Botox isn't just for your face. It's a treatment for migraines, TMJ and even overactive sweating. Sarah King has lots of questions for Dr. Gita Fleischman from wakemed.org. She talks us through Botox and how it works its cosmetic magic on your face, and its many other uses. Connect with Sarah and the show at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

Have you seen at-home, over-the-counter menopause test kits? Sarah took one and compared her results to actual lab tests. Dr. Amantia Kennedy from wakemed.org gives us her expert opinion on whether or not the home test is worth the hype. Connect with Sarah and the show at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions. 

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

As estrogen decreases, we see all kinds of changes, including changes to the vagina, labia, libido...the list goes on and on. It all adds up to major changes in how sex feels. The moves that worked forever don't get it done anymore. Sarah talks to Dr. Amantia Kennedy from wakemed.org about what to expect, when to talk to your doctor and what you can do to keep your sex life alive. Connect with Sarah and the show at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions. 

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

If you're having a baby and you're 35 or older, congratulations, you are of "advanced maternal age." You're in for a lot more testing at your OB appointments. Dr. Bassam Rimawi from WakeMed discusses advanced maternal age. There are risks, and rewards, but should the label still exist if women are having babies at a later age in general? Connect with Sarah and the show at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

We've all had forgetful moments, but what's the difference in normal cognitive decline and dementia? How do we know if our brains are aging normally? Dr. Michael Soboeiro from WakeMed has some clear info on how to spot the differences and eight things we can all do to keep our brains young.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

Are people having more casual sex these days, or have apps like Tinder just changed the way people hook up? Either way, sexually transmitted infections are still a thing. In this episode Dr. Jenna Beckham from wakemed.org talks about safe sex practices, and what you should know before you decide to stop using barrier methods. Reach out to Sarah King with your questions at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

Your gut biome is full of bacteria, and that's a good thing! What's living inside your gut makes a huge difference to your overall mental and physical health. In this episode Sarah King talks to Dr. Jiselle Bock who is all in on cultivating a healthy gut biome. Find her at wakemed.org. Send your ideas for future episodes at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

Are you getting enough protein? If your social media alogrithm is like Sarah's, you're seeing it all the time. It seems impossible to eat enough! And just exactly how much are we supposed to get? Marissa Robinson is a certified dietician at WakeMed. She has a calculation to figure out your daily number and advice on how to eat enough. (Yes, there is math in this episode!) Send us your questions at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions. Make an appointment with a WakeMed nutritionist at wakemed.org.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

Two WakeMed OB/GYNs dispel the myths surrounding gynecologist appointments. Do we need pap smears every year? Can a pap smear detect sexually transmitted infection? Does your doctor know when you've had sex the day before your appointment? Sarah King has lots of questions. Send us your questions at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions. Make an appointment with WakeMed doctors at wakemed.org.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action.

"Mental Load" is a relatively new term for an age-old issue. It encompasses all the tasks we have to do, plus all the mental and emotional planning, organizing and scheduling it takes to get everything done. Sarah talks to Dr. Micah Krempasky about ways to balance priorities and unburden yourself. Dr. Krempasky was our guest on an earlier episode about Setting Boundaries. You can find that in season two of this podcast. Learn more about WakeMed's mental health and well-being services at wakemed.org. Send us your questions for future episodes at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action.