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.
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
Even if you’ve always been the “cold” one, never leaving the house without a sweater, you may find yourself flinging open the windows–even in the dead of winter–and still sweating buckets in your 40s and 50s. (Welcome to perimenopause!) Temperature dysregulation, manifesting as the ever infamous hot flashes and night...Read More
A quick summary of Menopause Hormone Therapy Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is the most effective treatment for hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal symptoms related to menopause. It can also be very effective at treating many other symptoms of menopause like sleep disturbances, mood, low energy, joint pain, dry skin...Read More
If you’re in your 40s or 50s but feel like a moody teenager again, you’re in good company. For many women, the transition into perimenopause is marked by intense mood swings, anxiety, and a sudden and often persistent lack of motivation. While these shifts can feel like they’re all “in...Read More
