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  Personalized Fitness Plans: How to Choose the Best One for You During Perimenopause and Menopause 

As women enter perimenopause and menopause, they face unique physical challenges that can make generic fitness plans ineffective. A one-size-fits-all approach no longer works, and personalized fitness programs are essential for meeting the changing needs of midlife women. However, what makes a fitness plan genuinely personalized, and how can you choose the right one for […]

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What to Eat While Taking GLP-1 Medication 

GLP-1 medications have gained popularity as effective treatments for weight management. Because these medications impact digestion and appetite, food choices are crucial for success. Understanding what to eat and what to avoid while taking GLP-1 medication can help enhance benefits and minimize side effects.  Understanding GLP-1 Medications and Their Impact on Digestion   Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)

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How does DEI impact women and their healthcare?

This blog is the first of a two-part series where we explore what DEI is and how it affects women, and specifically women’s healthcare. As always, we want to equip our readers with knowledge about how to navigate caring for our bodies today, tomorrow, and always.   At FemmePharma, we focus on studying the woman’s life

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Volunteering: A Path to Personal Fulfillment and Purpose

“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human.  No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.” – Heather French Henry  Have you considered volunteering for a group, cause, or project? Maybe there’s an upcoming local event that requires help with anything from fundraising to scheduling speakers to cleaning up after everyone

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  Strength Training: Benefits and 5 Realistic Ways to Build Strength 

Strength training for women has gained more recognition in recent years, which is a positive shift. However, many women still face barriers that keep them from incorporating it into their routines—, at every age and especially during the perimenopause to menopause years, when it’s most crucial.  Many women feel strength training isn’t for them, choosing

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What causes a UTI in a woman?

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common condition among females. It develops when bacteria enter the urethra, the tube that drains urine from the bladder to outside the body. A UTI is sometimes called a “bladder infection,” because bacteria most often invade the bladder.  Without treatment, a UTI can advance and seriously damage the

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Sexual Health: A Lifelong Journey   

Sexual health, in our individual health spectrum, is also critical for the “social and economic development of communities and countries. The Latin word for pleasure—voluptas—refers back to the Roman goddess Voluptas. (Maybe you recognize her as Hedone, as she is known in the earlier Greek mythology.) Voluptas is the daughter of Eros, the goddess of

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Inflammation: What It Is and How Your Diet Matters 

Inflammation is a critical process in the body, playing both protective and harmful roles. Understanding its impact and how diet influences inflammation can empower you to make healthier choices. For women in perimenopause and menopause, chronic inflammation may exacerbate symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, and brain fog. Beyond diet, factors like chronic stress, poor sleep

How to Set Personal Boundaries 

Navigating midlife can feel like juggling a hundred things at once. From managing your career and family to dealing with the emotional and physical changes of perimenopause or menopause, it’s easy to put yourself last. But here’s the truth: setting personal boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s self-care.  If you’re unsure where to start, you’re not alone. So

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 How Core Stability Training Transforms Your Body 

Core stability is key to injury reduction and better athletic performance. However, a strong core means far more than a flat stomach and that elusive six-pack. The core comprises the abdominal and back muscles (the transversus abdominis and the multifidus muscles), the diaphragm, and the pelvic floor muscle groups. It is like a cylinder, starting

What is the Affordable Care Act and Why it Matters?

Even though it’s almost 15 years old, many people still wonder, “What is the Affordable Care Act?” The question is understandable because the Affordable Care Act (sometimes called “Obamacare” or by its abbreviation, “ACA.”) has been part of a confusing and intense political debate since it was enacted as a law in March 2010.  Why

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