Aging Disgracefully: Live Life On Your Own Terms
Society has some opinions of how women of a certain age should behave, dress, and live: “Don’t wear your hair long after age 40!” “Don’t wear sweatpants when you leave…
Menopause
How Menopause Affects Your Metabolism and What You Can Do About It
Your metabolism changes as you move through perimenopause and postmenopause. Yet it’s often one of the most misunderstood aspects of the menopause transition. Knowing how these hormonal changes affect your…
Celebrate International Day Of Friendship With Your Besties!
As we celebrate International Day of Friendship on July 30, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the beautiful tapestry of friendships that weave throughout our lives. From the giggles…
Understanding the Gut Microbiome: Food as Medicine
Did you know that your gut is home to around 100 trillion microorganisms? These gut microbiome, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi — play a crucial role in your health, from…
Scoliosis and Menopause: How Hormonal Changes Affect Spinal Health
People often assume scoliosis peaks during adolescence. And while that’s true for many, scoliosis and menopause are not wide apart from each other. Estrogen modulates many of a woman’s bodily…
The Top 5 Menopause Symptoms: What You Need To Know
If you’re reading this, you might be approaching or are already knee-deep in the wild ride known as menopause. It’s a natural part of aging, but let’s be real—menopause symptoms…
Menopause and Constipation : How Hormonal Changes Affects Digestive Health
During menopause, women commonly encounter a range of symptoms due to hormonal changes, with constipation being a particularly prominent issue. This condition, often exacerbated by the natural decline in estrogen…
Observing National Women’s Health Awareness Month
Each May, we celebrate National Women’s Health Awareness Month by empowering and educating women about the complexity of their bodies. Women’s bodies go through unique, distinct phases, from menarche to…
Menopause and Eyesight: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Menopause impacts a woman’s whole body. Reproductive changes may attract the most attention, but menopause can affect other bodily systems, too, like your eyes. Menopause and changes to your eyesight…
Understanding Medicare Coverage for Menopause-Related Healthcare
Navigating health insurance systems in the U.S. often proves a challenge at the best of times. Yet, despite any prior coverage, your health insurance will change once you turn 65.…
Wear Red Day Highlights Overlooked Heart Conditions Amongst Perimenopausal, Postmenopausal Women
What is National Wear Red Day Donning a bright red accessory garners attention any day, but every February 2, wearing red takes on a whole new meaning. The American Heart…
Thyroid Disorders and Menopause: Symptoms and Treatment
The thyroid – a tiny organ with a huge impact on our metabolic health. Thyroid disease is fairly common. It also tends to affect women more than men – 1…