Womens Health

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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Hair loss to bloating: let's break taboos around women's hormones

Hormonal symptoms can be embarrassing – but it’s vital to talk about them. We celebrate the women opening up the conversation

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What is the follicular phase and how can you use it to build muscle?

We ask sports physiologist Dr Emma Ross to tell us how the first half of your menstrual cycle might impact the way you exercise…

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How to build and maintain muscle as a woman in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond

From periods to perimenopause, fluctuating hormones can have a big effect on strength goals. An exercise endocrinologist (hormone health guru) gives us the lowdown on retaining muscle mass at any age

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How to fuel smart during your luteal phase

What you eat can make all the difference in how you feel throughout the four phases of your menstrual cycle. We ask an exercise physiologist how to help when the energy dips

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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…

Tips on exercising during your ovulation phase

This short window can feel like the stars are aligning when it comes to energy and strength levels, so we've asked sports physiologist Dr Emma Ross how to reap the fitness benefits during this cycle

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

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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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

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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