The dilemma My partner and I, both in our early 60s, have been together for 20 years. He does thoughtful things for me every day, but is never generous or complimentary. When we used to have sex, it was always me who made the first move, but since the menopause I’m not interested. Until now … Read more
Nine in 10 women have felt “embarrassed” after experiencing a female health symptom in public. A study, of more than 4,000 women, found 89 percent have felt uncomfortable and self-conscious by the likes of hot flushes, heightened emotions, excessive sweating, severe period pain or leaks while around others. These ‘Public Displays of Womanhood’ – all … Read more
By Michael Ogg, as told to Hallie Levine I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1996. My condition has left me a quadriplegic. I’m unable to move any muscles below my neck. But I can still speak, and my mind is as sharp as a tack. There’s no doubt that if it weren’t for … Read more
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Republican lawmakers on Thursday voted to make it harder to change the Missouri Constitution amid a campaign to restore abortion rights through a voter-backed constitutional amendment. Currently, Missouri constitutional changes are enacted if approved by a majority of votes statewide. State senators voted 22-9 along party lines to also require a … Read more
Experts always stress the importance of your first meal of the day. Breakfast breaks your overnight fast, so it’s your first source of glucose needed to boost your energy levels and alertness. Therefore, you want it to go steady on your blood sugar, releasing energy gradually and also providing other essential nutrients. However, many Britons … Read more
By Bruce A. Cohen, MD, as told to Keri Wiginton We know so much more about multiple sclerosis (MS) than we used to. But one important theme is that we’ve become much better at treating the relapsing form of this disease and changing its natural history. That wasn’t the case early in my career. I’m … Read more
LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with the same form of dementia that actor Bruce Willis has, a statement released Thursday on behalf of her caretakers says. The statement said the 59-year-old’s diagnoses of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia “have already presented significant hurdles … Read more
UnitedHealth Group Inc. headquarters stands in Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S. Mike Bradley | Bloomberg | Getty Images Change Healthcare’s systems are down for a fourth straight day after parent company UnitedHealth Group disclosed that a suspected cybersecurity threat actor gained access to part of its information technology network on Wednesday. UnitedHealth, the biggest health-care company in … Read more
In the UK, cardiovascular disease is a huge health problem, accounting for around a quarter of all deaths every year. This refers to a range of conditions that affect the heart and circulatory system, including coronary heart disease, heart failure and stroke. There are a number of factors that can increase your risk for these. … Read more
By Lisa Lundy, multiple sclerosis case manager, as told to Keri Wiginton It’s normal to worry about the cost of multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment. You may wonder how you’ll predict anything about an unpredictable disease. While you don’t want to get yourself in a panic, you do want to prepare for what may come. But … Read more
