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Boost Your Immunity: Cold and Flu Prevention21 Oct 202400:52:57

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Can you really prevent getting sick this cold and flu season with just a few simple strategies? Join Dr. Holly Thacker as she shares the best practices for boosting your immune system. From nasal and throat hygiene to the vital roles of vitamins like D and minerals like zinc, she'll discuss how to stay healthy this cold and flu season.

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Understanding Breast Cancer: Prevention, Risks and Screening17 Oct 202400:32:56

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Unravel the complexities of breast cancer and arm yourself with essential knowledge during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join Dr. Holly Thacker as she breaks down the risk factors for breast cancer - age, race, family, lifestyle and genetics - and delves into groundbreaking research surrounding breast cancer prevention. Learn how lifestyle changes like maintaining a healthy weight, exercising and moderating alcohol intake can significantly reduce your cancer risk.

Later in the episode, Dr. Thacker shares the recent changes in mammography screening, including why breast density matters and how it can obscure cancer detection. This episode will equip you with the tools and knowledge to take charge of your breast health today.

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Breastfeeding Nutrition Essentials and Guidelines19 Aug 202400:40:36

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Join Dr. Holly Thacker on the Speaking of Women's Health podcast as she marks Breastfeeding Awareness Month by sharing the health benefits that breastfeeding brings to both mother and child. This episode also contains helpful tips on bottle feeding, how to increase milk supply and how to store breast milk.

Join us for a rich, empowering discussion aimed at supporting all mothers on their breastfeeding journey.

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Chapter 14: Your Body, Your Choices17 Apr 202300:14:01

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Many women seek balance during midlife, perhaps because menopause introduces so many hormonal shifts.

Host and author Dr. Holly Thacker reads Chapter 14 of her book The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause - Your Body, Your Choices and shares ways women can feel better and age better.

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Weight Management in Midlife - Tara Iyer, MD15 Apr 202301:01:16

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Join Tara Iyer, MD and Host Holly Thacker, MD on the Menopause Learning Podcast as they discuss the changes that occur to the body metabolically throughout the menopause transition and what lifestyle modifications are critical to optimize a woman's health at midlife. They also discuss the latest prescription medications and therapies available for weight loss in women at midlife.

Please visit menopauselearning.com to claim you free CME accreditation.

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Menopause as a Risk Factor for Bone Loss - Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri14 Apr 202300:52:44

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Kristi Tough DeSapri, MD joins us in this CME podcast episode to discuss bone health in midlife women, including fracture risk assessment, what do do with a DXA report, medications and treatments, understanding a woman's risk factors and supplements.

After listening to this podcast, please visit menopauselearning.com to claim your free accreditation.

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What are the Top Superfoods for Women?13 Apr 202300:38:05

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Holly Thacker, MD, Host of the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast, shares the top 13 superfoods for women that help reduce cancer risk, help with weight loss and can help improve mood.

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Chapter 13: Abnormal Bleeding and What To Do About It09 Apr 202300:40:14

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What constitutes abnormal bleeding when you're entering menopause?

Host and author Dr. Holly Thacker discusses what to look for with abnormal bleeding and what you're options are for treatment in Chapter 13 of her book The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause.

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How To Lose Weight and Feel Great in Midlife06 Apr 202300:18:15

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Why is belly fat bad for your heart? Why do women tend to gain weight in midlife?

Host Holly Thacker, MD shares ways women can lose unwanted pounds with healthy living tips.

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Chapter 12: Boosting Bone Health04 Apr 202301:06:03

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Midlife is a critical turning point for a woman's bone health. There's a direct relationship between menopause and the development of the bone thinning disorder termed osteoporosis. 

Midlife is a prime time to prevent and treat low bone mass, so we can stay strong, healthy and in charge in our later years!

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Chapter 11: Customizing Hormone Therapy31 Mar 202301:00:50

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Hormone therapy is not a one size fits all solution. Hot flashes might be one woman's most severe symptom, but another woman may be more concerned about sexual dysfunction.

Host and Author Dr. Holly Thacker reads and discusses "Customizing Hormone Therapy." Dr. Thacker discusses the wide variety of hormone therapy options and what may be best for you based on your menopausal symptoms.

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Chapter 10: The Risks and Benefits of Hormone Therapy26 Mar 202301:00:19

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Hormone therapy is still the best available treatment to treat menopausal symptoms.

Host and Author Dr. Holly Thacker reads and discusses "The Risks and Benefits of Hormone Therapy," Chapter 10 of her book The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause.

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Constipation22 Mar 202300:34:07

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Host Dr. Holly Thacker discusses constipation and everything you wanted to know about it, but were afraid to ask! She shares constipation prevention tips and what foods and supplements can help prevent constipation.


