Things Death Teaches You
Today marks 12 years since my dad passed and I had some thoughts. 1. Take a lot of videos. Pictures are fantastic, and smartphones have made taking them so easy. But videos—where you can hear voices, see mannerisms, and watch smiles widen—well, they can’t be matched. I cherish those videos of my dad from Christmas mornings now. He was always the one stuck using scissors and screwdrivers to open boxes and free toys from their impossible packaging. Meanwhile, my kids had torn o
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Heart Disease in Women: The Risk Factors We Don't Always Talk About
This week, we’re talking about heart disease—and some of the less traditional risk factors for heart disease in women. A hand-drawn illustration of a light bulb with a heart inside, symbolizing the power of love and creativity, set against a red textured background. Now, a disclaimer before we get started: some of these risk factors are based largely on observational data, which means we still need more research to fully understand the connections. But I think they’re importa
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Heart Disease in Women: More Than Just Cholesterol
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women. Approximately 44% of women in the United States are living with some form of heart disease. Most cardiovascular disease in women occurs after the age of 55, often after menopause. However, this does not necessarily mean there is a direct relationship between lower hormone levels and heart disease. That part is a little more complicated. Because apparently, our hormones couldn't just leave quietly—they had to make everythin
Sep 22
Nine Years
Nine years ago today, a 49-year-old woman took her last breath. She was my friend. I had known her for almost twenty years. Through medical school, residency, attendinghood, motherhood. She was quiet. Unassuming. A sharp contrast to the loud, obnoxious person I was almost thirty years ago when we met. She asked a lot of questions—to the point of seeming nosy. It was only after some time and maturity that I realized she was genuinely interested in learning about other people.
Sep 12
Nervous systems
Your nervous system is the command center.
Mission control.
The situation room.
And what happens when the main office has an inbox that has exploded?
Sep 9
