Menopause is unmasking autism and ADHD in midlife women – here are the signs to look for
Is it ‘menopause brain’ – or have you always had ADHD or autism without realising? Here’s how to tell.
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Why men need to wise up to menopause: understanding what women go through could transform the workplace
A recent survey revealed just how ill-equipped some male managers are to support menopausal colleagues – so could getting more men into workplace workshops change that?
Crying more during menopause? Here’s why fear and worry increase in midlife – and how to support your emotional wellbeing
Alongside the physical symptoms, menopause can have a huge impact on your emotions. Here’s how to spot the signs and support yourself through this new stage of life.
Am I having a midlife crisis? Why it happens and how to reconnect with yourself
Flooded with feelings of resentment, frustration and an inner longing for something new? Here’s what’s really happening.
‘Take painkillers and come back if it gets worse’: Why are midlife women being told to live with chronic pain?
Midlife women are being told chronic pain is a normal part of ageing – and that lifelong painkillers and gradual decline are inevitable. But is this really the case?
The hidden causes of midlife brain fog – and why menopause isn’t always to blame
From stress and anxiety to underlying health conditions, discover the hidden causes of midlife brain fog – and why hormonal changes during menopause are not always to blame.
Your perimenopause mind: managing mood, memory and sleep
Kellie Gillespie-Wright discovers how hormonal changes impact memory, mood, sleep, and energy, why misdiagnosis is common, and how lifestyle, medical care, and emotional support can help women adapt, reframe, and thrive through perimenopause. Words: Kellie Gillespie-Wright. Images: Shutterstock, Pexels Panic attacks. Social withdrawal. Brain fog. A collapsing tolerance for other people’s nonsense. For many women […]
Zoe Williams: ‘Approaching menopause has definitely given me motivation’
TV doctor Zoe Williams wants to help more women understand the changes menopause can bring, and make them feel empowered to face them with confidence Images: PA; Ian West; Lucy North; supplied. Words: Lauren Taylor She may not be experiencing any menopause symptoms yet, but at 45, Dr Zoe Williams is making big changes so […]
How to cope with emotions during menopause
If you’re struggling with mood swings during the menopause, you’re not alone. Learn how to take back control and cope with those hormonally-charged emotions…
Menopause and memory: how hormones affects the brain
Discover how menopause affects your brain and memory – and how to cope with these changes…
