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I’m perimenopausal. What can I do to keep my brain sharp?

October 24, 2019 barbdepree

Kudos to you for being proactive! Here are some things that will give your brain the best chance at serving…

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

Do you have any tips for reducing and managing hot flashes?

October 8, 2019 barbdepree

Hot flashes are one of the most typical symptoms of menopause, and one of the most bothersome because you can’t…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: diet, exercise, hormones, hot flashes, menopause, mindfulness, sleep

Can Menopause Trigger an Eating Disorder?

August 1, 2019 barbdepree

Possibly. We don’t typically think of perimenopausal women when we talk about eating disorders, but middle age can be a…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: diet, exercise, hormones, menopause, nutrition, perimenopause, self-esteem

I haven’t had mood swings like this since adolescence. How can I stabilize my moods and control my anxiety?

July 5, 2019 barbdepree

There are three options that come to mind. If you’re still having monthly periods, the first option might be using…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: anxiety, birth control, exercise, hormones, medications, sleep

Can I exercise my way to my pre-menopausal bod?

June 27, 2019 barbdepree

Probably not. As I’ve said, Mother Nature is working against us. But with perseverance, you can likely prevent or slow…

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Posted in: Lifestyle, Physical Health Filed under: alzheimer's, arthritis, cancer, exercise, heart disease, menopause, yoga

Is perimenopause behind my anxiety?

February 18, 2019 barbdepree

Mood disruptions are a known symptom of perimenopause, and my experience is that anxiety is at the top of that…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing, Physical Health Filed under: anxiety, estrogen, exercise, medications, nutrition, perimenopause, stress

What do I need to do for a good night’s sleep?

March 8, 2018 barbdepree

If you’re wearing a Fitbit to bed, like a patient I saw last week, you might be seeing pretty colored…

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Posted in: Lifestyle, Physical Health Filed under: estrogen, exercise, hormones, hot flashes, menopause, sleep, stress

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