When it comes to your health, knowledge is power. Explore expert-vetted articles and evidence-based guidance on all things midlife to help you confidently take charge of your health.
Hint: it’s likely not your “hygiene” If UTIs (and the antibiotic scripts that typically come with them) are becoming a more frequent and unwelcome guest in your 40s and 50s, you aren’t alone. In midlife, frequent urinary tract infections are a common symptom of perimenopause. The biology behind the shift...Read More
In our 40s, we’re often told that erratic, heavy periods are just “part of the deal.” But there’s a biological fine line between a midlife transition and a medical red flag. Heavy Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is any menstrual flow that gets in the way of your life–physically, socially, or...Read More
Practicing the art of polite persistence In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we aren’t just looking back at the past—we’re looking forward as we help shape the future of healthcare. Too often, women in midlife are told their symptoms are “just stress,” or “normal aging,” This...Read More
Sneezy, puffy, itchy (and over it!) If you’re over 40 and are experiencing allergies for the first time in your life—or your old hay fever has suddenly become unmanageable—it isn’t your imagination. It’s midlife. The same hormonal shifts that affect your cycle and sleep (and so many other things) also...Read More
Why our 40s and 50s define our longevity For decades, we’ve been told that heart disease is a “man’s problem.” The reality? It’s the leading cause of death for women globally, and the menopausal transition is the most critical window for intervention. A silent shift in our vessels Heart health...Read More
