Menopause matters: it’s time to talk

Q I’m struggling with my mood through the menopause. Initially, I was tearful a lot of the time, but this seems to have developed into being very short-fused. I’m often screaming at my teenage childre

One of the most well-known symptoms of menopause is hot flushes. Around 60-70% of women get them during perimenopause, due to the decrease in oestrogen affecting the brain’s internal thermostat. They

What if menopause weren’t a cliff edge, a medical emergency, or the beginning of invisibility — but instead a profound psychological transition? What if it marked a neurological rebirth, and the start of a more focused, creative, self-directed chapter of life?

Your good health

During perimenopause, your body is changing. You might notice signs like slower recovery, heavy legs, dips in your energy and the frustrating feeling that your running is getting harder even though yo

By 2030, it’s likely that over one million UK adults will have dementia due to our ageing population, so it’s important you know how to recognise it early on… Sadly, dementia has touched many of us th