USA Today / Southern California Reproductive Center Sip wine and chat about postponing motherhood — at an ‘egg social’ November 21, 2017

Baby_bellyNow, you might be sipping cocktails at an egg-freezing fête.

Judging from a recent event at a swanky Beverly Hills hotel, female fertility could be the next big thing in direct marketing.

About two dozen women — and a few men — gathered one night this fall in the presidential suite of the L’Ermitage in this famously upscale city to chat, drink wine and eat hors d’oeuvres while hearing about the possibility of freezing their eggs.

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Chicago Tribune / Southern California Reproductive Center At egg freezing parties, women sip wine, chat about postponing motherhood November 21, 2017

6433523_1445702957.1388Judging from a recent event at a swanky Beverly Hills hotel, female fertility could be the next big thing in direct marketing.

About 20 women and a few men gathered recently in the presidential suite of the Viceroy L’Ermitage in this famously upscale city to chat, drink wine and eat hors d’oeuvres while hearing about the possibility of freezing their eggs for future conception.

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Washington Post / Southern California Reproductive Center Sip Wine And Chat About Postponing Motherhood — At An ‘Egg Social’ November 21, 2017

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Judging from a recent event at a swanky Beverly Hills hotel, female fertility could be the next big thing in direct marketing.

About 20 women — and a few men — gathered recently in the presidential suite of the Viceroy L’Ermitage in this famously upscale city to chat, drink wine and eat hors d’oeuvres while hearing about the possibility of freezing their eggs for future conception.

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MensHealth / Dr. Ming Wang Here’s Why Your Eye Can’t Stop Twitching November 20, 2017

Iris_-_left_eye_of_a_girlWe’ve all had it happen: You’re trying to hold a conversation when your eye starts uncontrollably twitching. You’re afraid to look the other person in the eye, but you don’t want to seem rude, so you just hope they don’t notice.

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USA Today / Southern California Reproductive Center Sip wine and chat about postponing motherhood — at an ‘egg social’ November 14, 2017

130110-F-LC301-066Now, you might be sipping cocktails at an egg-freezing fête.

Judging from a recent event at a swanky Beverly Hills hotel, female fertility could be the next big thing in direct marketing.

About two dozen women — and a few men — gathered one night this fall in the presidential suite of the L’Ermitage in this famously upscale city to chat, drink wine and eat hors d’oeuvres while hearing about the possibility of freezing their eggs.

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Romper / Carlota Zimmerman Want To Raise Great Kids? Teach Them To Be Losers November 14, 2017

PR 16-18B“Everyone gets a trophy!” The single-biggest corrupting force of the Millennial generation is supposedly our parents’ efforts to boost our self-esteem by making everyone a winner. And sure, handing out a tie-first place ribbon to everyone does devalue the training and discipline that defines a winner, but I think the tide has turned on this strategy somewhat. We are beginning to understand more widely that we need to teach kids to be good losers, because everyone already knows how to win. In fact, a field of psychology has cropped up around righting the self-esteem bender we all went on in the ’90s and ’00s.

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NY Post / Carlota Zimmerman The Biggest Reason Employees Aren’t Happy (and it’s free to fix) November 8, 2017

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Workers just want to feel appreciated.

That’s the No. 1 factor impacting employees’ satisfaction with their employers, according to data released Tuesday by compensation data and software provider PayScale. It tops good communication, career development, pay and the company’s future outlook to take the top spot.

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Fast Company / Carlota Zimmerman This Is Why We Default To Criticism (And How To Change) November 6, 2017

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Our brains and workplace culture have evolved to make criticism easier than constructive feedback, but we can take steps to change.

Tim Cole, now founder and CEO of The Compass Alliance, used to hear criticism like this regularly in a previous work environment. Tasked with taking over a department he admits had a “septic culture,” Cole stepped into a quagmire of low morale. There was legitimate debate on shutting the operation down,” he explains, “despite the contribution to profitability.”

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Rocket Matters / Carlota Zimmerman What to Do if You’re Sexually Harassed at Your Law Firm October 27, 2017
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SELF / Dr. Ming Wang 5 Reasons to Get Your Eyes Checked That Have Nothing to Do with Your Vision October 23, 2017

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If you’re someone who doesn’t need glasses or contacts, you probably think you don’t need to get your eyes checked this year (or ever?). But regular eye exams can check for more than just your ability to read the letter W from very far away.

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Washington Post / Carlota Zimmerman Can Instagram Land You a Job? October 18, 2017

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Social media has significantly changed the recruiting world.

While it’s OK to post fun photos that don’t relate to your career, remember, in some industries, especially creative fields and the visual arts, including journalism, copywriting, photography, design, advertising, and marketing, Instagram is an ideal platform to present your work. The next time you post, remember: recruiters are using Instagram to locate potential candidates.

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Washington Post / Carlota Zimmerman Negotiate Your Dream Offer with These 6 Tips October 17, 2017

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Are you confident you can snag your dream job and negotiate the compensation package you deserve?

