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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...
This week, I wrap up my series on navigating today's healthcare options by looking at one of the most talked-about (and often misunderstood) models: Concierge Medical Care.
If you have ever wondered what concierge care actually is, how it works, and whether it makes sense for your health needs, thi...
If you have ever walked out of a doctor's office feeling rushed, unseen, or confusedā¦ You are not alone.
Traditional healthcare has turned into a revolving door ā long waits ā³, short visits ā±ļø, surprise bills šø, and very little continuity.
š£ļøBut thereās a model quietly transforming the way peopl
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TheĀ TyrerāCuzick risk assessment model, also known as the IBIS model,Ā isĀ a calculator that estimates a womanās risk of developing breast cancer over 10 years and across her lifetime. It is based on a wide range of personal and family factors.
Understanding your individual risk is a crucial step tow...
Thereās a good chance that when you walk into a medical office these days, the person seeing you might not be a doctor at all. Increasingly, youāll be treated by advanced practice providers (APPs), who are typically either nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants (PAs).Ā This shift, though ...
If youāre a woman in your 40s or 50s, chances are youāve found yourself squeezed in the middle.Ā You'reĀ raising children and probably also caring for aging parents or other elderly relatives. Youāre part of whatās known as the sandwich generation ā a group navigating an intense phase of life filled w...
Functional and Integrative medicine have gained significant popularity in recent years. The promise of treating the "root cause" of disease, personalizing care, and seeing the whole person rather than just a diagnosis is powerful ā and I agree that these are valuable principles. However, there's ano...
In an earlier post, I wrote about the one question to ask your doctor that can change your healthcare experience. But what if you don't feel heard, or you're symptoms are constantly being dismissed? What if engaging with the healthcare system makes you feel like you're continually going to battle? W...
June is Brain Awareness Month.Ā What better time to pay attention to our brain health, especially as we age?Ā Perhaps you're the caregiver for an older relative, and you're beginning to notice some memory lapses in them. Or maybe you're a woman over fifty, like me, and you've noticed that your memory...
