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Winterize Your Skin

By Anetta Reszko, M.D., Ph.D.

Although winter begins officially on December 21, protecting the complexion and skin from the ravages of dry overheated indoor air and windy cold dry blasts outdoors require attention sooner.

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Your Face Reflects How You Live and
How You Care for Your Complexion

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

The goal of your skincare routine should not be to achieve perfection of the Instagram filtered posts but to tune up your complexion so it’s functioning at its best and targeted areas that require extra care are addressed.

Emotional Health · Health

Addressing Difficult Issues With Family
Honestly and Thoughtfully

By Megan Riddle, M.D. Ph.D. MS

Dr. Megan Riddle offers ten ways to discuss difficult issues with family members—without causing a big rift.

Health

A Return to Self-Care and My Holiday Glow

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

It’s been a grueling autumn. And I had no time this year for self-care. The mirror told me that I was overdue for some pre-holiday freshening.

Film & Television · Health

Laurie Strode’s Revenge — The New #MeToo Version of ‘Halloween’

By Alexandra MacAaron

The film has already earned exponential returns. Made for about $10 million, it grossed more than $77 million its first weekend, and has earned more than $172 million worldwide.

Ask Dr. Pat · Health

Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Masses

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

Adnexal masses are located in the ovary, fallopian tube or surrounding tissue in the female pelvis. They can be found in women presenting with pain but are also commonly found in asymptomatic women either during a routine gynecologic exam or on pelvic imaging.

Ask Dr. Pat · Health

Overcoming Opiod Addiction

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

After detox and rehab for Opioid addiction, support from recovery groups, health care professionals, friends and family, can make all the difference. These are people who will help navigate the darker times.

Emotional Health · Health

CDC Reports Suicide Is Increasing
for Middle-Aged Women

By Megan Riddle, M.D. Ph.D. MS

Suicide rates among U.S. women has climbed steadily over the past decade and has peaked among women age 45 to 64.

Health

What to Expect for the Influenza Season

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances that you will get seasonal flu and spread it to others. When more people get vaccinated, less flu can spread through that community.

Health

Osteoporosis Prevention

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

The greatest bone loss occurs is in the first 5 years after menopause. This is what every woman in her 40s should do to optimize lifelong bone health.

Menopause

Early Menopause and Depressive Mood Disorder

By Dr. Patricia Yarberry Allen and Megan Riddle, Ph.D., M.S

Women who experience menopause at a young age, as studies show, seem to be at a slightly increased risk of developing depression.

Menopause

Menopause is Never Old News

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

A frank discussion about making the right choices in the menopausal transition and the belief that management of symptoms is certainly possible are great life lessons that mothers can give their daughters.

Menopause

Lichen Planus and Menopause:
Diagnostic and Treatment Differences

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

I am writing because I feel that my symptoms were never taken seriously by my primary care health care provider. Because I was in “menopause,” I think my symptoms were attributed to hormonal change and not evaluated properly.

Health

Yes, Illness is a Feminist Issue

By Cecilia M. Ford, Ph.D.

When women complain of pain and/or illness we are less likely to be taken seriously than when men do. Consequently, many illnesses have been slow to gain medical attention, especially those whose victims are mostly women.

Health

August Sun Protection and Skin Care

By Anetta Reszko, M.D., Ph.D.

Now that we’re in August, our sun protection enthusiasm might be declining. Nonetheless, considering that over 70 percent of UV radiation exposure occurs in the summer months, sun protection is as important as ever. Here are important tips on skin care.

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Winterize Your Skin

Your Face Reflects How You Live and
How You Care for Your Complexion

Addressing Difficult Issues With Family
Honestly and Thoughtfully

A Return to Self-Care and My Holiday Glow

Laurie Strode’s Revenge — The New #MeToo Version of ‘Halloween’

Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Masses

Overcoming Opiod Addiction

CDC Reports Suicide Is Increasing
for Middle-Aged Women

What to Expect for the Influenza Season

Osteoporosis Prevention

Early Menopause and Depressive Mood Disorder

Menopause is Never Old News

Lichen Planus and Menopause:
Diagnostic and Treatment Differences

Yes, Illness is a Feminist Issue

August Sun Protection and Skin Care

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