Maryann Gromisch RN

Living on your own, at any stage of your life, can be empowering, liberating, and exhilarating. Today, some 31 million Americans, comprising 28 percent of all households, live alone. And of those ...

I took one today there's were two lines.. but one it was a skinny dark line but a little thick am I pregnant?

I'm looking for someone who will prescribe HRT. I have seen several doctors and have heard my hormones are fine (without testing them all), this is "normal" for my age (then 45 now 46) and I ...

Joints are where bones meet. They allow us to turn our heads, bend our knees, wave bye-bye, and do the chicken dance. They come in different shapes and varieties, but are all cushioned by a ...

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Is the subject of menopause accepted and acknowledged in the work place? Is it the excuse, the joke or the put down? Is it still taboo? I remember very clearly sexist remarks when I was just ...

Many factors need to be considered when deciding whether to have plastic surgery. Not every person is a good candidate for certain procedures. Additionally, anyone undergoing a procedure will need ...

Feeling Alone in a Crowded World There may be billions of us on the planet, dozens around us in our offices, and even family around us at home, but that doesn’t mean that we may not feel ...

Adulthood seemed much more fun and exciting when you were a kid. As an adult, you realize that life is one stressful situation after another. However, there are ways that you can reduce or help ...

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VividLife Radio’s Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Dr. Mache Seibel, one of America’s leading authorities on women’s heath, member of EmpowHER's Medical Advisory Board and Editor of My Menopause ...

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Maintaining strong bones and teeth is something we all need to do over the course of our lives. Most people think that all that requires is consuming more milk. That is simply not the case as many ...

I found this link posted on facebook, and wanted to share it here. With all the toxic chemicals we are exposed to everyday, I love finding natural ways of cleaning, myself and my home, that will ...

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Hi, I found out that I have ovarian cyst and I'm in process of getting treatment for it meanwhile waiting for blood test results. I was told I can take Tylenol or Motrin for pain as needed which I ...

 When you imagine the perfect gym body, you probably picture bulging biceps, round shoulders and taut forearms. Any good weight training schedule will dedicate at least one or two days per ...

Claustrophobia is the fear of being trapped or confined in enclosed spaces and it can be truly life limiting. The fear can focus on not having enough oxygen or not being able to escape. The person ...

I am a 41 year old female. I was born with a fatty tumor that was wrapped around the base of my spine. I had it removed at age 8.I very recently had an MRI done because I have been having chronic ...

I was standing on the ladder changing the light buld in the entry way of my home and somebody rang the doorbell in which the dog took off running and hit the ladder. The ladder tipped and knocked ...

Centenarians on every inhabited continent swear by their native water as the source of their long lives. Scientists agree that these particular waters may contribute to the local inhabitants’ ...

Seven Ways to Manage Stress at Home Stress is unfortunately a part of modern life. Balancing work, home and extracurricular activities can be a challenge for even the most organized people. And ...

Robotic surgery is a technique in which a surgeon performs a particular procedure through the use of a computer system that remotely controls very small instruments attached to a robot. It might ...

Okay hopefully someone can help me wity this weird and complicated situation. Ok so on May 11 I had sex, it was all fine until the condom broke. I was really scared even though he said he pulled ...

What are your thought/s on blogging for a living? This isn't the first time that I have questioned this, but never bought up before now. I for one have mixed feelings blogging for a living ...

Liposuction is the process by which fat is removed from a part of the body. In liposuction, the fat is suctioned out and removed from the body. The fat in the body is broken up in a procedure. The ...

How DO you treat the actual lesions, besides prednisone? is there not a localized tx.

I started m piriod @ 2nd of may I stop on 7 may bt I started again on th 14 may is that normal I'm not on pills

I was diagnosed with severe depression about a year and a half ago. I am in therapy and currently on medication. I have in the past cut myself, it has been around a month since I cut last, and ...

Hello. I had sex the other day without using a condom, but I am very close to perfect with taking my pill-I can't tell you the last time I forgot, and I take it within the same half hour window ...

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Hi, I have a question to ask which is I've been to the podiatrist today and the reason I went is because I have scoliosis and because of scoliosis I don't have balanced feet. My left leg is longer ...

I've had a couple of these spots ever since I can remember but I'd say within the past year or so I've come up with more. They are mostly on my arms and hands. They don't itch or bother me at all ...

You don't have to look like a body builder just because you're working on building muscle! A lean, toned look is achievable while enjoying the benefits of strong musculature, you just need to know ...

When you have a family history of cancer, the risk for getting it yourself increases. It is important to take as many precautions as possible to reduce the risk of getting cancer, especially if it ...

Hi, I'm 23 years old lady and I'm still a virgin. I have a bf and we've been together for more than 4 years. We never had 'real' penetration or sexual intercourse (saving it for the marriage). But ...

I'm 2 weeks late for my period I Seriously have no signs of pregnancy except eating a little more Then I normally do. Could I be pregnant?

i was wondering if amberen can be taken with anxitey that i currently take for menopause symptoms which are effexor and buspar

Hello, I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend five days before my ovulation date. Four days after ovulation I had a very very light tinge of pink spotting (implantation spotting?) on TP when I ...

The man's penis tastes really bitter, why is that, could he have an STD?

Color is a part of our everyday life. But it does more than add variety and visual stimulation to our life. It can actually affect our mood, health, and happiness. How you may ask? Here are four ...

True or False: Heart disease and high LDL cholesterol are major problems in the U.S. True: One in every six Americans has high cholesterol, and heart disease is responsible for one in every ...

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Cold sores (also called fever blisters) – are a group of fluid filled blisters which usually appear at the edge of the lips, in and around the mouth (can also be seen on the face, inside the nose, ...

Me and my boyfriend have been trying to conceive. My last period (tmi) was on April 19. It Last about 6 days. And for the past two weeks we been trying and couple days ago I've been cramping even ...

(Sorry this is a little long) So here's my situation. I am currently a few days shy of 31 weeks pregnant and for the past 3 years I have been dealing with slight vaginal irritation (more sore ...

By: Dr. Bruce Gillis, MD, MPH On May 12, we will celebrate more than 85 million moms across this country who are the consummate multi-taskers. From running households to earning paychecks to ...

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. In 2007 alone, over 58,000 people were diagnosed with melanomas of ...

Me and my boyfriend have been trying to conceive. My last period (tmi) was on April 19. It Last about 6 days. And for the past two weeks we been trying and couple days ago I've been cramping even ...

I am 22weeks pregnant with blood group 0-.i have a daughter suffering from cerebral paulsy so i want to know when i will the rhogam injection pls.

Do you say what you really mean? Do you try to tell it like it is? Or perhaps you believe that honesty is the best policy?Well, according to a recent study from Queendom.com people who do not ...

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Soon, a new treatment will be available to help people with type 2 diabetes. Invokana, released by Johnson & Johnson, attacks blood sugar helps reduce the amount of sugar absorbed into the ...

Muscle X Edge that has been designed to gain muscle mass and increase energy levels. This supplement is an effective one that boosts pumping of muscles inside the body. This muscle formula helps ...

The Lymphodema Breast Cancer App features information on what lymphodema is and how to reduce your risk. The Lymphodema Breast Cancer App is a comprehensive, “on the go” guide to breast cancer ...