Inspiration

The menopause guide for all ages

It’s an inevitable part of life. Here’s what to know, plus recommendations for women going through it.

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.

Menopause Unveils Itself As The Next Big Opportunity In Femtech

This interesting article featured information about the burgeoning business in femtech to reach women at menopause.

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.

Menopause is a completely strange experience. This memoir tries to make sense of it.

Darcy Steinke’s ‘Flash Count Diary’ is an unflinching look at what happens when her fertility ends — and something unpredictable takes over