Speaking of Women's Health

03/13/2026

Today is World Sleep Day! 💤💤
Sleep disorders are on the rise. It is estimated that nearly 75% of adult Americans experience sleep disorder symptoms at least a few nights per week. At the same time, sleep disturbances in some form are seen in as many as 25 to 30% of infants and children.

Tips for a good night's rest: https://speakingofwomenshealth.com/health-library/sleep-disorders

03/11/2026

03/08/2026

This honey mustard salmon recipe is gluten-free, diabetic-friendly and freezer-friendly.

Get the recipe and make it today! https://speakingofwomenshealth.com/recipes/honey-mustard-salmon

03/06/2026

Today is Employee Appreciation Day! We celebrate the incredible dedication and hard work of our team!

Here are just a few pictures of the incredible Center for Specialized Women's Health team members that we appreciate every day!🌻

03/04/2026

Speaking of Women's Health Podcast host Holly Thacker, MD sat down with Cleveland Clinic internist and executive health physician Richard Cartabuke, MD to map out how a single, coordinated visit can compress a month of care—advanced labs, imaging and expert consults—into a focused plan you can actually use.

🎧Listen to the new episode: https://speakingofwomenshealth.com/podcasts/executive-health-antiaging

03/03/2026

Studies suggest that magnesium is linked to better cognitive function and may reduce dementia risk.

People who consume more than 550 mg of magnesium daily had higher brain volumes than people who only consume 350 mg of magnesium daily. These effects were greater in women than compared to men.

03/02/2026

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S.

Dr. Thacker discusses the new recommendations for colon cancer screening and sets the record straight on many common myths that surround colonoscopies.

Listen: https://speakingofwomenshealth.com/podcasts/march-is-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month

02/26/2026

02/26/2026

Dr Thacker’s latest podcast on Eat some macadamias while you listen! https://youtu.be/sswg8KzL-0A?si=v1oBcqR8aU2VwzNc

02/22/2026

Women’s hearts are different than men’s hearts. Biologically, female hearts are different in terms of response to medicines, tests and even the presentation of heart disease as well as the electrical conduction of the heart.

At the time of menopause, the risk of heart disease goes up. If symptomatic hot flashes and low estrogen state are not being treated, women can experience the following consequences from low estrogen in postmenopause that can increase the risk of heart disease:

- Increase in weight
- Cholesterol levels may rise
- Blood pressure may rise

13 gender differences in heart disease: https://speakingofwomenshealth.com/column/heart-tips-for-busy-women