How to make the most of your workouts after menopause
When Sarah Baldassaro turned 50, she took stock of her health and began working with a fitness coach on strength training, a type of exercise that’s crucial for women in midlife. “Now I would say I’m stronger overall than I ever have been at any age,” said Baldassaro, 52, of Alexandria, Virginia. “My fitness level […]
How to close the menopause pay gap
Discussions about the gender pay gap often focus on major contributors such as the motherhood penalty. But another pivotal life stage is frequently overlooked, one that also coincides with a widening pay gap: menopause. Economists at UCL, the University of Bergen, Stanford University and the University of Delaware calculated that women experience a 4.3% reduction […]
Why You Have Dry Eyes—And How To Treat Them
Add this to the list of unfair realities: Some women are at higher risk for dry eye than men, thanks to hormonal changes. “Estrogen and androgen levels play a key role in regulating the function of the lacrimal and meibomian glands, which are responsible for tear production,” says Ashley Brissette, MD, spokesperson for the American […]
How to boost bone health and reduce risk of osteoporosis and fractures
Imagine not being able to cough, sneeze or be hugged for fear of your bones breaking. This is the reality faced by people with severely weak bones. Fragile bones can creep up on you and are often not recognised until they break. A small trip and fall can be catastrophic, with a broken hip leading […]
How to support your loved one as they go through the ‘hormonal chaos’ of perimenopause
When Carl began to notice some changes in his wife Allison’s behaviour — namely angry outbursts, brain fog, fatigue and feelings of low self-worth — he had no idea it was due to perimenopause. “I don’t think it dawned on her either, until she started to get more physical symptoms and we realised what was […]
How to Help Patients Lose Weight After Menopause
Unwanted weight gain is a common problem for women after menopause. Primary care clinicians have likely heard from patients that attempts at shedding extra pounds are not working. Nearly three fourths of women aged 60 years and older in the United States are overweight. Some may blame menopause for this trend. But the life stage […]
Why you can’t sleep – and how to fix it
You’re not still suffering from bad sleep are you? Insomnia is so 2023. In 2024, there’s an app for that. Or an orthopaedic mattress. Or a light-therapy lamp… “The sleep economy has increased dramatically in recent years,” says Dr Guy Meadows, founder and clinical director of Sleep School, an organisation that supports people struggling with […]