Jill Bryson, MD

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How Much Exercise Do You Really Need? Understanding the Current Physical Activity Guidelines and Long-Term Benefits

Regular physical activity is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent disease, boost energy, improve mental health, and enhance quality of life. And yet, many adults fall short of the recommended amount of movement each week. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, manage a chronic condition, or simply feel better in your […]

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Longevity: Adding Years to Your Life — and Life to Your Years

Longevity has become a buzzword in recent years — yet it’s often misunderstood. It’s not about chasing eternal youth or avoiding wrinkles. It’s about optimizing how well your body and mind function over time. Longevity isn’t measured only in years lived but in quality of life: strength, energy, purpose, and independence well into your later

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Understanding Progesterone Therapy in Perimenopause and Menopause

Progesterone plays a vital role in women’s health, especially during the transition into perimenopause and menopause. As hormone levels fluctuate and decline, progesterone therapy can offer relief from symptoms and provide protective benefits that are often overlooked. For many women, understanding how and when progesterone is used can make navigating midlife health far less confusing.

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Unlocking the Power of CGMs for Non-Diabetics: How Glucose Monitoring Can Transform Your Health, Fitness, and Food Choices

When most people think of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), they picture them as tools for people living with diabetes. And that’s true—these devices were originally developed to help track blood sugar in people who need insulin. But over the last few years, CGMs have gained popularity among athletes, biohackers, health-conscious individuals, and even busy professionals

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Systemic Estrogen Therapy: Indications, Options, and What to Know

For women navigating the transition of perimenopause and menopause, systemic estrogen therapy (ET) can be life-changing. While often misunderstood or overlooked, systemic estrogen remains the most effective treatment for moderate to severe menopausal symptoms—and it offers additional health benefits beyond symptom relief. In this post, we’ll walk through: Let’s break it all down. FDA-Approved Indications

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GLP-1 Medications: A Powerful Tool in Medical Weight Loss

In the last few years, GLP-1 receptor agonists have moved from relative obscurity to the spotlight of national conversation. Once prescribed primarily for type 2 diabetes, these medications are now recognized as powerful tools for medical weight loss, helping patients shed pounds, improve blood sugar control, and reduce their risk of chronic disease. But how

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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: What Every Midlife Woman Should Know

If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond—and navigating the shifts of perimenopause, menopause, or even trying to lose weight—you may have noticed that your body doesn’t feel or function quite like it used to. Maybe you’re dealing with: Here’s something many women don’t hear often enough: Your pelvic floor might be part of the

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Do I Have to Track My Food to Lose Weight? Here’s What I Tell My Patients

When patients come to me for help with weight loss, one of the first questions they often ask is: “Do I have to count calories or track every bite I eat?” I get it. Food tracking can feel tedious, overwhelming, or even triggering. Maybe you’ve tried it before and found it unsustainable—or maybe it made

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Premature Menopause: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Navigate It

When most people think of menopause, they imagine a woman in her late 40s or early 50s entering a new phase of life with hot flashes, sleep issues, and the end of monthly periods. But for about 1 in 100 women, menopause comes far earlier—before age 40. This is known as premature menopause, sometimes also

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Mindful Eating: What It Is and How to Practice It for Better Health

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to eat on autopilot—snacking while scrolling, finishing meals in minutes, or grabbing food out of habit rather than hunger. Over time, these patterns can lead to overeating, digestive discomfort, and a disconnection from our body’s natural hunger and fullness cues. That’s where mindful eating comes in. Mindful eating is

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