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Starting Over at Midlife
At age 50, I got divorced, got sober from alcoholism, became an empty nester, and was living alone for the first time in my life. I felt rudderless. As a gift to myself for my fiftieth birthday, I decided to try 50 new things to determine how I wanted to live the next chapter of […]
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Anxiety & Menopause
For my mother, 2012 was the end of the world as she knew it. That was the year she hit menopause, and it caught her off guard. While she expected physical changes like hot flashes and disturbed sleep, she was unaware of the mental toll of menopause. There was barely any mental health awareness at […]
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Menopausal Hair Loss: Why It Happens and What We Can Do About It
Losing your hair might not be the most medically concerning symptom on its own, but its effects on mental health, social well-being, and personal identity can’t be understated. As Dr. Barbra Hanna, FACOG, NCMP, put it, “negative body image, poorer self-esteem, and feeling less control over their life” compound with other “menopause symptoms that can make […]
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The Miracles of Magnesium for Menopause
When was the last time your provider measured your magnesium levels? Chances are the answer is never, or you have yet to learn if magnesium deficiency has ever been discussed or checked. If so, you are not alone. Although magnesium deficiency is very common during midlife and beyond for women, healthcare providers rarely pursue further investigation. That’s a sad […]
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Dermatologists On a Haircare Routine for the 40 + That is Under $40
For many, menopause results in hair loss. But unfortunately, the changes in hormones can affect the composition, structure and growth of your hair. So it’s not just hair loss but also hair thinning, dry scalp, hair breakage, rough hair, decrease in hair growth among other things. As estrogen and progesterone levels fall, androgens overpower and […]
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The New (Drier) You: Tips on Moisturizing all the Parched Places
After my early (surgical) menopause at 40, I was busy navigating the hot flashes and mood swings. When my body finally calmed down, I mentally tried to return to my old life, pushing aside the new physical me. I did not pay much attention to post-menopause advice as I was “still young.” I was not […]
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Making Friends After Divorce
There’s no sugarcoating it: divorce can be a difficult and emotionally challenging experience, especially for those going through it in their mid-life. Many women likely imagined that they were settled in their lives and relationships, only to find themselves starting over again. One of the most difficult aspects of divorce in mid-life is the sense […]
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Starting a New Career in Midlife
My Career Shift to Writing at 51 At 51, I made a dramatic career change: I decided to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a writer. I left behind a full-time job with benefits to work from home, drink coffee, and toil at my computer in my pajamas. It wasn’t due to The Great Resignation. […]
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An Attorney Helps You to Prepare for a Divorce
Divorce is a complex and difficult process that can be extremely emotional and stressful for all parties involved. It is a time when people must come to terms with the end of their marriage, make tough decisions about their future, and navigate a confusing and intimidating legal system. It is no wonder that the mere […]
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5 Things Your Daughter Has to Say About Your Menopause
You’ve started menopause, so mum’s the word — or is it? From birth, through the shy or alarming first experience of menstruation, and to the final one in menopause, mothers have a unique opportunity to influence their daughter’s understanding of growing and aging. After interviewing a group of daughters about their thoughts on their menopausal […]
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How to Build Healthy Adult Relationships with Your Children?
Did your children move out of the house, and now the absence makes your heart grow fonder? Yet, you can’t find a common ground for this new development. Research shows that the parent-children relationship declines as the children grow older and become independent. Most times, parents struggle to let go of the child-like imagination of […]
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Getting Pregnant After 40: 10 Tips to Increase Your Fertility Naturally
An average 40-year-old woman has about a 4-5% chance of becoming pregnant naturally each month. Getting pregnant after 40 can be more challenging due to the natural decline in fertility that occurs as you age. However, it is still possible to get pregnant at this age, and there are some lifestyle changes you can make to increase […]
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3 Expert Tips for Menopause & Your Career
Its primary objective is to look after one’s physical and mental health. Dr. Susan Lovelle, the founder and CEO of Premiere Wellness, explains how you can adopt radical self-care.
Menopause is hot.
