What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and how might it affect me?
September is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. This condition is common in general, but it is something I see...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Jun 29
- 3 min
How your mental health can affect your physical health
Most patients who go to see a primary care doctor are concerned about improving their physical health. They want to live a long life free...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Apr 27
- 4 min
Why is sleep so important for your health?
Often when a patient comes to me wanting to improve their health, they have put most of their focus on making changes to their diet and...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Apr 4
- 6 min
How can you improve your relationship with food?
As a primary care physician, I see many patients who struggle with their relationship with food. In the US, we live in a society where...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Mar 1
- 4 min
What are the signs of an eating disorder?
This week, February 27-March 5, 2023, marks National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. As a person who has recovered from an eating...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Feb 1
- 5 min
5 things you can do to improve your health that have nothing to do with dieting
As a family physician, I spend a lot of time with patients focusing on how to best take care of themselves to prevent or manage chronic...
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rebeccaberensmd
- Jun 30, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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