Speaking of Women's Health
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The Speaking of Women's Health Podcast is excited to bring you credible women's health information from host and Executive Director, Dr. Holly L. Thacker. Dr. Thacker will interview guest clinicians discussing relevant women's health topics and the latest news and tips.
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Tackling Seaonal Allergies: Tips for Relief and Prevention
Speaking of Women's Health
05/17/24 • 21 min
Wave goodbye to the sniffles and itchy eyes that allergy season brings! Host Holly Thacker, MD shares strategies for tackling the sneeze-inducing, eye-watering marathon that is spring 2024's allergy season.
Chapter 8: Sleep: Difficulties and Disorders
Speaking of Women's Health
03/16/23 • 22 min
Sleep is one of the body's basic needs, it restores and preserves our health. When we're sleep deprived, our tolerant for stress plummets.
Women who report the most sleep problems are those in the perimenopausal through menopausal years. Host and Author Dr. Holly Thacker discusses how to get a better night's rest and what not to do during the day that prevents quality sleep at night.
Why Hormone Therapy is Still the Most Effective Treatment for Menopause Symptoms
Speaking of Women's Health
02/23/23 • 22 min
When you hear hormone therapy, do you ultimately think the worst? Twenty years after the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), women are still concerned about the risks of hormone therapy.
Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker discusses the impact the WHI study had on women 20 years ago and how the fear of hormone therapy is still a real issue in women's healthcare.
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Should You Take Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Together? And What is Vitamin K2?
Speaking of Women's Health
05/15/24 • 18 min
Recent research shows taking calcium and vitamin D supplements together may reduce the risk of dying from cancer, but may raise the mortality risk for cardiovascular disease.
Host Holly Thacker, MD explains how vitamin D helps calcium absorption, and why women should ingest vitamin K2/Mk-7 - as it drives calcium into the bone.
Why You May Be Feeling More Tired Lately
Speaking of Women's Health
12/09/23 • 12 min
So are you feeling more tired lately? Women tend to think that feeling tired is just a normal side effect from being busy or taking on too many responsibilities. However, if you live a healthy lifestyle and are generally healthy, you should not be bothered by daily fatigue. There is often an underlying cause of daily fatigue.
Guest Podcast Host Sylvia Morrison shares six common causes of fatigue in female patients and tips for a good night's sleep.
Omega-3s: Should You Take A Supplement?
Speaking of Women's Health
09/16/23 • 15 min
Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain cell membranes and aid in brain function. But if you are taking omega-3 fish oil capsules rather than eating foods high in omega-3s, are you getting the same benefit and are there any negative side effects?
Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Holly L. Thacker, MD discusses the benefits of consuming foods high in omega-3s and omega-6s and shares the cons of simply taking fish oil capsules.
Thyroid Problems In Women
Speaking of Women's Health
02/12/24 • 34 min
Holly Thacker, MD, host of the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast, talks about thyroid conditions in women in this podcast episode. Dr. Thacker discusses what symptoms to look for when it comes to thyroid issues and when to see a physician for treatment.
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Celebrating 2024 With A Kick Off To Season 2!
Speaking of Women's Health
01/01/24 • 35 min
Host Holly Thacker, MD rings in the New Year with Season 2 of the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast!
On this episode, Dr. Thacker shares 12 health tips for a healthy new year, a delicious and easy-to-make new year's recipe, and 3 at-home beauty tips to be your best self in 2024.
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Dry Eyes Symptoms & Causes and How To Get Relief
Speaking of Women's Health
08/07/23 • 22 min
Dry eyes frequently lead to eye discomfort, lower eyesight and reduced quality of life, particularly for people over age 50.
Host Holly Thacker MD discusses the causes of dry eyes, symptoms to look for and lifestyle habits and treatments to improve dry eyes.
Chapter 14: Your Body, Your Choices
Speaking of Women's Health
04/17/23 • 14 min
Many women seek balance during midlife, perhaps because menopause introduces so many hormonal shifts.
Host and author Dr. Holly Thacker reads Chapter 14 of her book The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause - Your Body, Your Choices and shares ways women can feel better and age better.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Speaking of Women's Health have?
Speaking of Women's Health currently has 139 episodes available.
What topics does Speaking of Women's Health cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Exercise, Nutrition, Wellness, Women'S Health, Fitness, Podcasts, Menopause and Breast Cancer.
What is the most popular episode on Speaking of Women's Health?
The episode title 'Understanding Genetics With Drs. Thacker' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Speaking of Women's Health?
The average episode length on Speaking of Women's Health is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of Speaking of Women's Health released?
Episodes of Speaking of Women's Health are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of Speaking of Women's Health?
The first episode of Speaking of Women's Health was released on Jan 3, 2023.
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