How Sprint Interval Training (SIT) Transforms Health for Menopausal Women
Sprint interval training (SIT), a type of high intensity interval training (HIIT), is a highly effective exercise strategy for enhancing...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Jun 106 min read
Nutrition During Menopause: Tips for Optimal Health
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, marking the end of menstrual cycles....
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Jun 34 min read
Menopause: Back to the Basics
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life that signifies the end of her reproductive years. However, the road to menopause often...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
May 283 min read
The Gut-Hormone Connection: How Menopause Affects Your Microbiome
The trillions of bacteria residing in your gut, known as the gut microbiome, extend their influence far beyond digestion. Emerging...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
May 202 min read
Sleep Disturbances During Menopause: Understanding, Managing, and Improving Sleep Quality
Sleep disturbances are common during menopause and can have a significant impact on a woman's quality of life. Good sleep hygiene, such...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
May 155 min read
Prioritizing Exercise During Menopause: A Key to Metabolic Health
Menopause is a critical time to prioritize exercise. Physical activity serves as a powerful defense against the physiological changes...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
May 63 min read
Why Did My Doctor Prescribe Hormonal Birth Control For My Peri-Menopause Symptoms?
Hormonal birth control (HBC), containing estrogen, which can be delivered through pills, patches, or vaginal rings, can play a role in...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Apr 293 min read
Misinformation About MHT: Don't Believe Everything You Read On The Internet
In today's digital age, information on menopause is readily available at our fingertips. However, the abundance of resources online also...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Apr 153 min read
Understanding Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: A Guide for Menopausal Women
As women age, changes in bone health become increasingly important to understand and manage. Two conditions that often arise during...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Apr 85 min read
Closing the Gender Gap in Medical Research: Addressing Disparities and Advancing Women's Health
The gender gap in medical research results in real-life disadvantages for women. Despite women outnumbering men in the U.S. for nearly 80...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Apr 13 min read
Keeping Your Cool: Menopausal Irritability & Rage
In my conversations with women struggling with menopause, many share stories of not being able to control their tempers. These women...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Mar 252 min read
Is Menopause Causing My Weight Gain?
Many of my menopausal patients often cite weight gain as one of their most troubling symptoms, and for good reason. Beyond elevating the...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Mar 182 min read
What role does progesterone play in managing menopausal symptoms?
Progesterone is a hormone made by a woman's ovaries, adrenal gland, and, during pregnancy, the placenta. It is the most important of a...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Feb 283 min read
Understanding & Managing Dry Eye Disease During Menopause
Dry eye disease (DED) is more common among menopausal women than younger women or age-matched men. DED occurs when the eyes don't produce...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Feb 223 min read
Vulvovaginal Health & Comfort for Life
I recently had to opportunity to sit down with Selene Yeager from Feisty Menopause to talk about vulvovaginal health during menopause. We...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Feb 122 min read
Preserving Cardiovascular Health through Exercise: Timing is Crucial
A 2022 paper published in the Journal of Physiology proposes that beginning physical activity at or soon after menopause may be more...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Feb 52 min read
Can High-Intensity Exercise Improve Mood & Cognition in Menopausal Women?
Ongoing research has identified a correlation between estrogen and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a vital protein in neuronal...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Jan 294 min read
Estrogen and Joint Health
In addition to its role in reproduction, estrogen plays a critical role in supporting joint health. Its decline during menopause can have...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Jan 222 min read
The Constipation Conundrum of Menopause
The menopausal journey introduces a myriad of challenges, and for many women, navigating gastrointestinal (GI) issues becomes an...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Jan 154 min read
Menopause Medley - Redux
I received a few questions about nutrition and exercise recently, which I attribute to our cultural custom of "New Year's resolutions." I...
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