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Building Better Bones: Nutrition Beyond Calcium
You’ve heard it since childhood: “Drink your milk for strong bones!” But the story of bone health—especially for women—is far more fascinating and complex than

Turned-On, Powered-Up: The Hormone-Cognition Connection in Midlife
“Where did I put my keys?” “What was I about to say?” “Why did I walk into this room?” If you’re nodding your head in

Beat the Bloat: The Hormonal Connection
Your science-based guide to finally ending hormonal bloating The Midlife Bloat Epidemic Ever notice your favorite jeans fit perfectly in the morning but by dinner,

The 411 on Progesterone: Perimenopause Plot Twist
“I am not myself. I can’t sleep. I keep yelling at my kids, and I’ve never been this anxious. I feel like I’m falling apart

The 411 on Progesterone: Meet Little Miss Demure
Why do I need progesterone? How much should I take? When should I take it? Do I need it if I’ve had a hysterectomy? Can

Is it too late to start HRT?
When it comes to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), aka Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT), timing is everything. With the onset of menopause, when you’ve lost most