That’s not a trick question or an attempt to riddle you with anxiety.

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Healthline / Dr. Howard Samuels, The Hills Treatment Center Don’t Mix: Parenting, Pills, and Pinot October 11, 2017

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If we’re being honest, many of us are probably guilty of ignoring warning labels at one time or another, buying into the belief that we’re smart enough and capable enough to assess a truly risky situation. Then, too, there’s the assumption that warning labels might be overly cautious.

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Dreaming of Baby / Southern California Reproductive Center Lead and Pregnancy – Cause for Concern? October 11, 2017

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Avoiding lead is not always that easy. Even if you don’t have a job in construction or plumbing, you may still come across lead in the paint and dust in older homes, and in everyday items such as candy and make-up, as well as soil and tap water. If you’re trying to conceive or already pregnant, it helps to know if lead is an issue of concern.

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Moneyish / Carlota Zimmerman This New Office ‘Status Symbol’ Shows Exactly How Depressing Work Really Is October 5, 2017

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Get busy.

Nearly three in ten (29%) workers say that they don’t drink coffee at work because they are too busy or don’t have time to do it, according to a survey released last week of more than 8,000 workers conducted by polling organization YouGov.

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Living Magazine / Dr. Rady Rahban Bye-Bye Mom Bod October 5, 2017

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If I had a quarter for every time I heard a mom say having kids “ruined” her body, I would be filthy rich. While some women wear their stretch marks and crepe paper skin proudly, plenty of women would prefer to have their old bodies back. And for some, no amount of exercise or toning exercises can lift and tighten sagging breasts and bellies or eliminate stubborn pockets of fat.

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Marie Claire / Southern California Reproductive Center What to Know If You Suspect You Have PCOS October 4, 2017

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As science learns more about the complexities of PCOS (otherwise known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), women are catching up, too. Zocdoc recently reported that over the last year searches for the term “PCOS” are on the rise, which hopefully means more of the projected 8 to 20 percent of women that have it are getting it checked out.

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Refinery29 / Southern California Reproductive Center How To Deal If Your Vagina Is Sore After Sex September 29, 2017

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Waddling around when you’re sore after sex is about as fun as having sore muscles after a tough workout. Luckily, there are a few ways to soothe your pain post-sex, but first you have to figure out what’s causing it.

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NY Post / Carlota Zimmerman These Job Recruiters Are Judging You by Your Outfits September 26, 2017

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Recruiters look at way more than just your experience — and the gender of the person recruiting you may impact what qualities you’re judged on, according to a survey of 831 recruiters released by recruiting software firm Jobvite.

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SELF / Southern California Reproductive Center What to Say–and What Not to Say–to Someone Going Through IVF September 25, 2017

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If you have difficulty conceiving, it’s comforting to know that in vitro fertilization is an option. That said, no one ever actually wants to go through IVF. The process involves money, hormones, self-administered shots (often in your butt or stomach), and a lot of emotional highs and lows. And it doesn’t help that people don’t really know how to act around you when you’re going through it.

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Forbes / Dr. Ming Wang China’s Largest Eye Doctor Chain Is Looking To Expand To The U.S. September 25, 2017

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The Chinese eye hospital chain put $50 million towards a U.S. subsidiary late last year, establishing a fully-owned subsidiary Aier (U.S.A.) International Holdings Inc. In addition, the company acquired its first facility in the U.S. for $17 million in April – Wang Eye Institute in Nashville, Tennessee. Now it’s looking for more locations.

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HealthyWay / Southern California Reproductive Center 12 IVF Truths No One Tells You About September 25, 2017
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“Where do babies come from?” is a question that can make anyone blush, because we all know from a relatively young age exactly how babies get here.
That is, until we grow up and realize many couples have trouble making a baby the old fashioned way. Wanting to have a child and not being able to get pregnant is heartbreaking, but luckily, parents who aren’t able to conceive on their own now have a decidedly modern option: using medical technology to help them get pregnant. (more…)
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Gears of Biz / Carlota Zimmerman 11 Common Little Habits You Didn’t Realize Seem Unprofessional At Work September 25, 2017

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Whether you’re someone who works at a traditional office or more modern tech company, everyone wants to do their job well and feel respected. How you act at work plays a big role in how your colleagues will view you, which means you’ll want to avoid any little habits that can seem unprofessional.

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Moneyish / Carlota Zimmerman The Gross Way Many Male Recruiters Are Evaluating Job Candidates September 25, 2017

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Things aren’t what they appear to be.

Recruiters look at way more than just your experience — and the gender of the person recruiting you may impact what qualities you’re judged on, according to a survey of 831 recruiters released by recruiting software firm Jobvite.

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Zocdoc / Southern California Reproductive Center Simple Answers to Complicated Questions About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome September 19, 2017

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a hormonal disorder that affects between 1 and 6 and 1 and 20 women of reproductive age. It’s a leading cause of infertility — 40% of women with PCOS experience problems with fertility — and women often learn they have PCOS when they encounter difficulty getting pregnant.

