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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, 8 Risk Factors for Bone Fracture 1 year ago
Fact: More than half of all bone fractures are in people with osteopenia rather than osteoporosis. Right now may be the perfect time to bone up on your potential fracture risk.
If you haven’t heard of F […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, What You've Never Been Told About Menopause 2 years ago
About 6000 women enter menopause every day and millions more are in the ten-year window around menopause called perimenopause. During my nearly 20 years at Harvard where I ran the Division of Reproductive […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, Domestic Violence in the Time of Covid-19 2 years, 1 month ago
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, we’ve been told to stay home because it is safer. But for an increasing number of women, that couldn’t be further from the truth. And I’m not talking about Covid-1 […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, Solitary Confinement – The Health Risks of Social Isolation 2 years, 3 months ago
There have been a number of recent reports about the importance of socialization and the risks of social isolation. This topic has become increasingly important for people in middle age who often have routines […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, You Are NOT Too Young for Heart Disease! 2 years, 4 months ago
Usually when I share an article, it’s from a well-known medical journal. But this information was reported on the front page of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ January 15, 2020).
And it’s ala […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, Protect Our Skin with These 5 Ingredients 2 years, 5 months ago
Don’t let the weather damage your skin health. A biochemist offers his thoughts on 5 protective ingredients to look for in your skin care products.
It’s the perfect time to renew and r […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, Food and Your Memory in Menopause 2 years, 6 months ago
Can you change how well your brain works during menopause by what you eat? One study says yes – at least a little.
African Americans, white, Chinese and Japanese women were followed during menopause and their […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, 7 Tips to Control Stress Incontinence 2 years, 6 months ago
If you’ve ever worried you wouldn’t find a bathroom in time or worried about wetting your pants each time you sneeze, read on to understand the problem and find tips on what to do.
Shhhhh. Most women don […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, Dry Mouth, Osteoporosis – 10 "Gotta See" Questions 2 years, 7 months ago
Ever have a dry mouth? It could be a sign of osteoporosis. The journal Menopause published a study showing that women in menopause who have a dry mouth are at increased risk of low calcium and osteoporosis […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, Menopause? Perimenopause? 5 Tips to Keep That Weight Off! 2 years, 8 months ago
It’s hard to lose weight any time. But in menopause or postmenopause it’s particularly challenging. So what can you do to help shed those pounds?
A recent study looked at the eating habits of 419 overw […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, Is Marriage Good For Your Health? 2 years, 10 months ago
A 2006 article published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found that people who have never married have the […] -
Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, 5 Simple Tips to Stay Well After 50 3 years, 5 months ago
With all of the available diet fads and exercise programs to stay well, there is sometimes too much information for people to […] -
Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, Women At Greater Risk for Depression, Dementia 3 years, 10 months ago
There are definitely gender differences when it comes to psychiatric issues and substance abuse. Males are more at risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, Tourette syndrome, oppositional defiant […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, Estrogen Cream, Patches and Pellets: What You Need To Know 3 years, 10 months ago
Are you currently using topical estrogen, or thinking of using a topical estrogen cream, patch or pellets? These forms of estrogen are becoming more commonly used and something I’m often asked about by my p […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, 7 Common Meds That'll Up Your Risk of Breaking Your Bones! 4 years, 1 month ago
Do you know how strong your bones are?
Most people don’t…unless you’ve had a bone density.
That’s a type of x-ray called DEXA that compares the density of your bones to a know population of women so you kno […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, When We Lose Our Parent(s) – Here's 7 Tips for Coping 4 years, 1 month ago
There is no easy way to deal with the loss of a parent. They’ve literally know us our whole lives and for most of us, they provided unconditional love. Unfortunately, it’s part of the life cycle most of us hav […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, Falls? Falls! Ugh! Here's What Matters in Prevention… 4 years, 2 months ago
You may think winter – with its snow and slippery ice – is the only time when the majority of falls occur. Think again. And as we and our loved ones age, falls loom large on the list of preventable i […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, Endometrial Ablation: A Solution to Heavy Menstration? 4 years, 3 months ago
Heavy menstruation (heavy enough to require a tampon or pad change almost hourly) is an issue that affects many women at some point throughout their lives, whether the woman is 20 or is after 50. And, this is not […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, Top 7 Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women 4 years, 3 months ago
If you want to live a long and healthy life, right now, today, is the best time to protect your heart. Heart attack is the most common cause of death in women, and one of the most preventable causes.
But […]
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Dr. Mache Seibel wrote a new post, After the Heart Attack – The End of Intimacy? 4 years, 4 months ago
A heart attack is a common and serious health issue. But it doesn’t have to prevent you from having a satisfying sexual relationship with your partner.
According to the American Heart Association, in the United S […] - Load More