OCTOBER 2007


World Menopause Day
October 18th is World Menopause Day, sponsored by the International Menopause Society (IMS) and the World Health Organization. It is a day to inform women about menopause and the impact of estrogen loss, as well as a call to implement policies that support research and treatment in the area of menopausal health. View the IMS press release for World Menopause Day:
Press Release
 






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The Pinch with a Punch:
Understanding Acupuncture
Needles (cringe) and poking (CRINGE). There. Now that’s out of your system and it’s time to investigate acupuncture as an interesting alternative therapy for some health conditions.
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Midlife Matters: The Impact of Arthritis
Arthritis is a jolt to your joints and the malady of millions. Get the facts, the figures, and the fixes here.
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Eggcetera:
Our Fertility True or False Quiz
Dust off that virtual #2 pencil and try your hand at our quick e-quiz covering the tricky topic of menopause and fertility.
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Thyroid Void? A Book Review for You
To read or not to read? See what our reviewer says about The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough: Overcoming Sexual and Hormonal Problems at Every Age by Mary J. Shomon. Still browsing? Click on “More Book Reviews” in the right-hand column.
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