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Move Away from Your Desk! Sit Less. Move More

On July 21, 2021 / Aging Gracefully, Women's Health

This comment made me move away from my desk: “A sedentary lifestyle day can kill you. Move away from your desk!” shared Dr. Vonda Wright, a board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute in Atlanta. Sit less. Move more. “There are 33 illnesses impacted by a sedentary lifestyle,” noted Dr. Wright, who also serves as board chair for the Atlanta Chapter of the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association recommends adults get at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week. (2016 American Heart Association advisory). Yet, people remained tethered to their desks sitting in front

Meet New York Times Personal Health Columnist Jane Brody

On September 19, 2018 / Healthy Living

I was super excited to have Jane Brody, best-selling author Personal Health Columnist for The New York Times, join me September 19 on Fearless Fabulous You! Jane reports on health and nutrition with a keen sensibility and dedication to providing factual and helpful information and articles to “help people to lead better lives.” Time Magazine has called her the “High Priestess of Health.” Her bestselling books include “Jane Brody’s Nutrition Book” and “Jane Brody’s Good Food Book,” among others. A sister breast cancer survivor, Jane was honored September 17 at SHARE’s A Second Helping of Life fundraiser in New York City, an organization I

Let’s Bust a Few Myths About Your Breast Health

On May 3, 2018 / Breast Cancer

I never thought I’d say how much I enjoyed reading a book about breasts, but I highly recommend the new release: BREASTS: The Owner’s Manual by Dr. Kristi Funk, a board-certified breast surgeon and founder of The Pink Lotus Breast Center in Beverly Hills. You may have seen or read about Dr. Funk recently. She’s appeared on “Good Morning America,” “Megyn Kelly Today” and numerous other national media outlets. And her name made headlines after her patient, Actress Angelina Jolie, revealed in a New York Times op-ed her pivotal decision to have a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy to reduce her cancer

How to How To Have Harmonious Hormones. Dr. Prudence Hall

On January 17, 2018 / Aging Gracefully, Women's Health

I am convinced that many of the ills women faced are because our hormones go out of whack. January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Did you know women are more likely to have thyroid disease than men? And most individuals are unaware they have thyroid disease. That’s because the many symptoms of a thyroid imbalance are often attributed to another condition, like menopause. As a result, nearly half the people with thyroid disease are not diagnosed, or misdiagnosed. Source: The American Thyroid Association www.thyroid.org On January 17th my guest is Dr. Prudence Hall, who specializes in regenerative medicine. Many of Dr. Hall’s patients

Diabetes Affects More Women That You Think

On November 14, 2017 / Women's Health

World Diabetes Day is Tuesday November 14. If you are among the one in 10 women living with diabetes. A diagnosis can be costly to your physical, emotional and financial health. Here are few statistics from the American Diabetes Association 1 in 4 Americans age 65 and older are diabetic. 2 out of every 5 women diagnosed with diabetes are of reproductive age 84.1 million Americans age 18 and older have prediabetes Diabetes remains the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S. $245 billion is the total annual costs of diagnosed diabetes (medical care and lost wages) I’m dedicating my November 15th edition

Seven Things You May Not Know About Breast Cancer, and Should

On October 1, 2017 / Breast Cancer, Healthy Living

I am an eight-year survivor of breast cancer. Thankfully, I am healthy. When October rolls around, and the pink party starts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I contemplate what it means to be a survivor, and I think back to when I was diagnosed and underwent a double mastectomy in September 2009, and what a mind-numbing out- of -body- experience it felt like. Your body and your life are altered forever. During October, news reports splash with the latest research, survivor stories or a celebrity revealing she has been recently diagnosed and her message to others. There are pink product promotions, pink fashions

Managing Arthritis and Menopause- Fearless Fabulous You! May 22

On May 22, 2017 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Women's Health

May is Arthritis Awareness Month and it hits home for me. My Mother experiences painful arthritis, and I see how the condition impacts a person’s mobility. 50 million Americans have been diagnosed with arthritis. That’s about one in 4 adults. 26% are women. There are more than 100 types of arthritis, and it’s the leading cause of disability among adults in the U.S.A. (source: The Arthritis Foundation). Dr. Anca Askanase, a rheumatologist with Columbia University Medical Center (Columbia Doctors), joins me May 22 to discuss causes, risk reduction and management of different causes of arthritis. Live 4pm EST W4WN.com and podcast to iHeart.com and free

No! Pelvic Pain Is Not “Part of Being a Woman”

On March 12, 2017 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Women's Health

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a painful condition of the uterus that affects one in 10 women. However, many women may not recognize the symptoms or seek help. A recent survey by HealthyWomen, a leading independent health resource, reports that less than a one-third of women correctly recognized the painful symptoms of endometriosis which includes pelvic pain and pain with intercourse, among other symptoms. Nearly half the women who responded to the survey who identified themselves as being diagnosed with endometriosis said they were told by their healthcare professionals that their pain was simply “part of being a woman.”

No Woman Should Die of a Broken Heart- Feb 13- Fearless Fabulous You!

On February 12, 2017 / Women's Health

No woman should die of a broken heart. But, sadly they do. Heart disease is the #1 killer of all women. One in 2.6 women will die of a heart attack, stroke or other heart ailment. And most women ignore the signs which can be more subtle than with men. Cardiologist Dr. Nieca Goldberg, Director, Joan H Tisch Women’s Center, at NYU Langone and spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s GO RED FOR WOMEN Campaign, joins me February 13 on Fearless Fabulous YOU! to discuss risk factors, types of heart disease and prevention. I am a huge fan of her book, “Dr.

Yellow Fingers? Numb Toes? What You Need To Know About Raynaud’s

On October 15, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Women's Health

Do your toes or fingers turn yellow, blue and numb when they are cold? You may have a condition called Raynaud’s. According to the non-profit Raynaud’s Association: “Raynaud’s Disease (aka Raynaud’s Phenomenon or Raynaud’s Syndrome) causes an interruption of blood flow to the fingers, toes, nose, and/or ears when a spasm occurs in the blood vessels of these areas. Spasms are caused by exposure to cold or emotional stress. It can cause pain, numbness and throbbing of the extremities. In severe cases, the area may develop ulcerations and infections, which can lead to gangrene.” Raynaud’s affects 5-10% of the U.S. population (approx.

10 Steps To Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer

On October 10, 2016 / Breast Cancer

Did you know only about 10 percent of breast cancers are hereditary? While you can’t control certain factors that may impact your risk for breast cancer, such as being a woman, getting older, race or ethnicity, you can be proactive about how you take care of yourself. Lifestyle factors play an important role in many cancers including breast cancer. The American Institute For Cancer Research states that about 1/3 of the most common cancers in the U.S. could be prevented through weight management, a healthy diet and daily exercise. Those three steps can make a big difference! Here are 10 steps to take now that I’ve compiled from three of my

Fearless Fabulous You! July 25- Why Does Eye Disease Affect More Women Than Men?

On July 25, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Women's Health

Did you know 2 out of 3 visually impaired people are women? One reason is women are living longer. Family history can also be a factor in your eye health. It’s an unfortunate fact that women are at a greater risk than men of developing serious eye diseases. It’s estimated two-thirds of all blindness and visual impairment occurs in women. Dry eye disease, cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma are all diseases which affect women at a higher rate than men. Although there are no cures for these diseases, there are steps that you can take to prevent the risk of disease and maintain

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