Research shows the potential benefits of beer for menopause symptoms One of my favorite “happy places” is having a beer while watching a movie in the theater. While COVID-19 has put a stop to my movie-going adventures, my love for the occasional pint, is still...
Find out how unilateral movements can benefit memory function Once you go unilateral, you can’t go back. Unilateral training means using only one arm or leg at a time while bilateral training would be using both. Bilateral is by far the most-used type because it provides...
Physical and mental symptoms experienced during menopause can result in body image issues similar to those experienced during puberty. In fact, 80% of menopausal women report having body image issues. Body image is a multifaceted construct of perception, imagination, emotions, and cognitive components about our...
The role of exercise intensity and duration during menopause The answer is an emphatic YES! Answering the extent to how much and what kind of exercise helps has been the focus of my work, and I’m constantly looking for new (and older) data on this topic....
A magazine article tells you one thing. The Internet says another. Then your trainer lets you know they’re both wrong. There are many exercise myths out there and our social media culture does not help. Misinformation can be posted anywhere, so it is not surprising...
Menopause can be tough on the brain - Berries can help Just like the rest of our body, the brain ages and is exposed to age-related changes. Some of those changes include reduced cognitive ability, focus, and memory. In addition to age, menopause robs the brain...
I tried it and love the results - Give it a try As we age, it is important for our overall health that we work to retain muscle mass and strength. Otherwise, the risk of falls and fractures becomes greater. This can lead to a...
Hot flashes and night sweats are hallmark symptoms of menopause and receive most of the attention because they can be most disruptive to everyday life. Depression as a menopause symptom often goes unnoticed and underrecognized because it can be much more subtle. It is important...
Discover the powerful healing and preventative properties of Lion's Mane My “MENOPAUSE MENU” series is dedicated to exploring foods that can be easily assimilated into your diet. Today’s Menopause Menu is all about Lion’s Mane mushroom ( H.erinaceus), a culinary and medicinal mushroom that gets its...
Next to hot flashes and night sweats, insomnia is one of the most well-known symptoms of menopause. The link between menopause and sleep disorders is well-established. An estimated 40-60% of women suffer from sleep problems during menopause. 26% report having such severe symptoms that it...