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Being a woman is more than periods, pregnancy, and menopause. But these can affect our bodies in surprising ways. Here, no topic is too taboo and every voice matters.

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Exercise tips to make the most of your four-phase menstrual cycle

Is it worth tailoring your training sessions to your hormones? Physiologist Dr Emma Ross explains emerging studies in this field and how you can tap into this game-changing fitness strategy…

What is the luteal phase and what does it mean for your fitness?

The luteal phase comes with some interesting benefits around mid-way through your cycle. Sports physiologist Dr Emma Ross explains the science and how to make the most of this time…

How to find energy in menopause with mum Beth Bartram

Menopause can happen at different ages for a whole variety of reasons. When it happens – however it happens – there are ways to help you cope

How to adapt your fitness during perimenopause

Is your body no longer responding to exercise in the way that it used to? Wondering if the hormone changes that go with perimenopause are to blame? Get ready to understand your body better than ever

Ask an expert: what's menopause rage and how can I beat it?

From helping to identify your triggers to realistic coping mechanisms, women's health expert Dr Emma Ross shares her advice for managing menopausal rage and anger

5 women on the surprising upsides of perimenopause and menopause

We discover some little-known reasons to feel good (or at least better) about midlife changes, from women who’ve been there, done that…

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Menopause skincare: supporting you and your skin

They say life starts at 40. So why can’t good skin? Let's talk menopause skin changes and how you can adapt your self-care routine

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Should I diet during perimenopause? 6 tips for effective long-term weight loss

Feeling frustrated by the weight changes that come with perimenopause? We asked a physiologist how to hack your hormones to manage weight successfully in midlife

10 ways to exercise smart during perimenopause

Feeling low on energy? Struggling to build muscle? Results hitting a plateau? We asked women’s health gurus how we can adapt our workouts for these hormonal changes

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Does perimenopause cause belly fat – and what can I do to combat it?

As you approach or go through menopause, it’s totally normal to notice extra weight settling around your midsection. We asked some women’s health experts why and what you could do about it