SPRING / SUMMER 2012 Vol 16 • No 1


ACOG Executive Vice President Hal C. Lawrence‚ III‚ MD


Medical Advisory Board Isaac Schiff‚ MD‚ Chair


Mark S. DeFrancesco‚ MD‚ MBA Andrew M. Kaunitz‚ MD


Deborah M. Smith‚ MD‚ MPH Editor-in-Chief


Penelope Murphy‚ MS


Deputy Editor-in-Chief Gregory Phillips


Associate Editor Amanda Hall


Contributors Madonna Behen


Karen Doss Bowmen Cathy Cassata Stacey Colino Jill Hindenach


Meryl Davids Landau Winnie Yu


Publication Design Westbound Publications


The Spring Issue Has Arrived! In each issue of pause®


, we strive to give you the very best


medical information on dealing with a variety of midlife health concerns. This includes updates that are both informative and practical. In Bone Up on Bone Health you’ll learn why it’s important to protect and preserve your bones. In The Aging Mind—Staying Sharp you’ll discover new ways to help maintain brain power. And don’t miss Put Money in Your Pocket for tips on saving money on health care costs.


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Isaac Schiff, MD Chair, Medical Advisory Board


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