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➡️ I Have Been on Both Sides of That Exam Table
I have spent nearly thirty years as a board-certified internal medicine physician. I have sat across from thousands of patients, delivered diagnoses, ordered tests, interpreted results, and guided people through some of the most frightening moments of...
Dear Black Women:
April is Stress Awareness Month. And while conversations about stress tend to focus on burnout, work-life balance, and mindfulness tips, I want to have a different conversation today — one that is specifically, intentionally, and unapologetically for Black women over 50.
Because ...
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 — Rooted in Justice and Joy — marks a decade of advocacy led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. Ten years of naming a c...
Did you know that your VO₂ 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 — but it may be one of the most important health numbers you can track.
In today's article, I'll cover:
✨What VO₂ 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 — 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.
As women over 50, we carry a lot. We manage our own health alongside careers, caregiving, and everyt...
🍀 March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month — 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 healthcare—communication 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 Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on progress—and this reflection must be honest.
Women now make up more than half of U.S. medical school matriculants. Yet women continue to experience delayed diagnoses, dismissed concerns, and care that feels fragmented and incomplete.
This isn’t...
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.
Knowing your heart health numbers is important.
Understanding what they mean for you is even more i...
Many people have heard the phrase “broken heart.”
But what many don’t 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.
❌ It doesn't always begin with dramatic chest pain.
❌ It doesn't always ...
