Toni Golen

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Contributor at Harvard Health Publishing

fan of my husband and kids, Barack Obama, dogs. she pronouns. PGY-32.

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What are the benefits of walking with a weighted vest?

1 week ago | health.harvard.edu | Toni Golen

Ask the doctor July 1, 2025 By Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor Share Print This Page My good friend and I have a long-established walking routine. Last week, she showed up wearing a weighted vest. What are the advantages? By increasing your body weight, rucking amps up your walking intensity.
If you've been feeling extra joint or sinus pain in Kansas City, this might be why

Mar 5, 2025 | kansascity.com | Toni Golen

A flag hanging by a thread whips in the wind in Kansas City on Wednesday. Kansas City faced snow and gale force wind gusts overnight and into the morning. [email protected] A few residents in the Kansas City area are dealing with a bit more pain around their joints and sinuses recently, and they can blame the weather. Specifically, the atmospheric air pressure.
How your dentist could save your life

Feb 1, 2025 | health.harvard.edu | Maureen Salamon |Toni Golen

Cavities are far from the only condition oral health professionals can detect. February 1, 2025 By Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch Reviewed by Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor "Open wide." It's our main task when we sit in the dentist's chair, and we might assume our dentist has one job, too — to assess the condition of our teeth.
Is charcoal toothpaste safe for my teeth?

Oct 22, 2024 | newsexaminer.com | Toni Golen

Q. My daughter-in-law is raving about charcoal-infused toothpaste she recently bought, saying it really helps whiten teeth. But is it safe? A. Charcoal toothpaste has recently become a trendy tooth-whitening choice, joining the ever-swelling ranks of whitening products lining store shelves. It contains activated charcoal, which is a fine powder composed of coconut shells, wood, and other natural substances oxidized under heat.
Should I worry about abnormal Pap test results?

Sep 9, 2024 | newsexaminer.com | Toni Golen

Q. My Pap test results came back as abnormal. Does this mean I have cervical cancer, or is there another possible explanation? A. The explicit purpose of a Pap test is to screen for cervical cancer and precancerous conditions. Cervical cancer is diagnosed in about 13,800 American women each year. But there are definitely other possible reasons that cells collected from your cervix may appear irregular.
Hormone therapy benefits outweigh risks for younger women

Jul 22, 2024 | health.harvard.edu | Maureen Salamon |Toni Golen

Research we're watching August 1, 2024 By Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch Reviewed by Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor For women under 60, hormone therapy effectively treats bothersome menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats but poses few health risks, a new study suggests.
Why do I get so many mosquito bites?

Jul 1, 2024 | newsexaminer.com | Toni Golen

Q: It’s happening again: every summer, I get bitten by mosquitoes far more than my family and friends. Why does this happen? A: You’re not imagining things. Some people are inherently more attractive than others to mosquitoes. Scientists are still figuring out why, but it’s believed that each person’s unique scent – dictated by an array of molecules throughout the body – determines whether mosquitoes “like” them more than others.
Menopause and long COVID: What's the connection?

Jun 19, 2024 | health.harvard.edu | Maureen Salamon |Toni Golen

Before the pandemic, Beth was just beginning to experience erratic periods, mood swings, fatigue, and other signs of perimenopause. But after she caught the SARS-CoV-2 virus — and especially after the infection morphed into long COVID — Beth's woes worsened. Short-term memory lapses, along with severe hot flashes and brain fog, joined her prior problems, creating a confusing slurry of symptoms.
Polycystic ovary syndrome linked with cognitive decline at midlife

May 31, 2024 | health.harvard.edu | Maureen Salamon |Toni Golen

Research we're watching June 1, 2024 By Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch Reviewed by Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — a constellation of symptoms stemming from a hormonal imbalance — may face higher risks of cognitive problems at midlife, a new study suggests.
Yoga skepticism - Harvard Health

Apr 30, 2024 | health.harvard.edu | Maureen Salamon |Toni Golen

Resisting yoga's pull? Consider bending your beliefs. May 1, 2024 By Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch Reviewed by Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor Yoga pants. Yoga mats. Yoga bolsters, blocks, and straps.

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