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Emotionally & Psychologically Preparing for Retirement
Retirement is something we start planning far in advance. We squirrel away money in funds, map out our dream vacations, and decide what lifestyle we want to live. But how often do we think about the emotional and psychological changes we go through after we leave the office for the...
Understanding Mammograms and Other Breast Imaging Options
The American College of Radiology recommends annual breast imaging screening for all women over 40. Not only women with symptoms. Not only women with a family history of breast cancer. All women. Breast cancer screening promotes early detection, which can prevent more aggressive treatments and improve your survival rate. As...
Rediscovering Your Relationship After Your Kids Move Out
Your youngest child flew the coop and suddenly you are home alone with your partner. Though you’ve spent many years together anticipating this day, you wonder what to do now. Do you travel together? Remodel the house? Take up new hobbies? If you’re like many couples, you’ll question whether you...
Learn How Vitamin D Can Support Intimate Wellness During Menopause
You probably know that vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and supports bone health. But vitamin D may also be a close ally during menopause as it’s a prohormone (a substance the body converts to hormones) and not a vitamin. Before we dig into how vitamin D may be...
Kegels & Pelvic Floor Care: Doing Kegels Correctly
Every muscle in the body needs a good workout, including your vagina and pelvic floor. That’s where Kegels come in. Branded by Dr. Arnold Kegel in the 1940s, these exercises were originally intended to prevent urine leakage. But we later learned they benefit us in more ways than one. Maintaining...
Intimate Wellness During Menopause: Learning How the Body is Affected
Your period is hit or miss, and you wake up some nights drenched. Some days you’re sure this is menopause, while other days, you feel perfectly fine. Like puberty, menopause isn’t a linear change that happens on a timeline. No two women experience it the same — and the length...