Mind running amok at night?

It is almost midnight and your mind is running a mile a minute. You are physically exhausted but you just cannot tame your racing mind to find sleep. Ruminations, or repetitive, intrusive thoughts, can interfere with sleep and contribute to nighttime anxiety. While everyone may experience these thoughts occasionally, for some, it can become a persistent problem. Here are some evidence-based strategies to help stop ruminations at night: Cognitive Behavioral […]

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Why women need more not less protein as they age

One of the most common complaints as women age is the insidious increase of body weight despite eating the same amount as their younger years. The worst mistake that a woman entering her forties can make is to cut back on her protein intake. Here is why: To leverage the benefits of protein for weight loss, women should aim to include protein-rich foods in every meal and snack. Some healthy […]

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Weight Loss Injections— are they the solution for you?

Wegovy, Saxenda, and Ozempic are all current weight loss injections available on the market today that work by mimicking the hormone GLP-1 to help regulate appetite and food intake. You may have heard about them as many celebrities have been known to use them to augment their diet and exercise regimes in their weight loss efforts. However, there are some differences between these medications that may make one more appropriate […]

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