A family physician's response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade
I want to respond to the many strong emotions and fears expressed by many of my patients regarding the recent Supreme Court decision...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Feb 21
- 2 min
How to eat nutritious food while caring for a newborn
Nutrition is an important part of postpartum recovery. You need good nutrition to recover from the losses you have experienced during...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Jan 19
- 3 min
The Benefits of Preventive Care
Many people avoid the doctor unless they are feeling sick. This may be due to time constraints, cost, or not feeling like they are...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Jan 5
- 2 min
How to get the preventive care you need!
There's a reason your grandmother said "prevention is better than cure!" Our health is our most important asset and we all want to take...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Nov 22, 2021
- 3 min
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
When it comes to your health, it is important that you have all the information you need to take the best care of yourself. Your doctor's...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Oct 20, 2021
- 3 min
How a lactation consultant can help you
Breastfeeding is HARD! It is a new skill for both you and your baby, and it takes time to learn. Unfortunately you have to learn this new...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Oct 11, 2021
- 2 min
How can I prevent breast cancer?
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the United States (after certain types of skin cancers). While advances in...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Sep 19, 2021
- 3 min
Taking Care of Yourself as a Parent- Tips from a Family Physician and Mom
In order to take good care of your children, you have to take good care of yourself first! If your physical and/or mental health are...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Sep 5, 2021
- 4 min
5 Baby Safety Tips from a Family Physician and Mom
As parents, one of our main roles is to keep our children safe. The world can be full of hazards that we never recognized before becoming...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Aug 18, 2021
- 2 min
What is Fourth Trimester Care?
The 12 week period after a child is born is known as the "4th trimester." The 4th trimester is a critical period for new parents and...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Aug 3, 2021
- 4 min
The Realities of Breastfeeding
The majority of new parents in the United States intend to breastfeed. The health benefits of breastfeeding are well known and many...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Jul 27, 2021
- 3 min
The Benefits of Direct Primary Care for Small Businesses
Direct primary care (DPC) is growing in popularity for individuals and families looking for affordable access to a personal physician,...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Jul 11, 2021
- 4 min
Why Direct Primary Care Works
Direct primary care (DPC) is a relatively new model of practicing primary care that has grown significantly in the last several years. A...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Jun 28, 2021
- 1 min
Men and Mental Health
Over 20% of adults in the US suffer from mental illness. While mental illness is more common in women than men, men are less likely to...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
What is covered at a man's annual check-up?
We know that men are more likely than women to skip their annual check-up. What happens at that visit that men are missing out on? An...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Jun 1, 2021
- 2 min
Top Health Concerns for Men in Houston, TX
June is National Men's Health Month and the week leading up to Father's Day is celebrated as Men's Health Week. Men's health is critical...
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rebeccaberensmd
- May 12, 2021
- 2 min
Affordable Ways to Promote a Healthy Workplace
Happy and healthy employees are more productive and more likely to remain loyal to their company. It benefits the business as a whole to...
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rebeccaberensmd
- May 1, 2021
- 2 min
Why Promoting Employee Health Matters
As a business owner, yourself and your team are your most valuable assets. This is especially true for solo entrepreneurs- without you...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Apr 13, 2021
- 2 min
Life After COVID-19 Vaccination
More and more people are getting vaccinated and it is so exciting! While we are all anxious to get back to "normal," there are important...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Mar 24, 2021
- 3 min
Screening and treatment for prediabetes in Houston, Texas
Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is higher than normal, but is not high enough to diagnose type 2 diabetes. This condition...
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