Migraine Headaches
What can you do about them?
by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
Right now, 1 in 11 Americans get migraine headaches.

These 28 million people have to deal with strong, unexpected, severe throbbing, pain usually located on one side of their head ; they may even experience nausea and vomiting. Migraine headache suffers in the United States, are on the rise; since 1990 the incidence of migraine headaches has increased by 60%. Find out more about Migraines: Who has them? What are the Beginning Signs and Symptoms of a Migraine Headache? What Causes Them & How Can I Prevent Them? What medications are available?
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Health Byte:
When is a headache
not JUST headache?
by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
There are times when a headache is more than just a pain in the head.  It can be serving as a warning sign for a serious underlying health problem.

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Estratest: Testosterone for Women?
Can it make YOU feel better?
we asked  the experts,
Kathy Petras, Susan Rako & Ruth Jacobowitz
by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
Estratest is a form of HRT or hormone replacement therapy that was approved by the FDA. It contains both estrogen and testosterone. Testosterone is produced by a woman's body but production can decrease over time.  Taking a product containing testosterone, like Estratest, can help some women boost their sex drive and can make them feel better, promote a sense of well being and decrease anxiety and depression. Find out more.

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I'm Not in the Mood : What Every Woman Should Know About Improving Her Libido

by Judith Reichman, MD
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Sexuality
How many times have you turned to your hot in the pants hubby and said "Not tonight honey, I'm not in the mood" ?