The Key Gynaecologist Exams Women Over 50 Should Have Post Summer
There’s something about turning 50 for women that can be a blessing or a curse. The hormonal changes take front and centre stage for most…
Dealing With Menopause Symptoms? Your Mum Knows Best
It’s official! When it comes to perimenopause and menopause, talking to your mum, or an older female relative, is the key to having a better…
Lorraine Candy: “I Faced The Midlife Void By Slowing Down”
Lorraine Candy, a mother of four, an award-winning journalist and former editor of popular magazines such as The Sunday Times Style, ELLE and Cosmopolitan, experienced…
Exploring the Emotional Journey: 5 Must-Read Menopause Fiction Books
Embarking on the emotional rollercoaster of menopause can be a daunting and overwhelming journey for many women. From hot flushes to mood swings, the physical…
How To Target Stubborn Armpit Fat In Midlife
Summer means a happy time, good sunshine and sleeveless tops. But what if you feel a bit embarrassed by your armpit fat? You can either…
What Is Konenki?
Whether it's because of culture or a lack of awareness, there’s still a dark shadow surrounding menopause on the Western side of the world. But…
Don’t Let Menopause Stop You From Being Your Fabulous Self
REAL LIFE STORY | Five years ago, perimenopause floored me. I had no idea what was happening. The toughest thing about this transition has been…
When Telehealth Helps Menopause Awareness
By 2030, the world population of menopausal and postmenopausal women is projected to increase to 1.2 billion, with 47 million new entrants each year crying…
Menopause Warrior Kate Muir: “Time To Stop The Bias”
Kate Muir is a leading Menopause campaigner who wants to make the challenges experienced by women in menopause heard, loud and proud. Author of the…
Managing Menopause On The Job
Having hot flushes or brain fog in the midst of a presentation or during a meeting with a client is not a pleasant experience. They…
Guilty Pleasure: Why You Deserve A Lubricant In Midlife
Finding the right lubricant is a lot like finding the right skincare products. As we age, we have to explore options to see what our…
4 Ways To Build Strong Bones During Menopause
Did you know eight million U.S. women over 50 suffer from osteoporosis? It is called a “silent disease” because those who develop it may not…
Who Needs A Menopause Vacation?
The Menopause may have a bright side, too. If you've ever dreamt of taking a break from your symptoms (or at least find a better…
Why We Shouldn’t Dread The Menopause
Whether menopausal symptoms are a minor annoyance or a major issue, they are part of a life chapter that midlife women should learn to embrace.…
Anxiety And Hot Flushes: Is There A Connection?
I've been always a bit anxious. However, now that I'm 57 years old and dealing with the symptoms of menopause I've realised I'm getting more…
Why Is It So Hard To Lose Weight In Menopause?
Since I've entered menopause, I've noticed it's harder to lose weight. I'm 54 and I've found it very difficult to stick to a diet, also…
How To Age-Proof Your Pelvic Floor In Your 50s
Ageing is one of the only things we can be certain about in our lives. Whether you happily put up with the idea of growing…
Can We Predict When We’ll Reach The Menopause?
Predicting the age at which women will reach menopause may not be 100% certain, but still, at least getting an idea will be very useful…
Is Menopause Different for Women of Colour?
Menopause might be a challenging time for many women but according to SWAN 2022, the latest Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation, in the…
Why Women’s Brains Get Upgraded In Midlife
Welcome to the better half of your life. Believe it or not, according to The New York Times bestselling author of "The Upgrade: How the…