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Ā Every year from April 11 to 17, Black Maternal Health Week invites us to center the voices, lived experiences, and leadership of Black mothers and birthing people. The 2026 theme ā Rooted in Justice and Joy ā marks a decade of advocacy led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. Ten years of naming a c...
Did you know that your VOā max may predict how long you live better than your cholesterol, blood pressure, or even your weight?
Most women over 50 have never heard of this ā but it may be one of the most important health numbers you can track.
In today's article, I'll cover:
āØWhat VOā max is and ...
In today's healthcare environment, visits are often rushed, virtual care (telehealth) is increasingly common, and technology has become central to diagnosis. While these advances have transformed medicine in meaningful ways, they have also quietly eroded one of the most foundational tools in clinica...
March is National Kidney Month ā and a perfect time to take a closer look at what your kidneys do for you every single day, and how you can be a more informed, empowered patient in protecting them.
Ā As women over 50, we carry a lot. We manage our own health alongside careers, caregiving, and everyt...
š March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month ā and there's no better time to have a conversation that could genuinely save your life. Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting both men and women, and it is also one of the most preventable when caught early.
Here's the tricky part: in its ...
In Part 1 of this series, we explored several common barriers women encounter when navigating healthcareācommunication gaps, rushed appointments, fragmented care, and the subtle dismissal of lived experience.
For many women encountering the healthcare system, these moments may be familiar.
- Being ...
March is Womenās History Month, a time to reflect on progressāand this reflection must be honest.
Women now make up more than half of U.S. medical school matriculants.Ā Yet women continue to experience delayed diagnoses, dismissed concerns, and care that feels fragmented and incomplete.
This isnāt...
Ā When it comes to a woman's heart health, having personal knowledge of your numbers is very important. With easy access to the patient portal, there is absolutely no excuse not to keep tabs on this.Ā
Knowing your heart health numbers is important.
Understanding what they mean for you is even more i...
Many people have heard the phrase ābroken heart.ā
But what many donāt realize is that intense emotional or physical stress can sometimes cause real, sudden heart problems.
There is a condition called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, often referred to as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndr...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.
However, it may be surprising to learn that, particularly in women, heart disease does not always look the way the public has been taught to expect.
āĀ It doesn't always begin with dramatic chest pain.
āĀ It doesn't always ...
Have you ever left a medical appointment feeling unsettledāunsure of the decision that was made, unclear about next steps, or wondering if you asked the right questions?Ā You are not alone.
This scenario happens to people who are intelligent, capable, proactive every single day. It even happened to...
The holidays can be magicalātwinkling lights, family recipes, hugs from people you haven't seen all year.Ā But for many women navigating cancer, they can also bring something less pleasant: unsolicited advice, uninvited opinions, and those "Well, if you just tried ____..." conversations that make yo...
