What Women in Midlife Need to Know About Alcohol
Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 6th–12th July 2026 and provides an important opportunity to explore the relationship between menopause and alcohol. As more women seek information about how alcohol affects menopause symptoms, sleep, mood and overall health, this awareness week encourages us to take a closer look at our drinking habits and reflect on […]
What Is Frozen Shoulder? Symptoms, Causes and the Menopause Connection
What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a musculoskeletal condition that affects the shoulder joint. It is a common but often frustrating condition that causes pain, stiffness and a progressive loss of movement in the shoulder joint. It can significantly impact daily life and often develops gradually, making it difficult […]
Mental Health in Perimenopause: Common Misconceptions
As May rolls in, adorned with its spring blooms and warm breezes (anyone felt any of those yet?), it also marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a time to shine a light on the often shadowed corners of mental wellbeing. It’s a perfect opportunity for us to zoom in on a […]
Embracing Change: Nurturing Your Skin Through Perimenopause
Nurturing your Skin Through Menopause. Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading to menopause, can be a time of profound change for women. Hormonal fluctuations during this period often manifest in various ways, including significant effects on the skin. In this article, we’ll explore what happens to our skin during perimenopause and share valuable insights on how […]
What is Menopause?
The word menopause literally means when your periods stop. Meno refers to your menstrual cycle and pause refers to the cycle stopping.
Life really can begin in your 40’s
Sitting on the end of my bed in tears for the 5th night in a row, I say to Gerry (my husband) if I don’t wake up tell them it’s my heart, and tell them I couldn’t breathe.