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Are You Ready for Back to School?12 Aug 202400:36:37

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Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Holly Thacker, MD shares what kids all of ages should do to prepare for this important time of year of going back to school. Tips for parents, grandparents, college bound and students of all levels.

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Chapter 9: Menopause and Sex19 Mar 202300:45:36

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Not in the mood? Is it hormonal, is it my partner, or is it a normal part of aging?

Join Host and Author Dr. Holly Thacker as she reads and discusses "Menopause and Sex," Chapter 9 of her book The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause. Dr. Thacker will share common low sex drive symptoms and the different treatment option available.

 

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Chapter 8: Sleep: Difficulties and Disorders16 Mar 202300:22:24

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Sleep is one of the body's basic needs, it restores and preserves our health. When we're sleep deprived, our tolerant for stress plummets.

Women who report the most sleep problems are those in the perimenopausal through menopausal years. Host and Author Dr. Holly Thacker discusses how to get a better night's rest and what not to do during the day that prevents quality sleep at night.

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Chapter 7: Hot Flashes and Night Sweats13 Mar 202300:36:29

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If there's one line that screams menopause it's, "I'm having a hot flash!"

Hot flashes and night sweats can interfere with a woman's everyday life. Host and Author Dr. Holly Thacker shares ways women can minimize hot flashes and treatment options.

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Chapter 6: Healthy Nutrition for a Healthy Midlife09 Mar 202300:33:43

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Nutrition is vitally important at midlife. Our metabolism is slowing down and our muscle mass is decreasing and we can't rebound from the consequences of poor health choices. 

Host and Author Dr. Holly Thacker discusses how women can eat healthy at midlife and control how you look and feel one bite at a time!

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Chapter 5: Menopause and Appearance05 Mar 202300:37:41

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Menopause can be associated with a number of changes in the physical appearance, skin can lose elasticity, hair can get thinner and unfortunately belly weight can become a problem.

Host and Author Dr. Holly Thacker shares tips, supplements and treatments to help improve skin and hair during the menopause transition.

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Chapter 4: Maintaining Mood at Midlife03 Mar 202300:54:53

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Menopause is not actually a major risk for depression, however the hormonal changes that occur during this time in a woman's life can influence the neurotransmitters in the brain. This can affect a woman's sleep, mood and sense of well-being. 

Host and Author Dr. Holly Thacker shares tips to improve mood during midlife.

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Chapter 3: What's to Blame, Age or Hormones?28 Feb 202300:40:27

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For women it isn't always clear that a specific health symptom is caused by aging, menopause or another health condition. 

Host and Author Dr. Holly Thacker discusses how women can know when a symptom is menopause related and needs treatment from a healthcare clinician.

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Chapter 2: Symptoms of Menopause27 Feb 202300:41:42

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Author and Host Dr. Holly Thacker reads and discusses Chapter 2 Symptoms of Menopause from her book The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause.  

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Chapter 1: Choosing and Seeing a Doctor at Midlife23 Feb 202300:57:23

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Join Host Dr. Holly Thacker as she reads chapter 1 of her book, The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause where she shares the importance of women seeing the appropriate clinicians during midlife.

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Why Hormone Therapy is Still the Most Effective Treatment for Menopause Symptoms23 Feb 202300:22:37

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When you hear hormone therapy, do you ultimately think the worst? Twenty years after the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), women are still concerned about the risks of hormone therapy.

Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker discusses the impact the WHI study had on women 20 years ago and how the fear of hormone therapy is still a real issue in women's healthcare.

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Exploring the Benefits of Osteopathic Manipulation05 Aug 202400:31:42

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Discover the transformative potential of osteopathic manipulation with our special guest, Dr. Korrie Beverley-Waters from Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness and Preventative Medicine Department. 

This episode of the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast dives deep into the holistic approach of osteopathy, offering a fascinating alternative to traditional surgery and medications.

To make an appointment with Dr. Beverley-Waters, please call 216-491-7888.

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Functional Medicine Approaches to Menopause - Dr. Sobia Khan16 Feb 202300:44:01

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Join certified Functional Medicine and Women's Health expert Dr. Sobia Khan as she discusses the functional medicine approach to hot flashes, insomnia and other midlife maladies. 

Please visit menopauselearning.com to claim you free CME accreditation.

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Why Estrogen Matters - Dr. Philip Sarrel13 Feb 202300:46:16

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Join Emeritus Professor Philip Sarrel to understand how to Advance Health After Hysterectomy and why estrogen is key to treating symptoms, reducing disease risks and prolonging life in women post hysterectomy.

After listening to this podcast, please visit menopauselearning.com to claim your free accreditation.

