Vida Family Medicine

01/16/2026

Many women are surprised by how anxious, on edge, or emotionally overwhelmed they feel during perimenopause and menopause. It often seems to come out of nowhere, even in women who have never struggled with anxiety before.

What is rarely talked about is how much your hormones influence your brain. Estrogen helps support the chemicals that regulate mood, calm, and emotional balance. As estrogen levels shift during this transition, those systems can be affected, making worry, irritability, and nervousness feel much harder to manage.

This is not a weakness or something you should simply push through. It is a real, biological change happening in your body.

If anxiety has been creeping into your life during this phase, you deserve answers and real support. Learn more about our perimenopause and menopause evaluations and take the first step toward feeling better.

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/15/2026

In pre-diabetes, insulin resistance progresses: the body produces insulin but cells don't respond effectively, so glucose lingers in the bloodstream longer than normal. This leads to chronically elevated blood sugar—even if not yet diabetic—which triggers higher insulin production to compensate.

Elevated insulin has pro-inflammatory effects, contributing to chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and strokes. These risks start building in the pre-diabetic stage, making early intervention crucial.

The positive news: At this point, it's often easier to reverse or manage with sustainable lifestyle adjustments, potentially preventing progression to type 2 diabetes and avoiding medication.

This is Part 2 of a 4-part series this week on understanding and managing pre-diabetes through evidence-based strategies.

Dr. Rebecca Berens is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Sugar Land, Texas.

Follow for practical, science-backed insights on blood sugar control, insulin resistance, and preventive health.

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/14/2026

We are truly grateful for this thoughtful feedback. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to making sure every patient feels heard, supported, and confident as they navigate perimenopause and menopause. Taking the time to listen, answer questions, and provide compassionate, evidence-based care is at the heart of her approach.

Thank you for trusting us with your care and for sharing your experience. Your kind words mean so much to our team.

If you have had a positive experience with Dr. Kumar, we would be honored if you would consider leaving a Google review. Your feedback helps other women find the care and support they deserve.

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/13/2026

Pre-diabetes is a common condition where blood sugar levels are elevated but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. At its core is insulin resistance: the body produces insulin, but cells do not respond effectively, causing glucose to remain in the bloodstream longer than normal.

This stage serves as an important warning sign and opportunity for prevention. With evidence-based dietary adjustments, many patients successfully improve insulin sensitivity and stabilize blood sugar without restrictive or unsustainable diets.

In Part 1 of this 4-part series this week, we cover the fundamentals of pre-diabetes and insulin resistance. Upcoming parts will share practical, science-backed strategies to support better blood sugar management through everyday food choices.

Dr. Rebecca Berens is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Sugar Land, Texas.

Follow for more evidence-based guidance on preventive health, blood sugar control, and chronic disease management.

• Save this reel and follow along for the full 4-part series on managing pre-diabetes.

• Learn more at vidafamilymed.com.

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/11/2026

If your mammogram mentioned dense breasts, you are not alone. About half of all women have dense breast tissue, and many are never told what it actually means.

Dense breasts simply have more fibrous tissue and less fat. That is normal. But it does matter because on a mammogram, dense tissue and cancer both appear white, which can make changes harder to see and slightly increases breast cancer risk.

This is where Dr. Kumar’s expertise matters. As an internal medicine physician who specializes in women’s midlife health, Dr. Kumar looks beyond just the mammogram result. She uses your age, family history, genetics, and past breast biopsies to calculate your personal risk and decide whether you may benefit from additional screening like ultrasound or breast MRI.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to breast cancer screening. The right plan is the one based on your individual risk, your values, and your body.

To learn more or book a visit with Dr. Kumar, visit www.vidafamilymed.com

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/09/2026

“Dr. Berens has been a life changer for me.” 💛

Hearing this means everything. Dr. Berens is known for truly listening, especially when it comes to complex conditions like PCOS. Instead of quick fixes, she takes the time to understand what is happening in your body and works with you to find real, sustainable solutions.

When patients say she is “worth driving across Houston for,” it speaks to the kind of care she provides. Compassionate, thorough, and focused on getting to the root of the problem.

If you are struggling with PCOS, hormone concerns, or feel like you have not been fully heard by your doctors, Dr. Berens is here to help.

Book a call or visit at www.vidafamilymed.com

Already a patient? We would love to hear about your experience. Leave us a Google review and help other women find the care they deserve.

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/07/2026

Why migraines often get worse before menopause

If you’ve never had migraines before or yours suddenly feel more intense, more frequent, or more unpredictable, there is a real reason for that.

In perimenopause (the years leading up to menopause), your hormones do not slowly fade out.
They swing.

Estrogen can rise high one week and crash the next. These rapid ups and downs are one of the strongest triggers for migraines in women. In fact, most migraines in midlife are not random. They are responding to these hormone shifts.

