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Why Your Face Changes During Perimenopause

Alicja Sundblade, FNP-C

Published on: 05/08/2026

Wondering why your face seems to change during perimenopause? Learn how hormonal shifts affect skin, collagen, facial volume, and healthy aging.

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What Your Cholesterol Numbers Are Really Telling You

Alicja Sundblade, FNP-C

Published on: 03/06/2026

Your cholesterol numbers tell a much bigger story than “good” or “bad.” Learn how cholesterol impacts hormones, heart health, perimenopause, metabolism, and what your results may really mean.

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