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It might be less than you think. Here’s what research shows and how to get a better night’s rest.
By Selene Yeager
Seven hours of shuteye a night may be the sweet spot for mental health and wellbeing in midlife, according to a new study of almost half a million adults. That’s on...
The fear factor during menopause is real. Here's what to do about it.
By Selene Yeager
“I mountain bike and am suddenly afraid to ride features I've ridden 1,000 times.”
“I’ve had full blown panic attacks in routine situations I’ve been in on the...
Hormone therapy can be a lifesaver for some. Others don’t want it, need it, or can’t take it. Whatever our path, we're not deficient.
By Selene Yeager
When we first started Feisty Menopause in 2020, many women were still afraid to take menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) because...
These short, sweet (and preferably to a good beat) intervals can work metabolic magic in midlife.
By Selene Yeager
By now you’ve been “hiit” over the head many times with all the benefits of high intensity interval training. Short bursts of extremely high intensity...
High carb. Low carb. No carb. Women in menopause get a whole lot of mixed messages. Let’s cut through the confusion.
By Selene Yeager
Hang around certain corners of the internet long enough and you’ll become convinced that carbohydrates are the devil incarnate.
Truth is...
When your hormones decline, muscle stimulation matters.
By Selene Yeager
For years (decades, really) I never lifted heavy weights. As a long-distance triathlete and then endurance mountain bike and gravel racer, I just didn’t think it was for me. Even when I was writing about the...
New research adds more evidence that estrogen protects against dementia, but MHT questions remain.
By Selene Yeager
“Greater lifetime estrogen exposure is generally associated with lower risk of dementia. The longer you have estrogen in your body, the stronger your brain is.”
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Research shows body fat, especially in midlife, is not all bad.
By Selene Yeager
As active, performance-minded women, the body composition changes that come on as our hormones fluctuate and decline can be frustrating AF. I see that in our social media channels and our membership....
This joint health supplement may improve performance and promote longevity, research shows.
By Selene Yeager
We get a lot of questions about supplements on our social media channels and in our menopause membership. So I’m going to use this space to periodically shine some...
Fruit sugar is fine wrapped in its fiber-rich natural packaging, but too much straight up fructose can be bad news for health, especially post menopause.
By Selene Yeager
Sometimes you need a hit of sugar—like the home stretch of a race or to help with hydration. But the type...
Manipulating your brain chemistry with music may ease symptoms of menopause and depression levels, research shows.
By Selene Yeager
People have used music to self-medicate their moods since the first stick struck the first drumskin. Music-based therapy has been used in the treatment...
The bonus benefits of lifting heavy sh*t may also help you live a longer, healthier life.
By Selene Yeager
A strong grip does more than help you open jars by yourself. It’s also been linked with a longer life. Research finds that grip strength is inversely associated with the risk of...
