Alzheimer’s disease affects two out of three women, yet for decades, the connection between female biology and brain health was largely ignored. Today, thanks to experts like Dr. Lisa Mosconi, neuroscientist and author of The XX Brain, we finally understand the powerful link between menopause and Alzheimer’s risk — and how hormonal shifts in midlife […]

One of the most surprising and frustrating changes many women face during menopause is a sudden rise in cholesterol levels—even when their diet, exercise habits, and lifestyle haven’t changed. For many, bloodwork around midlife shows elevated LDL (“bad” cholesterol), total cholesterol, or triglycerides, often alongside new symptoms like hip pain, shoulder stiffness, back discomfort, high

Bone loss is one of the most serious health challenges women face after menopause. As estrogen levels drop, bone remodeling becomes imbalanced—leading to more bone breakdown than formation. This increases the risk of osteopenia, osteoporosis, and fractures, particularly in the hips, spine, and wrists. But here’s the good news: the right kind of exercise can

Losing strength with age? It’s not just time ticking by — it’s biology, and estrogen is at the center of it. While most women expect some physical changes during menopause, few realize just how deeply hormonal shifts impact muscle mass and metabolism. And the truth is, it starts earlier than you think. The Estrogen-Muscle Connection

When most women hear the word “menopause,” they imagine it as a distant milestone — something that happens in their late 40s or 50s. But the truth is, the hormonal shifts that lead to menopause often begin as early as your mid-30s. That’s why now is the perfect time to understand what’s coming — not

Menopause isn’t just the end of periods — it’s a whole-body, whole-life transformation. And yet, for millions of women, it remains one of the most misunderstood and under-supported health transitions. Thankfully, leaders like Dr. Lisa Mosconi and Dr. Mary Claire Haver are pioneering a smarter, science-backed, and compassionate approach to menopause care. Let’s explore what