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Moneyish / Carlota Zimmerman 10 Qualities Hiring Managers Say You Must Have to Land That Job September 18, 2017

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Nearly half (49%) of hiring decision makers say that being prepared for the interview and asking pertinent questions is a top attribute they want in a candidate. This makes it the No. 1 answer, topping even things like demonstrating you have the right experience (48%).

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Live Well Nebraska / Dr. Rady Rahban When Planning Plastic or Cosmetic Procedures, ‘You’ve Got to do Your Homework’ September 18, 2017

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Finding the right doctor often requires patients to do some homework.

You ask savvy friends and relatives for references. If you’re looking for a specialist, you consult with your general practitioner. Then you check the doctor’s training and credentials.

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Credit.com / Carlota Zimmerman 4 Ways to Find the Perfect Mentor for You–for Free September 12, 2017

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About 86% of CFOs say having a mentor is important to career development, according to a 2016 survey performed by Accountemps.

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U.S. News / Dr. Howard Samuels 6 Tips for Finding a Good Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center September 7, 2017
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Bowflex / Dr. Youdim EAT BETTER AS A FAMILY September 6, 2017

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September is back to school season, which means that between shuttling the kids back and forth to classes and practice and sports and everything else it can be tough to find a way for the family to come together and reconnect. But family meals don’t have to be the somber affairs some of us grew up with. Sometimes making sure to sit down together for a shared meal can mean sharing a game or new colored food or flavor; while other times it means creating a family environment where food that is good for you is also fun to eat and a family priority.

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Moneyish / Carlota Zimmerman Cursing On the Job Is No Longer Taboo But You Have to be Savvy About How You Do It September 5, 2017

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Ask Jesse Botte if she swears at work, and she’ll tell you: “A big f*****g hell yes!”

The 31-year-old founder of JBeWell Fitness Solutions — who boasts an accent she jokingly describes as “Marisa Tomei circa ‘My Cousin Vinny'”- says that when she began training clients at a fancy gym in Manhattan, she was told to tone down her frequent cursing.

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E & N / Carlota Zimmerman Ocho Consejos Para Estar Preparado Para una Recesión September 5, 2017

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¿Quién puede asegurar el futuro de la economía?, ¿Es posible garantizar la estabilidad financiera de una nación? Los especialistas afirman que no, por eso es importante que las personas estén listas para afrontar en la mejores condiciones una recesión económica.

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SELF / Southern California Reproductive Center FYI: Struggling With Infertility Doesn’t Mean You’ll Never Get Pregnant August 31, 2017

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High school sex ed did a number on me, and I spent most of my life living with a low-grade fear that I would get pregnant every time I had sex, even though I used the pill. That notion was further confirmed when I got pregnant with my first son the day my husband and I started trying. But when we decided to try to have another baby, things weren’t so easy.

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Money Talks News / Carlota Zimmerman College Students and Parents: Align Your Finances and Your Goals August 29, 2017

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Students going off to college are about to get a crash course they likely won’t find in their course catalogs: money. Parents can help them pass.

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Ladders / Carlota Zimmerman How to Develop Strong Female Friendships At Work August 28, 2017

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August 26 is Women’s Equality Day, which means it’s a good time to look at why even women with strong female friend networks find creating strong connections with female co-workers difficult. Having close female friends in the office can sometimes be a difficult goal to navigate.

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CheatSheet / Carlota Zimmerman 10 Most Important Things You Need to Do to Get the Job, According to Experts August 28, 2017

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These days, if you want to get the job, you have to stand out from the pack. It isn’t enough to simply be a good candidate. You have to be great. Exceeding the hiring manager’s expectations is a must. The best way to shine and stand out among a sea of job applicants is to have a clear strategy.

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Ladders / Carlota Zimmerman More than half of Americans have had an affair at work. Here’s what to do when you find out about one. August 25, 2017

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According to recent data, more than 51% of workers admit to having an office affair at some point in their career. And few of them regret it: 64% of those workers admitted they’d do it again, if the opportunity presented itself.

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US Weekly / Southern California Reproductive Center Molly Sims Opens Up About Her Fertility Journey August 23, 2017

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Molly Sims is partnering with Us Weekly to talk about fertility and share her journey to becoming a mother of two — and soon three! The 43-year-old actress, married to producer Scott Stuber, 47, spoke candidly in a video for her YouTube channel about freezing embryos, trying IVF twice and ultimately conceiving naturally with each of her pregnancies.

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U.S. News / Dr. Ming Wang Here Are the Eye Problems That Affect You When You Have Diabetes August 22, 2017
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Ladders / Carlota Zimmerman Office Romance August 21, 2017

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More than half of Americans have had an affair at work. Here’s what to do when you find out about one.

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Lebanon Democrat / Dr. Ming Wang Eye Specialist Offers Tips On Solar Eclipse Viewing Safety August 18, 2017

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Dr. Ming Wang, owner of the Nashville-based Wang Vision Cataract and LASIK Center, offered information recently on how to protect eyes as millions witness the Aug. 21 solar eclipse.

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