Understanding Emotional Eating in Midlife If you’ve ever reached for a snack not out of hunger—but out of stress, boredom, sadness, or habit—you’re not alone. Emotional eating is incredibly common, especially after 40. As a family nurse practitioner and a woman navigating this phase myself, I want to create a safe space to talk about […]
Emotional Eating and Weight Gain After 40: Let’s Talk About It Read More »
As a family nurse practitioner and woman navigating midlife myself, I can confidently say this: your hormones are not sabotaging you—they’re signaling a need for change. After 40, it’s common to feel like your body is no longer responding the way it used to. Weight gain around the belly, fatigue, brain fog, and disrupted sleep
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I’ve seen firsthand how women in their 40s and beyond start noticing subtle (or not-so-subtle) changes in memory, focus, and mental clarity. Maybe you’ve walked into a room and forgotten why you were there—or struggled to recall a word that used to come naturally. Sound familiar? Let me reassure you: you’re not alone, and you’re
Brain Food: 9 Powerful Foods to Boost Your Brain Health (Especially for Women Over 40) Read More »
As a Family Nurse Practitioner who has spent years caring for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond, one of the most common concerns I hear sounds something like this: “I sleep fine, but I still feel exhausted all day.”“By lunchtime, I feel like I’ve run a marathon.”“I thought this level of tired was just
How to Feel Less Tired During the Day: A Nurse Practitioner’s Guide for Women Over 40 Read More »