Want Strong Bones? Exercise.
Truth be told, we exercise for one of two reasons: vanity or sanity. But as women age, there is a more important reason to get moving: strong bones. Bone tissue…
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What Age Does Perimenopause Start?
Though many people use the word menopause to mean the years of a woman’s life after her periods stop, menopause is actually a single day. It’s the one-year anniversary of a…
5 Popular Diets for Women Over 40
Menopause and weight gain go together like Netflix and chill. That’s the unfortunate reality for many menopausal women who feel that they’re losing the fight against the dreaded middle-age spread.…
Night Sweats Keeping You Up?
If you know what it’s like to wake up in a puddle of sweat, you know a night sweat. And you’re not alone: Up to 80 percent of women will…
Don’t Pull Your Hair Out: How to Cope With Thinning Tresses
If your hair has seemed a little lackluster lately, your hormones may be to blame. Hair loss in women — whether simple thinning or full-on bald spots — is not…
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.
Menopause Made Me Stronger!
I am and have always been a strong woman, but going through menopause was almost as serious as giving birth — only the opposite of bringing life into the world…
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…
What to Expect After Surgical Menopause
“I joke that I went into the hospital age 47 and woke up 60, but it’s also kind of not funny.” That’s an actual text message from one friend to…
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?
How Pilates Can Improve Your Pelvic Floor
If you’ve ever sneezed, laughed, coughed, or jumped and wet yourself a little, you’re not alone. The instigator is a weakened pelvic floor, and it is synonymous with aging. Pregnancy,…
Couplepause: Talking About Menopause With Your Partner
Open, honest communication about the symptoms of menopause can help partners understand each other. We dispel a few myths to get everyone on the same page.