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Sleep may seem more elusive during midlife and menopause than any other time of life — even after having a new baby. Ninety-six percent of women in midlife say that poor sleep is one of their top three symptoms of menopause, according to Gennev’s Menopause Now Report. To make...

Not feeling in the mood lately? You’re not alone — and there’s nothing wrong with you! Low libido in midlife, or diminished sexual desire, is a fact of life for up to 87 percent of women as they get older. “For many women, as we age and our relationships...

When you’re worried about your health, your heart is probably not at the top of your list—but it should be! More women die from heart disease and stroke than all cancers combined. It’s the leading killer of women, and your risk of heart disease spikes in midlife and menopause....

With increased evidence linking menopause to Alzheimer’s, it helps explain why two out of every three people diagnosed with the disease are women.   And with the number of Alzheimer’s cases expected to triple by the year 2050, it’s no wonder why so many women in our Gennev community are in search of prevention.   Monica Smith...

We all know that eating a balanced diet that includes lots of vegetables, fruit, lean protein, healthy fats and carbs is the pathway to optimizing your health. But if you are a woman in menopause, what you eat can also help manage your hormones and stave off symptoms.   As we...

Menopause doesn’t have to suck! Despite hearing horror stories of uncontrollably sweating during business meetings or waking up at 4am every night and unable to go back to sleep, some women have actually learned how to thrive during menopause. What’s their secret? They take care of themselves.  “Self-care allows women...

You've heard the adage, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," but, in reality, it may be strawberries. For years, researchers have been studying fisetin, a plant compound found in strawberries, for its capacity to act as an antioxidant and reduce inflammation in the body. However, in more...

Anger is a big, powerful emotion that no one is immune to experiencing. “Anger is wired into our full range of emotions to ensure the strength to respond and protect that which is important to us,” explains Karen Bonnell, an author and coach who works with individuals, couples, and...

You may have picked your gynecologist back when birth control was your biggest concern or when you were ready to have babies. While they may have done an excellent job helping you through those stages of life, it doesn’t mean that they are your best choice to guide you...

How old are you and where do you live? We are both 63. Lorelei lives in Playa del Rey, by the beach, and Larry lives in Cheviot Hills, near the Fox Studio lot. We haven’t consolidated our homes yet and so we move back and forth together. Weekends at the...