Why Bladder Leaks Happen During Exercise Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common condition among active women, particularly around perimenopause, and can significantly impact quality of life and daily activities (Wu, 2021). SUI affects approximately 40-50% of women aged 40-59 years, with peak incidence occurring between 45-49 years. SUI is the most common subtype of […]
Diet and vaginal dryness are more closely connected than many women realize. Vaginal dryness is common during perimenopause and menopause, but hormones are only part of the story. The foods you eat also influence the health of your vulvar and vaginal tissues. Research suggests that healthy fats, hydration, and key nutrients help maintain skin integrity.
The light feels like letting go, and your favorite songs fill the bedroom. It is that time of day where you and your partner(s) can just be, together. But complications with our biology and, let’s be honest, the pressures of day-to-day living can make our bedroom refuge hard to reach. Understanding the direct connection between
Why HIIT Can Trigger Chronic Stress and Cortisol Spikes In the early 2000s, HIIT workouts became popular in boutique fitness studios as a way for busy people to fit in a tough workout in less time. Many gyms and classes started using HIIT to boost cardiovascular fitness, burn calories, and foster overall health (Poon et
A World of Flavor for Better Gut Health When it comes to supporting gut health, some of the best foods are not new discoveries. In fact, many have been staples in traditional diets for centuries. Around the world, cultures have long relied on ancient grains, cabbage, legumes, herbs, and spices to nourish both the body
If you’ve ever found yourself exhausted but unable to sleep, noticing extra weight gathering around your midsection, or wondering why your hair seems thinner than it used to be, high cortisol and stress may be affecting your body in ways you didn’t realize. In a recent Love Mia Vita podcast episode, board-certified family physician Dr.
It has long been established that going to the gym can help transform your physique and improve your cardiovascular and metabolic health, but can fitness also improve cognitive function? Aging is not just about muscle and cardiovascular decline; it’s also about the brain-body connection, and this is where neuro-fitness comes in. Neuro-fitness is defined as
In today’s world, metabolism is often reduced to calories, macros, and willpower. However, emerging research is shifting this view toward a more intelligent and sustainable model. Chrononutrition and the circadian rhythm diet focus not only on what you eat, but when you eat, helping to support metabolic flexibility and long-term health. This approach works with
We have all fallen into an early morning rabbit hole, searching for answers to health symptoms that feel impossible to find a solution for. These days, we are likely interacting with Large Language Models (LLMs) during our searches. This is because search engines like Google increasingly rely on AI to deliver answers. These AI search
Many of us have a solid skincare routine. Serums? Check. Moisturizer? Always. SPF? (Hopefully) non-negotiable. If you moisturize your face daily, why skip your most sensitive skin? For women in their mid-20s to 40s, wellness means optimizing comfort, confidence, and long-term health. Enter: hyaluronic acid (HA). What makes hyaluronic acid so powerful? Hyaluronic acid isn’t
You’ve probably heard you need to push harder and go faster to see results like weight loss. But for women over 35, the biggest changes might come from slowing down. Zone 2 training, which is low to moderate intensity cardio at about 60 to 75 percent of your maximum heart rate, is gaining attention in
The Shift Towards Less Processing in Women’s Wellness There is a clear shift happening in women’s wellness. More women are turning their attention to clean label ingredients and asking deeper questions about what is in their food and how it is made. Women are no longer satisfied with vague labels or long ingredient lists. They