A friend asked me recently, “How is your heart?” and truthfully I paused. As a health coach working with menopausal women, I place so much emphasis on our physical health, but maybe I should check in more with my clients about what’s going on inside. The pandemic has prevented time and connections with loved ones, and so it's is no surprise that our hearts may be suffering right now. Our emotional state is reflective of our physical well-being, and studies have proven that our lack of time with loved ones could literally impact our blood pressure. Researchers measured people's blood pressures during different social interactions and discovered an actual drop in blood pressure after visits we love. In a “normal" time, I would advise clients to spend time with others to keep their hearts strong, but nothing is uncomplicated during this pandemic and being together is plain challenging.