Menopause Made Me Do It: My Journey into Strength Training Over the last 7 years, I’ve noticed my muscles just aren’t bouncing back like they used to. My body’s lost that lovely elasticity, and no matter how much I move (and I love to move – Pilates has been my happy...
How one woman’s journey (and her daughter’s wake-up call) reveals the power of estrogen and healthy living I had a real wake-up call this past month, and it got me thinking more deeply about the bigger picture of menopause—beyond the usual symptoms we all know: poor...
Warning: Heart Attacks in Women Don’t Always Look Like You Think When we think of a heart attack, we often picture the classic “Hollywood” symptoms—sudden chest pain and clutching at the heart. But for women, it can look very different. Many women experience symptoms...
Am I losing my mind? Will My Brain Ever Work Like It Used To Again? I used to wonder the same thing—constantly. At 56 and postmenopausal, I vividly remember a time when I questioned whether I had early-onset Alzheimer’s because my brain refused to cooperate....
From Sizzle to Soothe: Taming Menopause Heat If you’ve ever been caught off guard by a sudden wave of heat, followed by the rush of embarrassment and exhaustion, you’re not alone. In fact, 75% of women experience hot flashes during perimenopause and menopause. They...
