Barbara Younger

“The mother-daughter relationship is at the headwaters of every woman’s health,” writes menopause expert Dr. Christiane Northrup. “Our bodies and our beliefs about them ...

According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of a hot flash include: A feeling of warmth that comes on quickly and spreads to your face and upper torso Flushing of the skin Rapid ...

My mother-in-law once said I talk to hear myself talk. That comment did not make me happy (and yes, I loved my mother-in-law). I do admit, however, that I’m a huge talker. But during ...

Hot flashes not only make a woman physically uncomfortable but she’s often embarrassed if others are nearby. To help her through those awkward moments, here are five things not to say to a ...

The North American Menopause Society sends this encouraging message about menopause: “Many women experience a newfound sense of freedom and anticipate personal growth.” They’re right! Here are six ...

When a hot flash hits, your life is instantly interrupted. That flash of heat not only sparks a fiery response in you, but it can ignite reactions among family members, too. Here are tips to help ...

Spoiling. The word worries us. We’re afraid to spoil our children for fear they won’t grow into responsible adults. We’re afraid to spoil our pets for fear they’ll become ...

Menopause sounded wonderful to me. I figured it meant the end of PMS, periods, and birth control. Sure, I’d heard about hot flashes, but that’s the only negative I had on my radar. ...

The Change of Life sent my cravings for sweet and salty foods soaring. One February, my mom ordered us a gift basket for Valentine’s Day filled with chocolate hearts, gourmet popcorn, ...

Almost everyone knows what a hot flash is but here are some facts not everyone knows. Study up and amaze your friends with your hot flash expertise. Hot flashes are not always the first sign ...

When my friend Carey was 52, she attended the opening of a new restaurant. In the middle of the festivities, she experienced a hot flash. Her face went beat red. Beads of sweat shone on her ...

As I approached menopause, my doctor never warned me I’d face challenges. When sex and then simply walking became painful, I feared pelvic floor prolapse. Luckily, after a visit to the ...

I love posting heartwarming menopause stories on my menopause blog. And yes, there are heartwarming menopause stories! One of my favorites is the story of Sirena Pellarolo, who worked as a high ...

When I was in fifth grade, my friend Carolyn showed me the calendar she used to track her periods. She circled those days with a red pen. Standing next to Carolyn’s desk in 1965, I never would ...

I love the North Carolina State Fair. From the onion rings to the cows and chickens to the hand-stitched quilt display to the Ferris wheel, I love it all. But one year, when I was in the thick of ...

During the roller coaster of menopause, walking was a lifeline for me. My gym friends and I pounded the treadmills as we discussed everything from relationship woes to world events to the latest ...

When florists have hot flashes, they can do what my friend Mae Lee does. Mae Lee hurries to the walk-in cooler at the Flower Patch, the shop where she works. Surrounded by roses, lilies, ...

My gynecologist is a hoot! He cracks corny jokes, and since he was raised in Canada, he often interjects a bit of French. He makes a doctor’s visit fun. Even better, he listens when it’s time to ...

Your first period. I bet you’ve never forgotten it. Mine was on my 13th birthday. I knew to expect my first period, but I sure was shocked to see that blood. My mom had ordered me a Modess Pads ...

“I’m drenched with sweat!” I announced to my husband Cliff in the middle of a January night. “I bet this is menopause.” I’d read about the dreaded night sweats. “You’ve got too many blankets ...

Hot flashes- women hear about them long before menopause, but what do they actually feel like? How do you know if you’re having a hot flash or you’re just plain hot? I live in a large ...