6 Optional Prenatal & Postnatal Procedures
I think many of us are used to going along with whatever our doctor recommends, without pausing to probe more deeply. Obviously, if your health… Read More »6 Optional Prenatal & Postnatal Procedures
I think many of us are used to going along with whatever our doctor recommends, without pausing to probe more deeply. Obviously, if your health… Read More »6 Optional Prenatal & Postnatal Procedures
When you hear the word ‘depression’, what kind of picture does your mind conjure up? Depression can cause many more symptoms than low mood, or… Read More »When Men Are Depressed
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Not all women who go through menopause experience hot flashes—a lucky 25 percent are spared. And of the remaining 75 percent of us, about 20… Read More »Living With Hot Flashes
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A few years ago, someone I’m close to went into hospital on a Sunday for an urgent (vs an emergency) outpatient procedure. From what I… Read More »Preparing for Hospital Discharge
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