I was walking through the operating room one day when a cardiac surgeon stopped me and asked for help. “I’m about to do surgery on an older woman and we cannot get a urinary catheter into her bladder. Could you lend us a hand.” The woman had a problem called pelvic organ prolapse. …
Do you wake up tired? Do you find yourself yawning in the middle of the day? A lot of people do. One in four women has some insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, or both. About one in seven adults has chronic (long-term) insomnia. Hormonal imbalances that are part of …
January 4, 2021 my mom passed away. She was 96. And though that might seem old, to hear her tell it, she still had unfinished business. Things she wanted to do. Places she wanted to go. People she wanted to see. She lived in Houston and I live in Boston. Pre-pandemic, I spoke with …
March is National Colorectal Cancer Month and according to the CDC, not counting some kinds of skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. It is the third most common cancer in men and in women. For most cancers, the goal is to find it early …
My father-in-law, William Glazier, was a pediatrician for roughly half a century. And he was a really good one. He took care of literally thousands of kids, and their kids, in the greater Boston area. Every Thanksgiving, after the turkey had been eaten and we were waiting for dessert, he would get out his …
For many women and teens February is not all about chocolate and roses, but about how to escape from an abusive relationship. For many it is very difficult to talk about this topic, let alone take action to make changes. Songs can be a way of opening the conversation. My wife and I …
What makes your relationship special? Is it the huge gifts? The big money? The exotic trips? The fancy car? For some the answer would be yes. But for most, when they stop to think about it, it’s the little things that make a big difference. A special smile; a gently touch; never forgetting …
Perimenopause happens soon after 40. And the “Oh No, Four O” for many is the beginning of personal issues such as food addiction, unhappy relationships, workaholism, getting over stress, over anxious, or overweight. Have these internalized beliefs left you worried about whether or not you will remain healthy, desirable, lovable, or employable? Do you …
When was the last time your pump had a tune-up? Of course I’m talking about your heart. It’s the size of your fist and it works 24/7 to to bring oxygen to every cell in your body from before you are born till your dying day. This week’s Music Monday salutes American Heart Month …
Menopause is really challenging for many women. But it can also be a positive time of growth and development. It’s a time of more wisdom; a time when kids are typically out of the house so there is more freedom; it’s a time when it is finally your turn to turn your attention towards nurturing …
