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Prioritizing Vein Health: What Every Midlife Woman Should Know

As women enter their 40s and 50s and beyond, maintaining overall health becomes increasingly important, and one area that often gets overlooked is vein health. Midlife women are particularly susceptible to vein-related issues, especially varicose veins and chronic...

Can Menopause Cause Brain Fog? Why it Might Happen and What Can Be Done to Reduce It

Managing menopause comes with unique challenges, brain fog being one of the most common — and one of the most exasperating. The good news is that you have options. This article sheds light on why menopause causes this mental haze and includes tips on how to...

Advances in Health Care: How Nurse Practitioners Can Lead Holistic Care

Ever leave a doctor’s office feeling unheard? I know I have. Vitals checked, prescription in hand – but no space to talk about your stress or lack of sleep. That’s the gap holistic care addresses. It focuses on the whole person, not just the chart. With mental health...

The Future of Telehealth: How Virtual Care Is Transforming Wellness

Have you ever skipped a doctor’s visit because it just felt like too much? The drive, the waiting room, the awkward small talk, the cost—it can be a hassle. You’re not alone. Over the last few years, especially since COVID, more people have turned to telehealth...

How Continuing Education Benefits Nurses and Patients Alike

Many of you know that I am a retired Registered Nurse and when I was in nursing, one of the requirements was continuing education. The amount of continuing education required to maintain your license differs in each state. In California, 30 continuing education units...

Starbucks Medicine Ball: a Better-for-You Version (make-ahead cubes)

I’ve been consuming a lot of ginger lately because I’ve had some bouts of vertigo (which usually is accompanied by nausea) and I’ve come to like it. I made some ginger ale (which was great) and now I found another way to use it! This drink is packed...