7 Surprising Reasons to Quit Drinking
Though wellness and self-care have become top of mind for so many, studies have revealed something paradoxical. Women ages 45 to 65 are consuming more alcohol.
Nutrition
How to Balance Hormones With Food
Throughout your 40s and 50s, food can be instrumental in alleviating the symptoms of shifting hormones. Optimal nutrition helps reduce mood swings, depression, anxiety, and irritability while boosting energy. Want to harness the power of food to relieve hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, acne, hair loss, and vaginal dryness — and help balance your
Are You Getting Enough Protein?
Protein helps maintain weight, preserve muscle, and fight disease. But how much protein do women really need? What happens if you don’t get enough?
Your Best Hair, Skin, and Nails Starts Right Here
Not feeling like your best self? You’re not the only one. Shifting hormones during perimenopause and after menopause affect every part of a woman’s body — right down to her hair, skin, and nails.
The Anti-Aging Vitamins You Need Now
It seems like every other day there’s a new supplement for anti-aging. And though a pill can’t provide a fountain of youth, supplements may have benefits — especially later in life. Take a look at four anti-aging vitamins and how you can be sure you’re getting enough.
4 Reasons You Need Protein as You Age
Protein is vital for managing weight in midlife, but the benefits don’t end there. New studies show that protein is even more important for leading a healthy lifestyle than we previously thought. Let’s take a look at a few of the reasons we need more as we age.
Why Protein Is Vital for Maintaining a Healthy Weight
It’s no secret that our bodies change a lot during menopause. Sometimes, it may even feel like they are rebelling against us. That’s especially true for those struggling with maintaining a healthy weight. On average, women gain 2 to 5 pounds in the decade leading up to menopause, but some, even those who never had a weight
The Truth About Menopause and Weight Gain
Aging and menopause takes a toll on the body. Some of those changes are private (vaginal dryness, anyone?), while others are far more difficult to hide from the outside world (hot flashes, we’re looking at you!).
The Truth About Menopause and Hair Loss
Menopause symptoms on their own are enough to make you want to rip your hair out. From hot flashes to sleeplessness to vaginal dryness, it’s a lot to deal with at once. And there’s yet another menopause symptom that many women shy away from talking about: hair loss and thinning hair.