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Considerations for Hormone Therapy - Dr. Camille Moreno12 Feb 202300:36:44

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CME interview with Women’s Health and Menopause specialist Dr. Camille Moreno on menopausal symptoms, indications for hormone therapy use, the WHI vilification of HT and updated NAMS guidelines on the use of HT.

Dr. Moreno is an assistant professor and medical director of the Midlife Women's Health program at University of Utah OBGYN.

After listening to this podcast, please visit menopauselearning.com to claim your free CME accreditation.

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Individualizing Menopausal Management - Dr. Mary Jane Minkin11 Feb 202300:40:05

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Join this podcast discussion with menopause expert Dr. Mary Jane Minkin of Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Minkin reviews all the individualized options for menopausal management, including hormonal and nonhormonal for women, health clinicians and other allied healthvwho want to find the most helpful option for their patients with a particular focus in cancer survivors. 

After listening to this podcast, please visit menopauselearning.com to claim your free accreditation.

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The Skylight 2 Study Findings - Dr. Nanette Santoro10 Feb 202300:28:06

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Join researcher and clinician Dr. Nanette Santoro to review the findings of the Skylight 2 study on fezolinentant and her expectations of approval of a 45 mg daily oral dose to treat VMS in women. 

After listening to this podcast, please visit menopauselearning.com to claim your free CME accreditation.

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Catching up with Nurse Lillie09 Feb 202300:25:17

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In this Speaking of Women's Health Podcast episode, host Dr. Holly L. Thacker talks with recent retiree Lillie McKinney LPN. Lillie was a nurse at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Specialized Women's Health for more than a decade and prior to that worked at several other hospitals in Northeast Ohio.

Lillie was loved by all of her patients and colleagues.

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NK3 and NK1 Antagonism in Treatment of Hot Flashes - Dr. James Simon09 Feb 202300:36:43

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Join Dr. James Simon to understand the two neurokin receptor antagonists being studied for the non-hormonal treatment of hot flashes in menopausal women.

These Speaking of Women's Health podcast episodes are in partnership with Menopause Learning and is sponsored by a grant by Astellas and Bayer in conjunction with Rush University, Plexus Communications, Advancing Health After Hysterectomy and Speaking of Women’s Health.

After listening to this podcast, please visit menopauselearning.com to claim your free accreditation.

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Why Women Crave Chocolate17 Jan 202300:34:27

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Host Dr. Holly Thacker talks about why we crave chocolate and explains why the brain neurochemicals in chocolate can help improve mood and fight cancer and other diseases. 

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Why Women Need Vitamin D12 Jan 202300:19:51

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Low vitamin D levels can lead to an increase in respiratory infections amongst other conditions including seasonal depression, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and increased risk of some cancers.

Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host and Executive Director discusses how much vitamin D women need, vitamin deficiency and ways to get vitamin D.

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Kicking Off Podcast 1 and Talking All Things Iron03 Jan 202300:32:37

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Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host and Executive Director, Dr. Holly L. Thacker, kicks off the very first podcast episode introducing the Speaking of Women's Health program and sharing tips on how women of all ages can ingest more iron.

Through-out the female life cycle there are some special demands for iron. Iron is a mineral that both sexes need in order to carry oxygen through out the body. Iron deficiency can lead to extreme fatigue and feeling lightheaded, as well as a painful tongue and pale skin color. As a mother, a women’s health physician and being blessed with two grandchildren and a pregnant daughter-in-law, iron is on Dr. Thacker's mind! 

Dr. Thacker shares 7 tips to add iron rich foods to your diet, including easy-to-make recipes. Tune in to our next podcast episode and don't forget to live our motto Be Strong, Be Healthy, Be in Charge!

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Are you Getting Enough Vital Vitamins From Your Diet?29 Jul 202400:40:07

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Are your meals giving you all the nutrients you need for vibrant health, or could you be missing out on vital essentials? Join Host Dr. Holly Thacker as she unravels the complex web of vitamins and minerals that should be on your plate.

In the pursuit of health, she'll take you through the nuances of Vitamin D and iron deficiencies, spotlight the risk of overdoing supplements, and discuss the real impact of whole foods versus their processed counterparts.

Whether you're curious about the benefits of specific diets for certain health conditions or you're simply looking to refine your daily nutrient intake, this episode is your roadmap to a well-nourished life, personalized for your body's unique needs. Don't miss this nutrient-packed journey to optimal health, with insights and tips that will have you rethinking the way you fill your plate!

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Discover the Health Benefits of Apigenin: A Powerful Antioxidant22 Jul 202400:39:07

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Can food really be your medicine? Listen to Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Hot Dr. Holly Thacker as she unpacks the incredible health benefits of apigenin, a potent antioxidant found in everyday foods like celery seeds, spinach, marjoram, and rosemary. 

