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Riding the Wave
Kate Bender, APRN Kate Bender, APRN

Riding the Wave

#HumaningIsHard and we all struggle sometimes, and that’s okay. It is often said that the best stories are inspired by real life events. Well here’s a short, ironic story of real life surfing.

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Juggling
Kate Bender, APRN Kate Bender, APRN

Juggling

Today’s society tends to elevate multi-tasking and the people who do it all.

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Preparedness
Kate Bender, APRN Kate Bender, APRN

Preparedness

We are bombarded with messages about how to prepare. If we are constantly planning for the future, when do we stop and pay attention to the now?

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What is Yoga?
Kate Bender, APRN Kate Bender, APRN

What is Yoga?

Take a moment and ponder that question. Then, consider what could it be for you?

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Brain Fatigue
Kate Bender, APRN Kate Bender, APRN

Brain Fatigue

Symptoms of mental fatigue include physical fatigue, irritability, or poor concentration. Think of a toddler that is in need of a nap

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Just Breathe
Kate Bender, APRN Kate Bender, APRN

Just Breathe

Mindful breathing has been linked by studies to lower physiological and psychological stress.

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Eustress (Yoo-Stres)
Kate Bender, APRN Kate Bender, APRN

Eustress (Yoo-Stres)

More than half (55%) of Americans reported feeling stress a lot during the previous day

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Demystifying Menopause
Kate Bender, APRN Kate Bender, APRN

Demystifying Menopause

Part 4: Treatment Options for Menopause Symptoms

To treat or not to treat, that is the question...

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Demystifiying Menopause
Kate Bender, APRN Kate Bender, APRN

Demystifiying Menopause

Part 3: Is It Hot in Here? Hot Flashes

Perimenopause and menopause have many symptoms, but the one symptom most people can identify is the hot flash. It is experienced by 75 to 80 percent of women.

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Demystifying Menopause
Kate Bender, APRN Kate Bender, APRN

Demystifying Menopause

Part 2: The Signs and Symptoms

Hormone shifts underlie menses changes, but what other symptoms might you notice

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Demystifying Menopause
Kate Bender, APRN Kate Bender, APRN

Demystifying Menopause

Part 1: What is Menopause? Perimenopause? Am I having “The Change”?

About half of the world’s population (women) will experience menopause at some point. What is menopause? It is clinically defined as

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Dead at 43 Years Old
Kate Bender, APRN Kate Bender, APRN

Dead at 43 Years Old

Over the weekend, I was shocked to read the headline that 43 year old actor, Chadwick Boseman, had died.

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Times Are Tough
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Times Are Tough

We are a little sick of hearing “these are unprecedented times,” but it’s true.

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Hand Hygiene
Kate Bender, APRN Kate Bender, APRN

Hand Hygiene

Have you ever seen the 1991 movie with Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss, “What About Bob?”?

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