Why Gut Health Is Central to Midlife Wellness If you’re over 40 and experiencing bloating, mood swings, or hormonal fluctuations—your gut might be playing a bigger role than you think. As a family nurse practitioner, I’ve seen countless women struggle with digestion and hormone balance, only to realize that their gut health was the missing […]
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Why Heart Health Is Especially Important After 40 Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. But here’s the empowering news: Up to 80% of cardiovascular conditions are preventable through lifestyle changes. After 40, your risk for high blood pressure, cholesterol imbalance, and insulin resistance increases—especially during perimenopause and postmenopause.
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Understanding the Impact of Chronic Stress in Midlife You’ve been holding it all together—career, family, health, responsibilities—but underneath, you may feel worn thin. You tell yourself it’s just part of getting older… but what if your body is actually signaling, “I need help”? As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I see this silent suffering all the
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Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Women Over 40 Even with a healthy diet, many women over 40 become deficient in key nutrients due to hormonal changes, slower digestion, stress, and lifestyle habits. Common deficiencies include: 🩺 As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I always encourage testing when possible before supplementing—especially with vitamin D and B12. Top Supplements
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