Menopause, Glucose & Eating Smart – Midlife Blood Sugar Guide: Keeping Glucose Steady After 40
Highlights Declining estrogen during menopause is linked to reduced insulin sensitivity, making women more prone to blood sugar spikes and crashes (NIH, 2021). Midlife women face a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, partly due to hormonal shifts combined with lifestyle stressors (International Journal of Women’s Health). Stable blood glucose levels support not just weight […]
Protecting Muscle & Bone Health During Midlife: 5 Travel Tips
Highlights Estrogen decline during menopause accelerates muscle and bone loss, making travel-related inactivity more impactful (NIH). Up to 20 percent of bone density can be lost in the first 5–7 years after menopause if no preventive action is taken (International Osteoporosis Foundation). Even short 10–15 minute bouts of daily movement can reduce stiffness, support muscle […]
Menopause and Depression: Why Mood Swings Are Not Just in Your Head
If you’ve found yourself feeling unusually low, irritable, or overwhelmed — especially during your 40s or 50s — you’re not alone. Many women experience intense emotional shifts during midlife, often without understanding why. But here’s the truth: your mood swings aren’t just “in your head.”They’re rooted in biology. And they’re a very real part of […]
