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By Dr. Tessa Helsel As a family physician, I see firsthand how closely physical and mental health are connected. Many patients come to my office struggling with symptoms of depression, which usually include low energy, poor sleep, lack of motivation and a general sense of feeling “stuck.” While medication and therapy are important tools, one […]
By Dr. Rachel E. Drouilhet An article I read recently highlighted how female friend circles and family members often prepare us well for what to expect during puberty, menstrual cycles, pregnancy and postpartum. However, the same guidance is notably absent for what happens on the other side of the child-bearing years. If you have noticed […]
Most people remember the exact moment a provider tells them, “I hear a murmur.” For many adults, it happens during a routine checkup. You feel fine. You came in for something simple. Then your provider pauses for a moment while listening to your heart after hearing an unexpected sound. In many cases, the murmur your […]
By Dr. Tori Wilson Clark The start of a new year gives women an opportunity to pause and reassess their health. It is a natural reset point, a moment to reflect on what your body has been telling you and what it may need moving forward. Women’s health changes in meaningful ways from decade to […]
By Dr. Rachel Drouilhet HOW THE HOLIDAYS DISRUPT HORMONES Our hormones work best with routine, but the holidays tend to shake that up. Even small changes to our sleeping and eating habits and sunlight exposure can have an impact. SOME COMMON TRIGGERS INCLUDE: Less sunlight can lower serotonin, the brain chemical that helps stabilize mood. […]
By Theresa Case, DO When it comes to our health, women often are quick to brush off symptoms. We blame fatigue on busy schedules, shortness of breath on being “out of shape” or a lingering cough on allergies. But what if those small signs are your lungs trying to tell you something else that can […]
From pregnancy to menopause, certain life stages can raise clot risk. Here’s how to spot the signs, lower your risk and know when to seek care. Most women may not think about blood clots day to day, but certain life stages like pregnancy, postpartum recovery, starting hormonal birth control or aging can raise the risk […]
Breastfeeding is natural — but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. Some estimates suggest that around 70% of women experience breastfeeding challenges, particularly in the first month, including issues like pain, latch problems and concerns about milk supply. Here, lactation consultant Sandra Johnson and Jill Stephens, Memorial’s first neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) lactation consultant, […]
By Dr. Christopher Blomberg Summer is a time for family fun, but with its high temperatures and time spent in and on the water, it also comes with serious health risks. Memorial Family Medicine Specialist Dr. Christopher Blomberg shares some of the biggest dangers and how to spot heat-related illnesses so you can be prepared […]
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is one of the most common types of arrhythmia (improper beating of the heart), affecting millions of people worldwide. Even more alarming, AFib is under-diagnosed in women, possibly due to the perception that it is primarily a male condition. In some instances, women may present with atypical symptoms, which can complicate […]
