Part 2: Heart health & blood sugar in menopause (what changes, what helps) If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and noticing weight shifting to the middle, cholesterol creeping up, or blood sugar becoming less stable, youre not imagining it.Hormonal changes during the menopausal transition can influence lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides), insulin sensitivity, visceral fat, and […]
PART 1: WHY MENOPAUSE CHANGES METABOLISM & WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT Menopause is a real physiological transition that can change how your body uses energy, how hungry you feel, and where you store fat.We see many women in their 40s, 50s and beyond who feel like their body has suddenly started playing by different […]
Understanding the Overlap As women now live a third of their lives after menopause, optimising health during this time is increasingly important. While hot flushes, insomnia, and mood changes are well-known menopausal symptoms, joint pain—especially frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis, AC)—is also common but less often discussed. Research estimates that 2–5% of the population experience AC, […]
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The small choices you make each day—moving your body, nourishing yourself, connecting with others, seeking support—begin to add up. Over decades, these habits pay dividends, supporting you through the transition and beyond. When I was in my twenties, I spent my Saturday mornings in the college library with Cameron, a vibrant lecturer in her late […]
