Category: Health

Caring for Someone Else? Don’t Skip These 5 Health Screenings

In 1900, the average life expectancy for a newborn was only 32 years old. Today? The CDC report from 2024 put the life expectancy in the United States at 79 years old. That is a massive leap! Thanks to advancements in healthcare, people are living longer than ever before. With old age comes increased risk,… Continue reading Caring for Someone Else? Don’t Skip These 5 Health Screenings

How to Move More at Work With High Blood Pressure

If you have high blood pressure, you probably know it would be good to get more exercise throughout the day. But when you work at a desk all day, that can feel hard to do. How are you supposed to fit in a workout while at the office? By the time the workday ends, you… Continue reading How to Move More at Work With High Blood Pressure

Q&A with Dr. Sowa: How to Protect Your Heart Through Midlife

Women’s heart health can be easy to overlook, especially during midlife when conversations often focus on menopause symptoms, hormones, and other changes. But cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for women, and risk can shift significantly during the menopause transition. In this Q&A, we sat down with Dr. Alexandra Sowa, dual board-certified in… Continue reading Q&A with Dr. Sowa: How to Protect Your Heart Through Midlife

Dr. Jila Senemar Q and A: Navigating Conflicting Advice About Menopause

There’s no shortage of information when it comes to menopause—from HRT and supplements to symptom management and everything in between. With so many different opinions and recommendations online, it can be difficult to know what information to trust or what’s right for you. You deserve clear, thoughtful information without all the noise. That’s why we… Continue reading Dr. Jila Senemar Q and A: Navigating Conflicting Advice About Menopause

Why We Need to Talk More About Women’s Heart Health

Heart disease is sometimes thought of as a “men’s health” issue, but cardiovascular disease is a major health concern for women, too. They may experience symptoms such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, unusual fatigue, weakness, nausea, or other symptoms. And some women may not experience the classic symptoms associated with a heart attack at… Continue reading Why We Need to Talk More About Women’s Heart Health

The Small Metabolic Health Changes Supporting Fertility Treatment

If you have had questions about fertility, or are curious what changes you can make to improve your fertility levels, look no further! Make no mistake, fertility is a complicated dance between human anatomy and chemistry. There are a lot of factors that can interfere with your ability to get pregnant. But fortunately, there are… Continue reading The Small Metabolic Health Changes Supporting Fertility Treatment

How Menopause Can Affect Ulcerative Colitis  

Hot flashes and changes to your period consistency may be some of the first signs of menopause you notice. If you live with ulcerative colitis (UC), digestive changes can add another layer of uncertainty and discomfort. For some women, some menopause symptoms can overlap with UC, which makes it hard to tell whether the changes… Continue reading How Menopause Can Affect Ulcerative Colitis  

Supporting Your Child’s Goals Without Putting Pressure on Them

As parents, we want our kids to do well. We want to cheer them on, help them when things get hard, and celebrate when they accomplish something they’ve worked toward. But sometimes, without even realizing it, we can get a little too invested. Perhaps, your child wants to make the soccer team, get a good… Continue reading Supporting Your Child’s Goals Without Putting Pressure on Them