Discover how a diet rich in whole foods and heart-healthy fats can prevent lifestyle-related health issues, and why personalized nutrition is key to achieving optimal health.

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In the Kitchen With Chef Jim: How to Get Started on Eating Healthier15 Jul 202400:43:39

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Executive Chef Jim Perko, Sr., CEC, AAC joins guest host Leigh Klekar on the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to discuss how food is used as medicine. He also shares some of his most popular recipes and the correct way to use a knife in the kitchen.

Please call 440.613.2447 to schedule an appointment with the Culinary Medicine team.

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All Things Cataract08 Jul 202400:35:20

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Host Holly Thacker, MD interviews Scott Wagenberg, MD, one of "The Best Doctors in America,"  to talk all things cataract and care for your eyes as you age. 

This podcast episode is a must listen to as most people will have cataracts as they get older.

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Celebrating July 4th with Food, Fun, Family and Friends01 Jul 202400:34:11

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On this podcast episode, host Holly Thacker, MD talks about how to celebrate July 4th with fun food recipes, friends and family as July is Social Wellness Month.


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Know the Signs of Alzheimer's Disease24 Jun 202400:42:37

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June is Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and guest host Leigh Klekar shares the 10 signs of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Plus hear tips for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia to help them have a bit of normal in their every day lives.

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It's Hot Out There! Tips for Staying Safe in the Summer20 Jun 202400:36:23

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Battling the summer heat can be a challenge. Join Dr. Holly Thacker as she shares crucial tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from heat-related illnesses, and ensure water safety for children and pets.

Learn the best ways to fend off ticks and mosquitoes and prevent diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Whether you're planning a beach day or a backyard BBQ, this episode has everything you need to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly. Listen in and empower yourself with practical tips to make this summer your healthiest yet!

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Hormone Therapy After 65: Discover the Truth and Benefits14 Oct 202400:38:05

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Join Host Dr. Holly Thacker as she discusses the groundbreaking study from the Journal of Medicine involving over 10 million American women aged 65 and older. Despite Medicare’s recommendations, this study shows that initiating systemic hormone therapy within a decade of menopause can lead to remarkable health benefits, including lower mortality rates.

She highlights significant findings that reveal reductions in mortality and breast cancer among women who use estrogen, and discuss the varied impacts of different estrogen forms on health risks.

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Make Bladder Leakage A Thing Of The Past17 Jun 202400:39:04

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Millions of women experience involuntary loss of urine called urinary incontinence - in fact up to 1 in 3 women involuntarily leak urine.

Older women experience UI more often than younger women. But incontinence and urinary leakage is not a normal part of aging. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Holly Thacker MD shares how women can get treated for bladder leakage and at-home tips to start now.

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The Latest on Treatments for Hair Loss, Hair Thinning and Alopecia12 Jun 202400:45:57

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Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Holly Thacker, MD shares how women (and men) can help improve hair thinning, hair loss and alopecia. She shares tips, tricks and the latest vitamins, treatments and medications. 

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Sexual Health Tips From a Certified Sex Therapist05 Jun 202400:40:00

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Theresa Callard-Moore, Ph.D., a Sexual Health Specialist, shares how sex therapy can help improve your sexual health and how you can make sexual activity more comfortable and pleasurable.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Callard-Moore, please call  216-444-8686.

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Insider Tips on Making Doctor's Appointments - How to Get In Quick29 May 202400:40:02

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The average wait for an appointment seems like it's five months! Listen for tips and tricks to get in to see primary care physicians, specialists and other healthcare clinicians in a timely manner.

*Please note that after recording this podcast episode, the Cleveland Clinic changed their 24/7 hour phone line to 7am EST - 7pm EST. 

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Osteoporosis FAQs: Your Top Questions Answered22 May 202400:47:18

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May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month and Podcast Host Holly Thacker, MD answers the most frequently asked questions about osteoporosis from speakingofwomenshealth.com.

For more information about osteoporosis treatment, download our free Osteoporosis Treatment Guide.

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Tackling Seaonal Allergies: Tips for Relief and Prevention17 May 202400:21:04

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Wave goodbye to the sniffles and itchy eyes that allergy season brings! Host Holly Thacker, MD shares strategies for tackling the sneeze-inducing, eye-watering marathon that is spring 2024's allergy season.

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Should You Take Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Together? And What is Vitamin K2?15 May 202400:18:41

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Recent research shows taking calcium and vitamin D supplements together may reduce the risk of dying from cancer, but may raise the mortality risk for cardiovascular disease.

Host Holly Thacker, MD explains how vitamin D helps calcium absorption, and why women should ingest vitamin K2/Mk-7 - as it drives calcium into the bone.

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