Whether you feel like you are defying your age or feeling every move you make, age 50 is when many women say they have come into their own. It’s also the decade when some common health concerns may start showing up at your door unannounced. Just like any party crasher, how you handle their unexpected […]
Did you know that women are more susceptible to chronic headaches and migraines? And not just because our families and jobs are driving us nuts, either. Migraine headaches are reported to be 2-3 times more prevalent in women compared to men. To find out more and to find out why, we made an appointment with […]
With Dr. Chris Morris, Tryon Medical Partners Women go through two major hormonal changes in life: puberty and menopause. Both changes are important times to talk to someone to help navigate the ins and outs of a changing body. During menopause in particular, women start to experience major hormonal changes, including decreases in the production […]
We love Pilates. It’s one of our favorite ways to tighten, tone and build strength. And we’re not alone. People have been using Pilates to strengthen their core since the early 1900s. But the workouts and machines of today are a far cry from the ones Joseph Pilates invented during World War 1. From the […]
With Dr. Erin Stone, Tryon Medical Partners Growing up comes with a lot of firsts. Your first job, your first kiss and, for teenage girls, your first visit to the gynecologist. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that teenagers start seeing a gynecologist between the ages of 13 and 15 years old […]
Forty is the new 20 (or so they say). And whether we’re marching into that decade with heads held high or being dragged there kicking and screaming, 40 is a milestone worth celebrating — even if we can’t get out of bed for a full 48 hours afterward. Although we women d’un certain âge have […]
The sun is out, the weather is getting warmer and we’re ready to hit the pavement for the first time since winter started. But before we laced up our running shoes, we spoke to the experts at Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates about how to get back into running without putting ourselves at risk for injury. […]
With Dr. Erin Stone, Tryon Medical Partners Polycystic ovary syndrome (often called PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that occurs in women during their reproductive years. While research is ongoing, doctors estimate that anywhere between 10-15% of reproductive age women (those who have had their period but not started menopause) have PCOS. Of women who have […]
Do hair supplements work? Guidance from a dermatologist With Dr. Erin Hodges, Tryon Medical Partners While hair loss can affect people at any time, it typically becomes more common as we age. As we get older, our hairs become finer and thinner, leading to a more visible scalp. It might seem like losing hair is […]
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With Dr. Jennie Hauschka, Tryon Medical Partners If a product isn’t pink and scented, is it even for women? Society’s attempt to force austere language and modesty on femininity often means real information gets muddled. Let’s get beyond flower euphemisms and frilly jargon with the gynecologists at Tryon Medical Partners. Though their expertise is about […]
It’s no secret that alcohol isn’t exactly healthy for us, but did you know a recent study from The Lancet in 2018 debunked the age-old promise that a glass of wine a day is good for you? According to the study, no amount of drinking improves your health and according to a 2021 study from […]
