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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

I have lost my ability to concentrate. What’s wrong with me?

April 2, 2020 barbdepree

Nothing. You’re entirely normal. Sixty percent of perimenopausal women have cognition-related symptoms, including difficulty concentrating, according to a study published…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: estrogen, exercise, menopause, mindfulness, perimenopause, stress, symptoms

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

Is there a relationship between obesity and Alzheimer’s?

January 9, 2020 barbdepree

Yes, according to a new study that followed over a million women with a mean age of 56 in the…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: alzheimer's, dementia, diet, exercise, obesity

What’s the best way to make health resolutions that stick?

January 2, 2020 barbdepree

Many of us set the bar too high, and then feel like failures when we aren’t able to meet it.…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: diet, exercise

Is there such a thing as advanced Kegel exercises?

December 19, 2019 barbdepree

Sounds like you’ve mastered Kegels 101. Congrats! If you want to refine your practice, try using a hand mirror and…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: exercise, kegel exercises, pelvic tone

Do you have tips for how to get by now that it seems my memory has gone bye-bye?

November 28, 2019 barbdepree

Temporary memory loss is a common symptom of menopause, so you’re right in looking for ways to just get by…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: diet, exercise, medications, memory, menopause, nutrition

I’m eating and exercising the way I always have, but I’m gaining weight. Why?

November 14, 2019 barbdepree

It’s definitely not fair. Women tend to gain about 10-15 pounds on average—from 3 to 30 pounds is the typical…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: estrogen, exercise, hormones, menopause, nutrition, perimenopause, weight

What are Kegel exercises? How do I do them?

November 7, 2019 barbdepree

They are simple ways to strengthen the muscles of your pelvic floor. Strengthening those muscles helps prevent or reduce incontinence…

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

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