious Things You Can Do to Boost Your Health

Published in: Open Fit

When you stop to consider that half of all American adults have one or more chronic health conditions, according to the Center for Disease Control, it’s easy to see why there’s almost always room for improvement. “Being aware of your habits — and rethinking those habits — can help you curb the worst of your behaviors,” explains Susan Blum, MD., assistant clinical professor of preventive … [Read more...] about 8 of the Most Obvious Things You Can Do to Boost Your Health

Crohn’s Guide to Navigating Bathrooms Around the World

Published in: Everyday Health

If you’re living with Crohn’s disease, you’ve probably taken note of — or even memorized — every bathroom in every location you’ve ever visited. It is, after all, essential information in case of an emergency. But that all changes as soon as you decide to travel, especially if you’re going to a foreign country where you may not even know the word for “bathroom” or how to use the toilet. Read … [Read more...] about Crohn’s Guide to Navigating Bathrooms Around the World

How Do You Know If You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Published in: Open Fit

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a specific type of depression, one much graver than a simple case of the winter blues, says Norman Rosenthal, MD, the world’s leading expert on the disorder and author of Winter Blues: Everything You Need to Know to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder. But how can you know the difference between SAD and other types of depression? For starters, SAD emerges … [Read more...] about How Do You Know If You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder?

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What’s this so-called midlife, anyway?

It’s a time of tremendous change, growth and opportunity. A time to re-evaluate our choices, our experiences and ourselves. A time to take what we’ve accumulated up until now and put it to work.

When I turned 50, many things changed... read more about me.

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I think your website is GREAT!  It's hard to find an online space that speaks realistically about what happens when we approach our 50's and beyond.  Keep writing, and thanks for your support."
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2016-11-29T02:25:43+00:00
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I would love to hear a few things on the prospect from a first hand-perspective, and would be thrilled to learn more about it from you. Your advice is well valued and I’m very grateful to have such wise words from someone with such first hand experience.

I will be looking forward to reading more of your wonderful articles in the future!

Best wishes,

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2017-01-17T13:37:55+00:00
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2018-12-07T02:46:56+00:00
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I'm a young medical writer trying to get a foothold in the industry, so the portfolio you have on your website showcasing your accomplishments is something that I'm aiming to achieve.

I don't want to take up too much of your time, but I am hoping you can share some advice, tips, or guidance as I work on this, my lateral career change!

Thanks for taking the time to read this - I know you probably have much more exciting things to be doing, but just know that your work is inspiring me to continue down this writing path.

 
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I'm a young medical writer trying to get a foothold in the industry, so the portfolio you have on your website showcasing your accomplishments is something that I'm aiming to achieve. I don't want to take up too much of your time, but I am hoping you can share some advice, tips, or guidance as I work on this, my lateral career change! Thanks for taking the time to read this - I know you probably have much more exciting things to be doing, but just know that your work is inspiring me to continue down this writing path.  
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