“I haven’t really changed how I eat, but suddenly all my weight seems to be going to my middle.” If you’ve found yourself thinking this, you’re certainly not alone. For many women, menopause brings changes in both body weight and shape. Some notice their waistline expanding even though their weight hasn’t changed very much, while […]

Waking up with stiff fingers, aching knees or a body that suddenly feels older than it used to? Menopause joint pain is a common but often overlooked experience during perimenopause and menopause. Changes in oestrogen may contribute to aches and stiffness, although other causes of joint pain in midlife are worth considering too. What may […]

Brain fog during menopause can be one of the most unsettling symptoms, particularly when you’ve always relied on having a good memory and being able to think clearly. It’s that moment when a word disappears mid-sentence. You walk into a room and can’t remember why you’re there. Or you read the same email three times […]

You’re eating carefully and trying to stay active, but despite your efforts, you can’t seem to lose weight. So you try harder. Perhaps you start skipping meals, cutting back on carbohydrates or adding extra exercise. Yet instead of seeing the results you hoped for, you may find yourself feeling hungrier, more tired or increasingly frustrated. […]

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a hot topic in nutrition right now — linked to everything from weight gain and hormone health to heart disease and even menopause symptoms. With so much noise in the media, it’s easy to feel unsure about what’s actually okay to eat — and whether every convenience food in your kitchen […]

Hot flushes and night sweats — sometimes called vasomotor symptoms — are one of the most common (and most frustrating!) parts of perimenopause and menopause. Around three in four women experience them at some point, and for about a third, they’re intense enough to interfere with daily life or sleep. It’s one reason so many […]

Creatine for menopause seems to be everywhere at the moment. Once associated mainly with bodybuilders and athletes, it’s now being promoted to women during perimenopause and menopause, with claims that it can improve muscle strength, reduce brain fog and even protect bone health. But how much of this is supported by scientific evidence? And is […]

If you’ve noticed weight gain during midlife — particularly around your middle — you may have been looking for information about intermittent fasting and menopause, wondering whether changing when you eat could help. Perhaps you’re already making nutritious choices, but what used to work no longer seems to have the same effect. Changes around your […]

You’re eating reasonably well, trying to stay active and making an effort to manage your weight. But despite all this, you’re not seeing the changes you’d hoped for. Perhaps you enjoy a glass or two of wine most evenings, while preparing dinner or relaxing after a busy day. It doesn’t feel like much, particularly if […]

You finish dinner feeling comfortably full, but an hour later you’re back in the kitchen looking for chocolate or biscuits. Sound familiar? Sugar cravings in menopause can feel particularly frustrating, especially when you’re trying to make changes to your food choices. Perhaps it’s the 3–4 pm slump when you find yourself looking for something sweet, […]