Why do more perimenopausal women get diagnosed with adhd?

Three decades since a Canadian endocrinologist popularised a word for the transitional period between the onset of symptoms and your final period, the term has infiltrated the menopause conversation. But the facts remain as foggy as a frontal lobe deprived of oestrogen. As Perimenopause Awareness Month collides with the return to school, consider this a lesson in how to navigate this life stage

At a time in life that impacts body image, eating behaviours, and coping mechanisms, a delicate yet complex link can be found between menopause and eating disorders – but why is this, and what can we do about it?

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

‘I wake up tired, drag myself through the day, and collapse into bed – only to lie there wired at 2am. I’m doing all the things: eating well-ish, walking, trying meditation apps… but nothing touches t

Menopause happens to every woman, but with 34 confirmed symptoms, not everyone experiences it the same way – and what you eat can play a part in that. Get the lowdown on the foods that will help manage symptoms, and then try some health-boosting recipes

For a long time we’ve been focusing on dopamine detoxes, but do we need more, not less, of the d-word? And could a lack be the real culprit behind treatment-resistant depression, asks Emma Green