Featured Article Expert Advice on Incontinence, LBL, Menopause, Aging, Intimacy and More! Myths and misconceptions about bladder health abound, especially those surrounding leakage after sneezing, surgery, and Kegels, the exercises designed to strengthen the pelvic-floor muscles. Read More
Does Menopause Affect How Your Body Handles Sugar? BY Marta Montenegro Likes (481) Yes, it does. Estrogen decline tends to increase production of the glucose-control hormone insulin, which impacts overall metabolism. When insulin levels go up, sugar is moved out of the blood and to the muscles and liver... Read more
What can I do to offset the hours I sit at my desk? BY Marta Montenegro Likes (435) You sit on one of the most powerful muscles in your body. Running, jumping, climbing the stairs, and so many daily activities require the gluteus muscles to fully kick in. Read more
4 Exercises to Strengthen the Pelvic Floor, Beyond Kegels BY Dr Heather Jeffcoat Likes (233) Unfortunately, there is no reliable test to help predict when menopause will start or end. Often, these do tend to follow patterns within a family... Read more
How Should I Prep My Body for Postpartum? BY Dr Heather Jeffcoat Likes (230) Unfortunately, there is no reliable test to help predict when menopause will start or end. Often, these do tend to follow patterns within a family... Read more
The Importance of Seeking Support during the Menopause Transition BY Rebecca Hulem Likes (209) Living in isolation, particularly during stressful life experiences, has never been recommended for our health and happiness. Going through menopause in isolation is no exception. We know it's important to talk to our doctor when unusual changes occur with our body, but no one talks about or encourages us to talk to our friends or family when the physical changes are deeply personal, or could be perceived as embarrassing. Read more
How To Lose Belly Fat After 40? BY Dr Heather Jeffcoat Likes (198) Dr. Heather Jeffcoat, DPT, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, discusses the importance of strengthening the core to both target abdominal fat and support the pelvic floor muscles. Read more