Lighten My Load
At Mercy's 2011 Care Begins with Me, Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist Sandra Mendez, MD, led the Care Chat Lighten My Load.
During the discussion, Dr. Mendez talked about the importance of taking care of ourselves and helped women learn tools to successfully reduce or manage stress.
Did you know...
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54% of Americans are concerned about the level of stress in their everyday lives
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Nearly twice as many American women as men are affected by depression
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Stress causes higher levels of the hormone cortisol, which seems to increase the amount of fat that's deposited in the abdomen, attributing to obesity
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Sandra Mendez, MD
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Are you interested in making an appointment with Dr. Mendez or another Mercy-affiliated OB/GYN?
E-mail us today and we'll help connect you.
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Looking to make a change during Open Enrollment, but not sure if or how you can select a health plan that will allow you to refer to a Mercy-affiliated physician? Visit MercyCanHelp.org for a step-by-step guide to answer your questions.