The Distillery: Menopause

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 […]

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