If you’re in perimenopause, you may have noticed changes to your mood. Perhaps you’ve felt a little “off,” or noticed that you become annoyed by little things that never used to bother you. Perhaps you’re lacking motivation, feeling down and sadder than usual, along with alternating spikes of anxiety. If so, you may be experiencing […]
Summary of Obeagu, E.I. (2025), “Stress-induced hemostasis: mechanisms and implications for health,” Annals of Medicine and Surgery As a family physician who focuses on women’s health, I found this review to be a useful reminder that “stress” isn’t just a trigger word that we log and move past. It has measurable, physiological consequences for the
Why Bladder Leaks Happen During Exercise Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common condition among active women, particularly around perimenopause, and can significantly impact quality of life and daily activities (Wu, 2021). SUI affects approximately 40-50% of women aged 40-59 years, with peak incidence occurring between 45-49 years. SUI is the most common subtype of
Diet and vaginal dryness are more closely connected than many women realize. Vaginal dryness is common during perimenopause and menopause, but hormones are only part of the story. The foods you eat also influence the health of your vulvar and vaginal tissues. Research suggests that healthy fats, hydration, and key nutrients help maintain skin integrity.
The light feels like letting go, and your favorite songs fill the bedroom. It is that time of day where you and your partner(s) can just be, together. But complications with our biology and, let’s be honest, the pressures of day-to-day living can make our bedroom refuge hard to reach. Understanding the direct connection between
Red or Blue. Left or Right. Listening to the news these days feels like American life exists in a binary. Even public health—a discipline designed to keep populations thriving—is politicized. But here is the truth: Science doesn’t have a political party. On a recent episode of our Love, Mia Vita podcast, we chatted with public
Why HIIT Can Trigger Chronic Stress and Cortisol Spikes In the early 2000s, HIIT workouts became popular in boutique fitness studios as a way for busy people to fit in a tough workout in less time. Many gyms and classes started using HIIT to boost cardiovascular fitness, burn calories, and foster overall health (Poon et
A World of Flavor for Better Gut Health When it comes to supporting gut health, some of the best foods are not new discoveries. In fact, many have been staples in traditional diets for centuries. Around the world, cultures have long relied on ancient grains, cabbage, legumes, herbs, and spices to nourish both the body
Sneeze Freely & Stay Lubricated The last thing we want to do when we’re having a belly laugh is worry about holding in our urine because we might experience bladder leakage. It takes the joy out of letting ourselves live in the moment! Yet, laughing hard or sneezing can easily provoke that feeling of needing
If you’ve ever found yourself exhausted but unable to sleep, noticing extra weight gathering around your midsection, or wondering why your hair seems thinner than it used to be, high cortisol and stress may be affecting your body in ways you didn’t realize. In a recent Love Mia Vita podcast episode, board-certified family physician Dr.
It has long been established that going to the gym can help transform your physique and improve your cardiovascular and metabolic health, but can fitness also improve cognitive function? Aging is not just about muscle and cardiovascular decline; it’s also about the brain-body connection, and this is where neuro-fitness comes in. Neuro-fitness is defined as
In today’s world, metabolism is often reduced to calories, macros, and willpower. However, emerging research is shifting this view toward a more intelligent and sustainable model. Chrononutrition and the circadian rhythm diet focus not only on what you eat, but when you eat, helping to support metabolic flexibility and long-term health. This approach works with