One of the things I’ve learned as I get older is that aging well isn’t just about what we eat or how much we move… it’s also about naming things we were never taught to talk about. Here’s one of those things. When estrogen drops (perimenopause, menopause, breastfeeding, cancer treatment, or other hormone shifts), we hear a lot about dryness. What I’ve never really heard people talk about is itchiness. And yet, it’s very real. As I’ve learned more about my body, I’ve realized

It surprised me to learn that losing words and brain fog can be connected to low testosterone. I had no idea… until my latest hormone check-in made it impossible to ignore. Part of my appointments with my lifestyle doctor, who specializes in women’s health, is to complete a questionnaire the day before. She uses a questionnaire created by the Menopause Society and reviews my answers alongside my blood work. This time, the symptom of losing words stood out. When she compared

If you’ve ever felt like your mind is being hijacked by distractions, you’re not alone. I just listened to a Mel Robbins podcast featuring cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Amishi Jha, and it was fascinating. Dr. Jha explained that our attention is like a muscle. Every scroll, ping, and notification is essentially a rep, but not the kind you want to build. The good news? You can train your mind to focus again, and it only takes 12 minutes a day. Her research found that the biggest

We recently stayed at Bagni di Pisa Palace & Thermal Spa , part of the Leading Hotels of the World. That affiliation was what initially caught my attention. I loved the idea of combining luxury with history and wellness. Once the 18th-century residence of the Grand Duke of Tuscany, the property still has its original frescoed ceilings and views of Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower. To be honest, though, I was surprised it qualified as a Leading Hotel. While we had a very good exper

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