Red Hot Mamas - In Charge of Change
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Red Hot Mamas® is the leading provider of menopause education and support programs in the United States and Canada, and has been educating and engaging women, and healthcare providers, since 1991. The organization has focused solely on providing information and support to women to help optimize their health at menopause and beyond.
Red Hot Mamas - In Charge of Change
1w ago
Facebook Live: Eating for vitality and energy during menopause
Can what you eat affect your energy to cope with medical conditions, such as menopause? The answer is yes! Eating healthy can help improve symptoms and give you energy to cope. Join us to learn more at our next Facebook Live event, Eating for vitality and energy during menopause, on Thursday, March 28, at noon. Learn how your nutritional needs can change during this mid-life condition, as well as strategies to manage common symptoms such as hot flashes and sleep disturbances. We’ll talk about how nutrition can influence mental heal ..read more
Red Hot Mamas - In Charge of Change
2w ago
Dear Red Hot Mamas,
I have been following you for years and love receiving your newsletter. I work in a department store and have to stand behind the counter for hours. My legs are paying the price as my legs are aching even when I am not working. I also am noticing superficial veins on my legs which I never had. I am 56 years old. Anything you can suggest that I can do to help me. Thank you for your help.
Christy
Dear Christy,
First and foremost, if your symptoms are painful, you should see your doctor. There are some self-help steps you can take which sometimes re ..read more
Red Hot Mamas - In Charge of Change
2w ago
“Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Dear Red Hot Mamas,
Everyone should be proactive about their health, In fact, the effort that we put into incorporating good health measures, most of the time, becomes a benefit to our long-term health.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in American women. It is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. Different factors increase or decrease the risk of breast cancer.
According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, in 2024, it is estimated among women in ..read more
Red Hot Mamas - In Charge of Change
2w ago
Does an Early Menopause Transition Cause Women to Leave the Workforce Sooner?
New study concludes that an earlier menopause transition is associated with poorer perceived work ability and predicts lower recorded work participation and a higher disability pension rate in subsequent years
CLEVELAND, Ohio (March 13, 2024)—Since most women will continue working for years after entering menopause, the effect of menopause symptoms on their working ability is an important issue and the focus of a new study. Among other things, the study suggested that premature menopause can limit a woman’s work abil ..read more
Red Hot Mamas - In Charge of Change
1M ago
“Love is the greatest refreshment in life”. – Pablo Picasso
Dear Red Hot Mamas,
For those of us who live in the north, I am one of them who lives in NJ, it’s great that the month of February is almost finally coming to an end. All those short days and gray weather have taken a toll on many of us. After all, I have had enough of waking up in the morning when it’s still dark outside. Adding to this, many of us are missing our daily dose of Vitamin D from the sun which certainly may contribute to depression.
I am one of those Yankees that live north of the Mason-Dixie line.&nb ..read more
Red Hot Mamas - In Charge of Change
1M ago
Dear Red Hot Mamas,
I have always given my doctor a detailed medical history, but I am wondering should I have genetic testing as well? Thank you for all the help that you provide.
Kate
Dear Kate,
If you are considering genetic testing, the first thing to do is to undergo genetic counseling. Genetic counselors will analyze your family history and evaluate your risk of developing or passing along an inherited disease. Genetic counselors can also review signs, symptoms and causes of a condition, review genetic testing options, and go over treatment options.
Genetic tests are for people whose ..read more
Red Hot Mamas - In Charge of Change
2M ago
Dear Red Hot Mamas,
Time is marching on, and I am wondering whether I need an annual checkup. I am 55 years old and had menopause five years ago. Any words of wisdom? Thanks.
Stephanie
Dear Stephanie,
Thank you for writing to Red Hot Mamas. Healthy behaviors and regular clinical exams are keys to health. Well-woman exams should continue to be part of your regular health maintenance and should be done well beyond menopause. It is important for you to have a thorough understanding about your current health and to identify any risks for potential health concerns. As part of ..read more
Red Hot Mamas - In Charge of Change
2M ago
“Each of us has a fire in our heart for something. It’s our goal in life to find it and to keep it lit”.
– Mary Lou Retton
Dear Red Hot Mamas,
Some women seem to dread growing older with every birthday. And it is especially more difficult when those birthdays end in zero. Can any of you relate to that? I certainly can. But being the optimist that I am, I try to always keep in my mind that the second part of my life may be better than the first part, but it may take some work to achieve that. Certainly, life shouldn’t have to come to a screeching halt just because we hi ..read more
Red Hot Mamas - In Charge of Change
2M ago
MedStar Health Offering Facebook Live: Understanding perimenopause and uterine fibroids
What is perimenopause, and is there a connection to uterine fibroids? To learn more, tune in to our Facebook Live on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at noon for Understanding perimenopause and uterine fibroids.
You’ll meet Christina Enzmann, MD, a gynecologist and menopause specialist at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, and Brian Swehla, MD, an interventional radiologist from MedStar Health.
Dr. Enzmann will define the stages of menopause and discuss symptoms and treatment options. Dr. Swehla will discuss uterine fibroids ..read more
Red Hot Mamas - In Charge of Change
3M ago
From the Editor…Karen Giblin
“In every winter’s heart there is a quivering spring,
and behind the veil of each night there is a smiling dawn”
– Kahlil Giblin
Dear Red Hot Mamas
As the holiday season approaches and we bid farewell to 2023, I find myself filled with gratitude and a profound sense of pride. This December not only marks the culmination of a year filled with shared moments: it’s also a poignant reminder that we have had the incredible honor of sharing menopause information and support with you now for over 30+ years.
Yes, it’s been 30+ years of what I have found to be lasting ..read more