Smooth, decadent chocolate; crunchy, salty chips; or gooey, cheesy, well, anything. On a stressful or down day, it’s common to reach for certain foods to help brighten your mood. But scientists are learning that the relationship between food, mood, and brain function, known as the gut–brain connection, goes both ways. Your gut “speaks” to your […]
Experiencing vertigo, whether for the first, second, or third time, can disrupt your day and raise a host of questions. Questions you may have spent time typing into search, asking friends if they’ve encountered similar sensations, or wondering whether there’s something else at play. Vertigo becomes more common during and post-menopause and disproportionately impacts women
Menopause is not a bad word. In fact, it’s a word we should be screaming from the rooftops. Menopause is a time that we should be celebrating! For International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women who are changing how we see menopause. 1. Emma Thompson In 2014 while accepting the best actress award for
For women with thyroid imbalance, the struggle is real. And it can also be really difficult to pin down. Here we provide a menopausal woman’s user’s guide to achieving and maintaining healthy thyroid function. A delicate balance The relationship between thyroid function and reproductive function is intricate, though not always obvious. Thyroid hormones regulate reproductive
It happens to even the most passionate relationships. Over time – after children, changes, and several of life’s inevitable curveballs, relationships lose their spark. Recently, FemmePharma sat down with Dr. Juliana Hauser – relationship and sex therapist, coach, and educator – to learn why that spark fans out and how we can reignite it again.* How
Conversations about menopause are emerging in a critical space: the workplace. Menopause may be a time of great transition (the last one, at that), but for many women, it can also be a time of liberation. Before, during, and after menopause, women thrive as entrepreneurs and experienced mentors. Today we’re shining a spotlight on the
Arriving with or without warning, migraines are some of the most disruptive and unwelcome conditions. And while most everyone experiences a headache from time to time, migraines are, in fact, a predominantly female condition. By far, more women suffer from migraines than men. Why? The answer, as it often does, lies in our hormones. Explore
Ever feel like it’s impossible to make new friends as an adult? Between busy work schedules, shuttling kids or grandkids to and from events, and other obligations, we often don’t have the time or energy for social interactions. Or, if we’re retired, we may have too much time on our hands, feel isolated, and don’t
We’re deep into those long winter months––the fun of the holiday season has passed, spring is still just a speck on the horizon, and it’s colder than ever. Unfortunately, along with the cold temps comes that icky winter dryness that can make our skin flakier than a burnt pie crust. If you’re like a lot
It’s a fact of life that metabolism slows with age. And menopause contributes significantly to that process. But, with a few diet and lifestyle tweaks, it’s possible to maintain a robust metabolism through perimenopause, menopause, and into your older years. Menopause, muscle mass, and fat: As estrogen declines, it causes bone and muscle mass to
These date ideas work all year round, but with Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we hope this list of date night ideas helps take away the stress of planning for the holiday. 1. Re-create your first date Think back to how you felt about your partner when you first met them. Recreating your first date can
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated each year on February 11. In 2015, the United Nations selected this day to promote and celebrate the involvement of women and girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). What is International Day of Women and Girls in Science? On