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Why Smart Women Still Feel Stuck With Their Health
For a long time, women have been sold the idea that good health is simple. Eat less, move more, get more sleep, manage your stress, balance your hormones, take the right supplements, follow the plan, stay disciplined, be consistent.
On the surface, it all sounds sensible. In fact, it sounds so sensible that when it does not work, many women quietly decide the problem must be them. They assume they have missed something, misunderstood something, or somehow failed at what should have been straightforward.
Yet that is not what I see.
Beyond the Silence: Unveiling the Hidden Impacts of Menopause in the Workplace
Menopause. For too long, the word has hovered at the margins of workplace discussion, cloaked in taboo, whispered about, or ignored entirely. Yet, for millions of women, menopause is not only a biological milestone but a deeply impactful life transition, one that can reverberate throughout their careers and the organisations that employ them. In today’s rapidly evolving world of work, where diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just buzzwords, it’s time to shed light on the hidden impacts of the menopause transition and how businesses can, and must, do better.
The Energy Equation – What Fuels (or Fries) Your Energy, Focus and Resilience!
Energy is everything. It fuels our lives helping us stay focused, productive, and resilient. But for many, low energy feels like the default, leaving us struggling to keep up with daily demands. This challenge hits midlife women especially hard, as hormonal shifts, work and family pressures, and increasing responsibilities take their toll.
Think of your mind and body like a car. To run efficiently, it needs the right fuel, electrical circuity, routine maintenance and upgrades, and proper care. Putting the wrong fuel in or neglecting the engine or GPS upgrades leads to sputtering, breakdowns, going off course and less fuel efficency. In this article, we’ll explore how to fuel your energy better, understand what fries it, and provide some easy fixes to reclaim your vitality.
The Power of Protein: A New Era for Peri/Menopausal Women
Remember the days when our mothers religiously followed aerobics routines, believing it was the key to staying slim and healthy? They were told that lifting weights would make them bulky, so they stuck to cardio. Fast forward to today, and many of these women, now in their 70s and 80s, are facing the harsh realities of sarcopenia, osteopenia, and osteoporosis. The very advice meant to keep them fit has left them frail and vulnerable.
The Gen-X Burnout Crisis: Understanding and Addressing the Impact
As we continue to explore the theme of “Your Voice. Your Choice.” during Women’s Health Week, I feel it’s crucial to delve deeper into the issue of burnout among Gen-X women.
Burnout rates for women in Australia and New Zealand have been a growing concern, especially in recent years. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics and research institutions like Auckland University of Technology and Health Roundtable, 46% of women report experiencing and feeling burn out.
Women’s Health Week 2024 “Your Voice. Your Choice.”
It’s Women’s Health Week from 2 – 6 September, and this year’s theme is “Your Voice. Your Choice.”
To me, “Your Voice. Your Choice.” is about the importance of women feeling seen and heard by medical professionals. It’s a call to action for women to advocate for their health and well-being.