That is why many women in their late 30s and 40s say,
“I suddenly started getting migraines,”
or
“My old migraines became unbearable.”

Nothing is wrong with you.
Your nervous system is reacting to hormonal instability.

The good news?
When we understand the hormone pattern behind your migraines, we can often treat them more effectively, sometimes with the right type of hormone support and sometimes with a combination of hormone and neurology care.

You deserve relief, not just painkillers.

To learn more or book a visit, head to www.vidafamilymed.com

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/05/2026

See you all, later! 🩷

Start the New Year with support and compassion, not guilt and pressure. Join Dr. Rebecca Berens, family physician and founder of Vida Family Medicine, and Dr. Sara Ionescu, family physician and movement coach, for a welcoming conversation about building a sustainable movement practice that honors your body and wellbeing.

This event is designed to help you reconnect with movement in a way that feels realistic, enjoyable, and free from diet-culture messaging.

You will learn:
✔ How to build flexible and sustainable movement habits
✔ Why “falling off track” is normal and nothing to feel ashamed of
✔ Ways to incorporate movement into daily life without rigid rules
✔ How to recognize and resist diet-culture messaging around exercise
✔ How to choose movement that feels good and supports long-term health

Who this is for:
Anyone who wants to feel better in their body, move more consistently, or start the New Year without diet-culture pressure. No fitness level required. No weigh-ins. No shaming.

Event Details
Date: January 5, 2026
Time: 12pm Central Time
Location: Virtual Event
Cost: Free

About the Speakers
Dr. Rebecca Berens is a family physician and founder of Vida Family Medicine in Sugar Land, TX, providing compassionate, evidence-based, weight-inclusive care.
Dr. Sara Ionescu is a family physician and movement coach who supports people in creating joyful, sustainable movement routines rooted in self-compassion.

What to Expect
This is a zero-pressure, welcoming space. Join with your camera on or off, and stay for a Q&A to get personalized guidance.

Start your New Year with support, not shame. We’d love to have you.

Register now!

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/05/2026

Continuing the powerful conversation with psychologist Dr. Teresa Anderson, Dr. Rebecca Berens reflects on how her own experiences with trauma have made her a more attentive and compassionate physician.

Surviving an abusive relationship in medical school and navigating long-term recovery from an eating disorder gave her firsthand insight into post-traumatic stress and the subtle red flags that patients may not yet recognize or feel safe enough to voice.

These lived experiences allow her to sense when someone is carrying something heavy and to offer the gentle, non-judgmental space they need to finally open up.

Thank you, Dr. Teresa Anderson, for this vulnerable and important discussion on trauma-informed care. This is Part 3 of a special 4-part series we’re sharing this week.

Dr. Rebecca Berens is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Sugar Land, Texas.

Follow for more real, compassionate conversations on healing and health.

• Watch the full interview on Dr. Teresa Anderson’s YouTube channel.

• What helps you feel truly safe when sharing with a healthcare provider?

• Save this reel if you know someone who needs to hear they’re not alone.

• Learn more at vidafamilymed.com

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/04/2026

Continuing the heartfelt conversation with psychologist Dr. Teresa Anderson, Dr. Rebecca Berens opens up about her own path to healing.

She shares that her eating disorder began in college, with true recovery taking years—well into residency. Later, during medical school, she survived an abusive relationship that nearly cost her life. These experiences brought deep understanding of post-traumatic stress and the subtle signs that someone may be struggling in silence.

Today, those lived experiences help her recognize when patients need a safe space to share—and offer the compassion they deserve.

This is Part 2 of a special 4-part series we’re sharing this week.

Dr. Rebecca Berens is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Sugar Land, Texas.

Follow for more real conversations on healing and health.

• Watch the full interview on Dr. Teresa Anderson’s YouTube channel.
• Save this reel if it resonates—sharing stories helps others feel less alone.
• Learn more at vidafamilymed.com

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/02/2026

Is your New Year starting with headaches that feel different, more intense, or completely unpredictable? You are not imagining this.

Many women in their 30s and 40s notice new migraines or worsening headaches as their hormones shift. This is not just stress. This is biology and it is treatable.

Start by tracking your headaches and your cycle. Look for patterns and then bring that information to a hormone informed provider. Together, you can create a real treatment plan that helps you find relief instead of just surviving.

You do not have to push through migraines. You deserve answers. You deserve options. You deserve to feel better.

✨ Start tracking your symptoms today and take the first step toward hormone aware care. The Vida Family Medicine team is here to support you.

📞 Book an appointment to get personalized guidance and relief.

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/02/2026

As we welcome a new year, we are grateful for the trust you place in us and the opportunity to care for you and your family. Wishing you a year filled with health, peace, and moments of joy.

Happy New Year from all of us at Vida Family Medicine 💛

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine