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The Perimenopause Issue

Sleep. Skin.
Hormones.
Strength. Sex.
Sanity.

A modern guide to the years nobody properly prepared us for.

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Body · 6 min read

What Actually Happens During Perimenopause?

The transition before the transition is longer, quieter and more bewildering than most of us were led to believe.

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Beauty · 5 min read

Why Your Hair Suddenly Feels Different

Thinner, drier, slower to grow — the hair changes of midlife are real, and they are not in your imagination.

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Sleep · 5 min read

Why Am I Waking Up at 3 A.M.?

The 3 a.m. wake-up is one of the most common — and least discussed — signs of midlife hormonal change.

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Movement · 6 min read

Walking, Pilates or Weights? Building a Midlife Movement Routine

You don’t need to do everything. A midlife routine works best when it’s sustainable, varied and honest about what your body needs now.

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Nutrition

Protein After 40: How Much Do You Actually Need?

The number matters less than the habit. But the number is probably higher than you think.

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