DR. ERIKA SCHIMEK

Struggling with sleep in midlife? Learn practical sleep hygiene tips plus CBT‑I strategies like stimulus control and sleep restriction to improve rest, reduce insomnia, and support overall well‑being.

Discover why insomnia often begins in midlife, especially for women during the menopause transition. Learn about common causes, the role of anxiety and hot flashes, and evidence-based treatment options to improve sleep and overall well-being.

Brain fog during menopause is temporary, but still terrible. Like other symptoms, this can last for months to years. Here are my favourite five supplements to help women improve brain fog and think clearly again.

For postmenopausal women living with Type 2 diabetes, staying active isn't just about maintaining fitness—it's a crucial strategy for managing blood sugar, blood pressure, and overall heart health. But here's a question that many fitness enthusiasts and healthcare providers have been asking: when combining aerobic exercise (like walking or cycling) with resistance training (like weightlifting), does the order matter? A recent study results may surprise you.

If you've spent any time in a gym or health food store, you've probably heard of creatine. This popular supplement is famous for helping athletes build muscle and boost performance. But what if creatine could do more than just pump up your biceps? Recent research suggests this well-known supplement might also give your brain a boost.

I attended a two day summit completely focused on all things around weight. I loved it because it was looking into things like medications, moving when you eat calories, PCOS impacts, blood sugar, and the mental impacts of a weight loss protocol. I picked my top four takeaways that I think all of you lovely people will find as interesting as I did.

Depression and Anxiety are common symptoms during perimenopause. In this past week, I have had three new patients come to me with their...

Not enough sleep is linked with higher risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, cancer, depression, anxiety, and inflammatory diseases.

Binge eating disorder (BED) represents one of the most common yet frequently misunderstood eating disorders affecting people today...

While not guaranteed, some women experience hair loss during menopause and I wanted to discuss it little of what may be going on.