Marla Ahlgrimm on Coping with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
According to women’s health advisor and pharmacist Marla Ahlgrimm, it is difficult to estimate how much blood a woman loses during her menstrual cycle. While most women don’t lose much, others...
View ArticleMarla Ahlgrimm Offers Tips for Avoiding Stress Fractures
Stress fractures can occur after an athlete has stretched his or her physical boundaries on the track or at the gym, according to pharmacist Marla Ahlgrimm. She notes that many women in middle age...
View ArticleMarla Ahlgrimm on the Increasing Number of Sleep Apnea Diagnoses
A necessity for keeping the body and mind in proper order, sleep is perhaps the most underrated activity of the U.S. population, says pharmacist Marla Ahlgrimm. Here, she shares her knowledge of...
View ArticleQ & A with Marla Ahlgrimm – Mammograms
The American Cancer Society advises all women to have an annual mammogram regardless of age as long as they remain in good physical condition, notes Marla Ahlgrimm. Although women age 75 and older have...
View ArticleMarla Ahlgrimm: Warding Off Weight Gain During Menopause
According to Marla Ahlgrimm, a nationally respected pharmacist and women’s health expert, hot flashes and hormonal imbalances come with the territory during menopause — but weight gain doesn't have to....
View ArticleMarla Ahlgrimm Offers Tips for Reducing the Risk of Stress Fractures
According to women’s health expert Marla Ahlgrimm, physicians are seeing an increasing number of patients with stress fractures due to physical fitness activities. However, in some elderly patients...
View ArticleQ&A with Marla Ahlgrimm: Mammograms May Benefit Women Over 75
According to women’s health expert Marla Ahlgrimm, the need for annual mammograms is one of those ongoing debates that are hard to keep up with. Breast cancer screening for older women is even more...
View ArticleMarla Ahlgrimm Explains Bleeding Irregularities Are Common in Menopause
According to women’s health expert Marla Ahlgrimm, sitting for long periods does more than make your butt hurt; it actually has a negative effect on your personal health and the condition of your body....
View ArticleMarla Ahlgrimm Advocates Breast ‘Awareness’
Breast self-exams have been widely hailed as a procedure that can help women discover breast cancer early, says pharmacist and women’s health expert, Marla Ahlgrimm. There's just one problem: No study...
View ArticleQ&A with Marla Ahlgrimm: The Health Effects of Prolonged Sitting
According to women’s health expert Marla Ahlgrimm, sitting for long periods does more than make your butt hurt; it actually has a negative effect on your personal health and the condition of your body....
View ArticleQ & A with Marla Ahlgrimm | Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are a troublesome condition for many women. Here, women’s healthcare expert Marla Ahlgrimm participates in today’s Q & A session.Q: What are uterine fibroids?Marla Ahlgrimm:...
View ArticleQ & A with Marla Ahlgrimm | Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections are painful and they can be embarrassing. There are several at home remedies, however, that may lessen a woman’s chances of infection. Here, women’s healthcare advocate and...
View ArticleMarla Ahlgrimm Discusses the Relation of Breast Cancer Risk and Lignans
In this brief but informative Q & A, pharmacist Marla Ahlgrimm answers questions about lignans, little known breast cancer fighting agents found in everyday foods.Q: What exactly are lignans?Marla...
View ArticleMarla Ahlgrimm Offers Four Reasons to Get Out of Town
An annual vacation can do more than just relax the body, says Marla Ahlgrimm. Here, the women’s health expert and Madison, Wisconsin-based pharmacist gives four powerful reasons to take advantage of...
View ArticleMarla Ahlgrimm on Balancing Motherhood and Holiday Stress
There is no “one size fits all” strategy for being a mother. This is especially true during the holidays when it can be difficult to strike the perfect balance between motherly duties, happy hostess,...
View ArticleSleep Apnea a Nocturnal Nightmare, Says Marla Ahlgrimm
Sleep apnea is a dangerous condition that can steal years from a person’s life. And with upwards of 18 million adults currently diagnosed, it’s a growing concern. Here, women’s health expert Marla...
View ArticleMarla Ahlgrimm Explains the Facebook/Fatigue Connection
Facebook has become ingrained in our society. We use it to keep up with friends and family and as a way to vent our frustrations to the world. But, do our online interactions have an impact on our...
View ArticleMarla Ahlgrimm Recommends Depression Screening for All Women
In early 2016, the US Preventative Services Task Force updated its previous recommendation that postpartum and pregnant women should be screened for depression. Now, the USPSTF recommends all adults...
View ArticleMarla Ahlgrimm Shares Dietary Tips for PMS Relief
PMS doesn’t have to control your life, says retired pharmacist, women’s health expert, and healthcare entrepreneur Marla Ahlgrimm. PMS doesn’t have to mean suffering with bloating and mood swings. The...
View ArticleMarla Ahlgrimm | Strange Childbirth Traditions Throughout History
Giving birth is the most natural thing on Earth, says women’s wellness expert Marla Ahlgrimm. However, there is so much our ancestors didn’t know about how the process actually worked. Read on for...
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