Itchy and Bitchy

Nurse practitioner Karen Nickell discuss the realities of menopause and the female midlife in a way that is both informative and fun.

Author: Karen Nickell

Nurse practitioner Karen Nickell discusses the realities of menopause and the female midlife in a way that is both informative and fun.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.
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Holiday Heart Doesn't Mean a Happy Heart (RERUN)
Saturday, 8 November, 2025

Family nurse practitioner Karen re-airs a timely episode on “holiday heart syndrome,” the spike in alcohol-triggered arrhythmias (often AFib) that can strike otherwise healthy people during festive gatherings. She explains what binge drinking looks like, key symptoms to watch for (from palpitations and chest pressure to shortness of breath), why it raises stroke risk, and simple prevention steps.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.