Dr. Leta Vega has over 40 years of clinical experience as a DNP, Certified Nurse-Midwife, and women’s health advocate.
The Importance of Resistance Training in Menopause: Strength, Stability, and Long-Term Health
Menopause brings significant changes to the body, many of which can feel sudden and frustrating. Declining estrogen levels affect metabolism, muscle mass, bone density, and fat distribution, increasing the risk of weight gain, weakness, and osteoporosis. One of the most effective and often overlooked tools for navigating these changes is resistance training. Resistance training is […]
Working Through Menopause: Thriving in the Midlife Career Stage
Menopause and work intersect in ways that can feel both challenging and transformative. Hot flashes during meetings, brain fog during critical deadlines, night sweats that leave you exhausted, all these symptoms can make the workplace feel like a high-stakes obstacle course. Yet, this phase of life also comes with confidence, expertise, and perspective that younger […]
The Importance of Protein Later in Life: Supporting Strength, Health, and Independence
As we age, our nutritional needs change and protein becomes more important, not less. In midlife and beyond, adequate protein intake plays a critical role in preserving muscle mass, supporting bone health, maintaining metabolic function, and protecting independence. Yet many adults over 50 consume far less protein than their bodies actually need. Understanding why protein […]
Low Libido
Low libido during menopause is one of the most common and least talked about changes women experience in midlife. While hot flashes and sleep issues tend to get the spotlight, shifts in sexual desire can feel far more personal and distressing. The truth is a decrease in libido during menopause is not a failure, a […]
St. Patrick’s Day and Women: Celebrating Heritage, Community, and Strength
Every year on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day arrives with its familiar shades of green, lively music, and gatherings that celebrate Irish heritage. While the holiday is often associated with parades, pubs, and shamrocks, it also offers an opportunity to reflect on the role women have played in preserving culture, building community, and shaping traditions […]
