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Managing Menopause: Treatments for Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Brain Fog and More

Menopause is having a moment. From Amy Schumer’s funny TV ad for Midi Health, to Drew Barrymore discussing having hot flashes mid-interview, menopause talk has become mainstream. And that’s something Ingrid Kotch, MD is happy about.

Managing Menopause: Treatments for Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Brain Fog and More

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Four Easy Steps to Start Eating Healthier

Learn how small changes in your diet can lead to long-term success for healthy eating.

Four Easy Steps to Start Eating Healthier

Harry's Haigh lost more than 100 pounds after weight-loss surgery

Harry Haigh's Story: One Man’s Dramatic Transformation through Weight-Loss Surgery

Shedding an extra five or ten pounds before swimsuit season is the only weight challenge they face. For many others; however, living with morbid obesity has likely led to an eroded self-esteem, while also putting them at an increased risk of developing a variety of serious health complications.

Harry Haigh's Story: One Man’s Dramatic Transformation through Weight-Loss Surgery

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Nikki Shindler's Story: Big Perspective from a Little Warrior

Nicole “Nikki” Schindler is a little warrior. This 12-year-old year girl, who survived a brain tumor, is wise beyond her years.

Nikki Shindler's Story: Big Perspective from a Little Warrior

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Elizabeth Frattasio's Story: A New Beginning

Two weeks after giving birth to her second son, Elizabeth Frattasio started feeling flu-like symptoms. She asked her husband Seth to drive her to...

Elizabeth Frattasio's Story: A New Beginning

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Spaghetti-Squash Spaghetti (recipe)

Celebrate American Heart Month with this tasty Italian “pasta” recipe, without the pasta.

Spaghetti-Squash Spaghetti (recipe)

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Five Questions Moms Pregnant with Multiples Should Ask

If you are expecting multiples, here are five questions you should discuss with your doctor:

Five Questions Moms Pregnant with Multiples Should Ask

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Five Heart Attack Signs Every Woman Should Know

Many women experience different symptoms than expected when suffering from a heart attack.

Five Heart Attack Signs Every Woman Should Know

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How to Recognize and Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder

While irritability, tiredness and low energy are common symptoms, there are other tell-tale signs.

How to Recognize and Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Women and Heart Disease (Infographic)

Heart disease is the single leading cause of death for women in the US, claiming the lives of more women than all forms of cancer combined. Are you at risk?

Women and Heart Disease (Infographic)