How to age well? Chinese influencer, 54, says be proud of your body, wrinkles, grey hair

How to age well? Chinese influencer, 54, says be proud of your body, wrinkles, grey hair

Growing up in mainland China, Ting Ma never felt happy with the way she looked. At 1.73 metres (5 feet 8 inches), she was considered too tall and too thin. “I was bullied when I was a little kid,” she says. “People called me a giraffe because my neck is too long, my arms are … Read more

What do we know about how female bodies deal with heat?

What do we know about how female bodies deal with heat?

White Coat Black Art26:30Hot as hell Britnee Miazek didn’t immediately make the connection between her periods stopping and her job as a second-year ironworker apprentice in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.  It was only after a three-month stint in 2023 working on top of the coke ovens used in the steel-making process that the 35-year-old began to notice a pattern.  “As … Read more

Study shows hormone therapy can benefit women’s health during menopause

Study shows hormone therapy can benefit women’s health during menopause

Study shows hormone therapy can benefit women’s health during menopause – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses a new study about hormone therapy for women during menopause. Researchers found hormone therapy slows the aging process and can benefit women’s health. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for … Read more

9 Best Cooling Sheets for Menopause in 2024: Temperature-Regulating Picks for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats

9 Best Cooling Sheets for Menopause in 2024: Temperature-Regulating Picks for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats

Material: lyocell | Sizes: twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and Cali king | Colors: 34 Best Bamboo Cooling Sheets: Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set Why it’s worth it: Though viscose is typically considered a semi-synthetic fiber, these breathable sheets, made from 100% bamboo fabric, feel super plush and don’t … Read more

Inside menopause retreat in France – from gorgeous 18th-century farmhouse, stunning views and fitness sessions

Inside menopause retreat in France – from gorgeous 18th-century farmhouse, stunning views and fitness sessions

AS I take a deep breath and lift the 10kg kettlebell to the sound of Block Rockin’ Beats by The Chemical Brothers, the words of personal trainer Caroline Bragg ring in my ears. “Prioritise time under tension,” she says. 9 Slow down at the & Breathe menopause retreatCredit: Emma Boyle Photography 9 The venue has a … Read more

Perimenopause: Coping with hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood changes, joint pain and more

Perimenopause: Coping with hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood changes, joint pain and more

In a qualitative study co-authored by KKH of perimenopausal and menopausal women aged between 47 and 54 years, the women reported experiencing hot flashes, mood changes, vaginal dryness, insomnia, joint and muscle pains. “This study also found that these perimenopausal women … were uncertain whether their symptoms were related to menopause or other health problems,” … Read more

How to take a break from work and travel in Europe on a budget

How to take a break from work and travel in Europe on a budget

In 2023, Rowena Hennigan came to a difficult but necessary conclusion — she needed an extended break from work. Hennigan was dealing with disrupted sleep, anxiety, brain fog — all normal symptoms of menopause – but it was wreaking havoc on her work and her mental health. She said she tried exercise, a new diet, … Read more

Twinkle Khanna reflects on her late periods in her 50s; wonders ‘if it is menopause or pregnancy’ – WATCH video |

Twinkle Khanna reflects on her late periods in her 50s; wonders ‘if it is menopause or pregnancy’ – WATCH video |

Twinkle Khanna frequently addresses societal issues with humour. Recently, she posted a funny take on life in her fifties, highlighting how a late period adds another layer of stress for women.Watch the video here: On July 20, 2024, Twinkle shared a video on Instagram, where she appeared with a confused expression while holding a mug. … Read more

Menopause at work: New study looks at stigma around menopause.

Menopause at work: New study looks at stigma around menopause.

As more women are remaining in the workforce well into their fifties, a cottage industry of startups has cropped up to help support them through the experience of menopause. There are products that claim to address symptoms like hot flashes and hair loss, while others have the more ambitious goal of staving off menopause or … Read more

Scientists think they know why humans live so long: Moms

Scientists think they know why humans live so long: Moms

Why do humans live so long? A new study suggests a mother’s care could be a major part of it. The study, out of Cornell University, says that the reason humans and other primates live so long can be at least partly explained by the mother-child relationship. Maternal care leads to the evolution of “long, slow lives,” … Read more