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5 Benefits of Resistance Training that Aren’t About Strong Muscles heart health mental health strength training Aug 23, 2023

 

Being strong is a good enough reason for menopausal women to lift weights. But there’s more!

 

By Selene Yeager

 

We talk about muscle so much here at Feisty Menopause you could almost just call us Feisty Musclepause. That’s because muscle is your ticket to better...

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Managing Anxiety in Menopause anxiety brain health menopause mental health Aug 02, 2023

It’s not your imagination. Menopausal anxiety is a thing.

 

By Selene Yeager

 

It started in the middle of the night, generally around 3 a.m. I’d wake with a jolt, heart racing, my mind swirling with worries about my family and the future. Sometimes I’d be soaking wet,...

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New Research Reports a Link Between MHT Use and Increased Rate of Dementia dementia hormone therapy mental health Jun 28, 2023

This new research doesn't mean menopausal hormone therapy causes dementia, just that we have a lot yet to learn.  

 

By Selene Yeager

 

The use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is associated with an increased rate of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in both long-term and...

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The Power of Sharing Your Menopause Experience heart health hot flash menopause mental health Jun 21, 2023

Menopause is making headlines, but far too many are still suffering in silence.

 

By Selene Yeager

 

We talk about menopause all the time here at Feisty Menopause. It’s right in our name, after all. Plenty of other people are talking about it too, including women with mighty big...

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5 Minutes to a Happier Menopause mental health May 23, 2023

 *** This article was originally posted in August of 2021. It has since been updated. ***

 

Spending just a few minutes a day in mindful meditation can help ease many menopause symptoms.

 

 

By Selene Yeager

 

Mindfulness comes up all the time in the menopause sphere....

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How to Use Your Athlete’s Mindset to Help Manage Menopause brain health mental health Apr 23, 2023

The same brain training that gets you over tough athletic hurdles can make menopausal challenges easier.

 

By Selene Yeager

 

 *** This article was originally posted in June 2022. It has since been updated. ***

 

As athletes, we train our brains all the time. When our legs...

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A Guide to Finding Your Motivation During Menopause mental health mindset Mar 01, 2023

Low on mojo? What fires you up can change in menopause and midlife, but it doesn’t mean the flame is gone. It just needs a different fan.

 

Selene Yeager

 

Dragging yourself through the motions more often than not these days? You’re not alone. The physical and psychological...

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Can Cannabis Help Menopause-Related Symptoms? brain health mental health Jan 18, 2023

More menopausal women are trying marijuana for relief. Here’s what science says.

 

By Selene Yeager

 

I got my medical marijuana card because I was curious. Could a cannabis product help take the edge off the occasional bout of postmenopausal anxiety or when I’m stuck in the...

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10 Goals to Get You Stoked During Menopause mental health Oct 05, 2022

Menopause got you feeling like throwing in the towel? Here are some ways to help reignite your athletic fire.

 

By Selene Yeager

 

Missing your usual mojo and motivation? You are not alone! Menopause can be rough on active performance-minded women.

 

The good news is that as...

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Suicidal Thoughts and Menopause mental health Sep 20, 2022

Data show that menopausal women experience mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts, but too many stay silent.

 

By Selene Yeager

 

Suicide isn’t an easy topic to talk about. But it’s far too important a topic to not talk about. Many members in our...

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How to Survive – and Thrive – During the Menopause Lifequake mental health Aug 31, 2022

“The change” can upend your performance and identity. Here’s how to find solid ground.

 

By Selene Yeager

 

I am a runner. I am a triathlete. I do CrossFit. I’m a rower. Many of us identify with the activities that we’ve always done…maybe for our...

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Is Menopause Making You More Anxious and Afraid? hormones mental health Apr 25, 2022

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...

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