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Rebecca Berens, MD 7/25/25 Rebecca Berens, MD 7/25/25

Prediabetes and Carb Cravings: Why They Happen and How to Manage Them

Anushree Kumar, MD 7/20/25 Anushree Kumar, MD 7/20/25

Turning 40 and Feeling Off? How to Recognize Perimenopause Before the Hot Flashes Hit

Rebecca Berens, MD 7/20/25 Rebecca Berens, MD 7/20/25

How Exercise Helps Manage Prediabetes (Even Just Walking)

Rebecca Berens, MD 7/9/25 Rebecca Berens, MD 7/9/25

What Lifestyle Medicine Gets Wrong: You’re Not Fully in Control

Rebecca Berens, MD 6/26/25 Rebecca Berens, MD 6/26/25

How to Manage Prediabetes with Food (What Actually Works)

Anushree Kumar, MD 3/20/25 Anushree Kumar, MD 3/20/25

Preparing for Your Perimenopause or Menopause Evaluation: What to Expect and How to Get the Most Out of Your Appointment

Rebecca Berens, MD 1/3/25 Rebecca Berens, MD 1/3/25

Understanding “Christmas Mastitis”: A Guide for Breastfeeding Moms

Rebecca Berens 8/26/24 Rebecca Berens 8/26/24

Why I don’t do “weight loss” as a primary care physician

Rebecca Berens 6/28/24 Rebecca Berens 6/28/24

Getting Answers: A Patient's Guide to Discussing Unexplained Symptoms with Your Doctor

Rebecca Berens, MD 11/20/21 Rebecca Berens, MD 11/20/21

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

When it comes to your health, it is important that you have all the information you need to take the best care of yourself. Your doctor's job is to provide…

Rebecca Berens, MD 10/10/21 Rebecca Berens, MD 10/10/21

How can I prevent breast cancer?

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the United States (after certain types of skin cancers). While advances in…

Rebecca Berens, MD 7/26/21 Rebecca Berens, MD 7/26/21

The Benefits of Direct Primary Care for Small Businesses

Direct primary care (DPC) is growing in popularity for individuals and families looking for affordable access to a personal physician, but did you know it can also be a great option for small businesses?

Rebecca Berens, MD 6/14/21 Rebecca Berens, MD 6/14/21

What is covered at a man's annual check-up?

We know that men are more likely than women to skip their annual check-up. What happens at that visit that men are missing out on?

Rebecca Berens, MD 6/1/21 Rebecca Berens, MD 6/1/21

Top Health Concerns for Men in Houston, TX

June is National Men's Health Month and the week leading up to Father's Day is celebrated as Men's Health Week. Men's health is critical to the health of families and communities but often is ignored or postponed as family and career obligations take priority.

Rebecca Berens, MD 5/1/21 Rebecca Berens, MD 5/1/21

Why Promoting Employee Health Matters

As a business owner, yourself and your team are your most valuable assets. This is especially true for solo entrepreneurs- without you your business does not run! However, many small business owners…

Rebecca Berens, MD 3/23/21 Rebecca Berens, MD 3/23/21

Screening and treatment for prediabetes in Houston, Texas

Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is higher than normal, but is not high enough to diagnose type 2 diabetes. This condition affects more than…

Rebecca Berens, MD 2/22/21 Rebecca Berens, MD 2/22/21

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021

This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Eating disorders are physical and mental illnesses that affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes…

Rebecca Berens, MD 1/24/21 Rebecca Berens, MD 1/24/21

Pap smears and HPV- are you up to date?

Many patients dread going to the doctor for their pap smear. However, this screening test is important and potentially life-saving.

Rebecca Berens, MD 11/3/20 Rebecca Berens, MD 11/3/20

What is a deductible?

Your deductible is the amount you are expected to pay before your insurance will cover your healthcare costs. This is a commonly confused concept because the way it is applied is very different depending on the plan.

Rebecca Berens, MD 10/27/20 Rebecca Berens, MD 10/27/20

What is a health insurance premium?

Your premium is the amount you pay each month to be a member of your health insurance plan. That is ALL you get for the money you pay for your premium- membership. The only services that you will get without paying additional money…