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How do I manage expectations for post-COVID life?

April 9, 2021 barbdepree

I’m sure you’re not alone in hoping for a magic moment, a day when life re-starts. Some of the same…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: diet, sleep, stress

How do obesity and high blood pressure affect my menopause experience?

February 25, 2021 barbdepree

Menopause is largely noted for, beyond hot flashes, its effects on sexual health, which always follows general health: It’s hard…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: diet, exercise, heart disease, menopause, obesity, perimenopause, sexual health, sleep, yoga

How can I create a romantic mood?

February 11, 2021 barbdepree

We’re in a rut. Even though it takes thought and energy, intimacy is important in a relationship, and that encompasses…

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Posted in: Intimacy Filed under: communication, connection, diet, exercise, intimacy, romance, sexuality

What can I be doing to care for myself right now?

November 12, 2020 barbdepree

I’m extra stressed by the pandemic. In my pre-coronavirus practice, I would have started a post about self-care talking about…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing, Uncategorized Filed under: anxiety, diet, mindfulness, self care, stress

Should I be avoiding ultra-processed foods?

October 29, 2020 barbdepree

Ultra-processed foods go beyond “processed.” Processing food is, for example, taking corn off the cob and canning it. Ultra-processing corn…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: diet, heart disease, nutrition

Will losing weight reduce the chance I’ll get breast cancer?

June 25, 2020 barbdepree

I’m about 20 pounds overweight. Yes! Losing even a little weight after menopause can reduce your risk of getting breast…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: breast cancer, diet, exercise, heart disease, hormones, menopause, weight

Since when did COVID-19 refer to weight gain?

April 23, 2020 barbdepree

I’m sheltering at home and can’t quite keep myself from snacking.  Yes, it was a patient who mentioned the “COVID-5”…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: diet, exercise, self care, yoga

What can I do to get some hot flash relief?

April 16, 2020 barbdepree

My life is so stressful right now–and on top of everything, my hot flashes are getting worse. The key to…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: anxiety, diet, exercise, hot flashes, menopause, perimenopause, stress

How does anyone manage to feel sexy in a midlife body?

March 26, 2020 barbdepree

I have new wrinkles, sags, and saddle bags. I see where you’re coming from. Hormonal changes often give us thicker…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: confidence, diet, exercise, intimacy, menopause

I feel the need to urinate more frequently than ever. I’ve had bladder infections, and it’s not that. So what is it?

January 23, 2020 barbdepree

Watch your weight to make OAB less likely to occur; being in the top third of body mass index range…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: diet, exercise, incontinence, kegel exercises

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