Midlife is often a period where many individuals begin noticing changes in their cognitive abilities. Concerns around brain fog, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease become more frequent, particularly amongst women in their forties and fifties. Neuroscientist Dr Terryn Clarke says it’s an important time to adopt strategies that help you to maintain and enhance brain health. Especially for those with a familial history of Alzheimer’s or heart disease, proactive measures towards brain health become increasingly significant.

Menopause is a major transition that brings more than just hormonal shifts—it can impact many parts of a woman’s body and lifestyle, sometimes leading to weight gain. This isn’t just due to one factor but often a combination of changes in hormones, stress, sleep, and activity levels. Here’s a look at why weight gain can occur during peri and post-menopause and some practical things you can do about it.

Menopause is a significant life stage that can affect many aspects of a woman's life, including her professional environment. As such, the need for comprehensive menopause policies in both schools and workplaces is becoming increasingly recognized. These policies not only support the well-being of those experiencing menopause but also contribute to a more inclusive and supportive environment.

Many people facing a health change, incident, or crisis often turn to "Dr. Google" for answers - but the challenge is finding reliable, evidence-based information.

That’s why Sage Womens Health has partnered with StoryMD, an innovative platform that bridges the gap between healthcare professionals and individuals through storytelling, to transform how health information is communicated.

It felt a bit like Federal Budget night last night as women around Australia sat waiting for the findings of the Senate Community Affairs References Committee on Perimenopause and Menopause to be released.

There were winners and losers, mixed feelings, and in some cases outright anger at the findings of the Inquiry. Most people got a mention across one of five broad areas for change.

As the workforce continues to evolve, workplaces must adapt to support the needs of all employees, including those experiencing menopause. Organisations who want to support their workforce with a menopause policy are finding it difficult to understand which provisions to include - and it’s no wonder, given the current lack of knowledge of menopause and its impacts

Menopause is gaining well-deserved attention in the workplace. As a result, we’re seeing an increasing number of forward-thinking employers around the world adopting menopause policies or guidance documents.

This article explores different aspects of menopause policy, including the global landscape, how to create an effective policy to suit your organisation and the potential benefits it offers to both women and organisations.

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Life is complicated for most people aged 45 - 60, not in the least because of the impact of family responsibilities, work pressures, gender discrimination and significant life events including menopause. This perfect storm can affect a woman’s financial stability - from her capacity to earn, save and to retire well. This article summarises some key challenges women face, and outlines three strategies to prepare for financial stability in midlife.

Teaching is an incredibly rewarding yet demanding career. Teachers experience high levels of stress at work, and this stress can intensify the symptoms of menopause.

In a workforce that is 75% female, around 82,576 women are likely to be impacted by menopause and retire by the age of 54. If we are to keep our teachers well and at work, we need to understand the impact of menopause on teachers in Australia and identify opportunities to make positive changes in this important sector.

I love exercise. It fills my cup. It makes me feel energised, powerful, strong and happy. Endorphins are my superpower. I’m inspired by the old ladies rocking it at my gym; all power to them and I want to be part of their tribe. I swear I’m going to die with weights in my hands.

Have you ever woken up drenched in sweat, feeling both hot and cold, and wondered if this is the start of perimenopause or if you are coming down with the flu? As I approached my forties, I found myself in this confusing predicament.

Let's face it, ladies: the "menopause belly" is real. And it can feel like a betrayal, this burgeoning belly replacing your formerly flat (or at least flatter) midsection. 

We often find ourselves grappling with midlife challenges, feeling tired, dealing with bloating, experiencing cravings, and witnessing unexpected weight gain. In this article, I outline how changing hormones, busy lifestyles, and dietary choices play a significant role, and what you can do about it.

In this article I share insights from my transformative 20-year mindfulness journey, from battling burnout as a junior doctor to becoming a passionate mindfulness teacher. My early discovery of the health and healing effects of mindfulness propelled me into an exploration of the scientific foundations of mind-body medicine.

Cardiovascular disease and heart disease in women is often under-diagnosed. There is a lower perception of risk, because a typical heart disease patient is an overweight, middle aged man.

Are you in your 40’s and wondering how alcohol affects menopause symptoms? This article helps you to understand the relationship between alcohol and menopause so that you can make better choices.

Award-winning author Danielle Dobson talks about her book “The Gender Code”, how the code plays into menopause, and what we need to do about it.

Lack of sleep and poor quality sleep are two big issues for women in perimenopause and menopause. This article outlines what’s happening in your body, and provides six strategies to help you improve your sleep.

Menopause is a natural phase of a woman's life, marking the end of her reproductive years. While it's a significant transition, it often comes with various challenges, both physical and emotional.

The 26th Australasian Menopause Congress brought together health professionals from many different disciplines to hear about the latest advances in this field. This article highlights just two of the many topics that were covered and shares a few key resources with you, which you can use as valuable tools when seeking evidence-based knowledge and support.

While research suggests that the average weight gain during menopause is around 2 - 4 kg, many women I speak to share a different story. Not only have they gained considerably more weight but their body shape has also changed significantly and it all seemed to happen overnight!

Menopause can have a significant impact on how women perceive their work performance. Women who used to feel confident may now experience decreased productivity or a change in their work experience. Symptoms such as fatigue, memory issues, and anxiety are common, which can affect their professional lives. Shockingly, almost a third of these women report that the impact is significant.

While research suggests that the average weight gain during menopause is around 2 - 4 kg, many women I speak to share a different story. Not only have they gained considerably more weight but their body shape has also changed significantly and it all seemed to happen overnight!

Everybody has some fat around their belly. How much and where you carry it is related to your genes, hormones, age and birth weight, and whether or not you’ve had children.

As a woman’s cycle reduces and eventually stops, their ovaries slow down and the production of hormones like estrogen and progesterone decline over time, which in turn brings on hot flashes (and other uncomfortable experiences).

Are you eating the same but have noticed menopausal weight gain? Maybe you’ve reduced your serving sizes but it didn’t work. What if you could drop a dress size by eating more protein? This article helps you understand how a high protein intake in menopause can help you to fit back into your favourite clothes.

Is it really possible to relieve bothersome hot flashes by simply changing your diet? I admit, I am totally hooked on the power of nutrition, especially having experienced first-hand its potent therapeutic force. So, when I experienced my first few hot flashes and night sweats, it was no surprise I looked to food first to help ease me through this next phase of my life.

When I hit menopause, I noticed that my pants were getting tight and wanted to get on top of things before my middle blew out. Here are eight things I’ve done to trim menopause belly fat and keep my belly at bay.