As we step into 2026, you've likely set goals. Maybe they're about nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, or finally addressing that nagging health concern you've been putting off. Here's what I know with certainty: at some point, you'll miss a workout. You'll make a dietary choice that doesn't align with your goals. You'll skip your bedtime routine. You'll have a stressful day that derails your best intentions. This isn't pessimism—it's reality. And it's completely n

If you're doing the same workouts that worked in your 20s and 30s but seeing diminishing returns—you're not imagining it. Your body has changed. Your hormones have changed. Your metabolism has changed. And your exercise strategy needs to change with it. This isn't about working harder. It's about working smarter, in alignment with your physiology. What Worked in Your 20s and 30s (And Why It Doesn't Work Now) In your younger years, high-volume cardio was often enough. Running,

If you've been told that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) causes cancer, that you should wait until you're fully menopausal to start treatment, or that the lowest dose possible is always best—your provider is working with outdated information. These myths have persisted for over two decades, despite being contradicted by updated research and clinical evidence. The result? Millions of women suffering unnecessarily while their risk for dementia, osteoporosis, and cardiovascula

Have you ever heard a healthcare provider say, "Don't confuse your internet search with my medical degree"? It's cringeworthy. Dismissive. And unfortunately, it still exists in our healthcare system. Here's what that statement really communicates: Your curiosity is a threat. Your investment in your own health is annoying. Stay in your lane. That's not healthcare. That's gatekeeping. The Truth About Patient Research I love when patients come to me with their own research. Not