Inspirational Insights
We asked experts to help us better understand issues and topics that matter to women at midlife. Check out their Inspirational Insights below.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a buzzword these days. It’s also recommended to help with menopause symptoms. Click here for information and tips from psychotherapist/expert Sandra K. Molle, LPC, DBTC, BCN.
Thinning Hair
While women tend to lose more hair as they age, rapid or extreme hair loss is not normal. We checked in with hair stylists Chris and Devin Rosenthal who specialize in hair loss to learn more. Click here to see what they said.
Interesting & Inspiring Articles
Additional recommendations for stories that we find interesting and inspiring.
The New Rules of Middle Age: Written by Women
As a new wave of women step into their mid-centuries, books reimagining female midlife are striking a chord. ‘We’re not going to do our 50s the way everyone’s telling us we’re supposed to,’ author Candace Bushnell says.
These Foods May Delay Your Menopause
New research led by scientists at Leeds University in the UK suggests that a diet rich in legumes and fish may put off the natural onset of menopause, while foods rich in carbohydrates may accelerate it.
No One Told Me Exactly What to Expect from Menopause. But the Messages I Did Get Were Very Wrong
An interesting perspective on facing menopause and looking for the positive.
No One Talks About Perimenopause - It’s Time to Change That
What to expect when you are absolutely, positively not expecting.
Grey Hair Is Having A Moment, And People of All Ages Are Here for It
Pinterest searches for silver-grey highlights have increased 647 per cent in Canada since last year.
The Importance of Understanding Ageism in Medicine
An interesting interview with Dr. Louise Aronson, a geriatrician and professor of medicine at the University of California-San Francisco, about her new book, “Elderhood.”
Women Harnessing their Power Post-50 to Change the World
Midlife can and should be our time to shine. These inspirational women show that we have a lot of good years ahead of us and we can make an impact on the world around us.
Poor social relationships may make menopause symptoms worse, research finds
A team of researchers at the University of Arizona has found a link between women experiencing increased stress as a result of social relationships and exacerbated menopause symptoms.
Lubrication and Lots of Communication: Navigating A New Sexual Life After Menopause
Author Darcey Steinke speaks with All Things Considered as part of its ``Let's Talk About Sex`` series.
New book alert: The Vagina Bible
Dr. Jen Gunters, an ob-gyn, has written a new book she hopes will become a textbook for women to learn about their bodies.
Lifting Weight Helps You Live Longer
Working out with weights can have a very positive impact on your health – for men and women!
FDA cracks down on ‘vaginal rejuvenation’ devices, citing potential for serious harm
When Doctors Downplay Women’s Health Concerns
Bias can lead doctors to dismiss women’s health problems. Here’s how to get the care you need.
Do you want to live to be 150? The anti-aging market is estimated to grow to $610 billion by 2025.
Just a Handful of Nuts May Help Us from Packing on the Pounds as We Age.
Substituting healthy nuts for unhealthy snacks may be a simple strategy to ward off the gradual weight gain that often accompanies aging, according to researchers.
Hot Flashes Connected to Heart Attacks and Cognitive Decline, Studies Say
While hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause, the severity of your symptoms may be providing warning signs of other health issues.
Why Do Women Have Less Sex as They Age?
New research shows that the sex lives of many women decline with age due to psychological stressors and other psychosocial factors outside of their control.
