Teaching is an incredibly rewarding yet demanding career. Teachers experience high levels of stress at work, and this stress can intensify the symptoms of menopause.

In a workforce that is 75% female, around 82,576 women are likely to be impacted by menopause and retire by the age of 54. If we are to keep our teachers well and at work, we need to understand the impact of menopause on teachers in Australia and identify opportunities to make positive changes in this important sector.

The menopause transition can be incredibly isolating for so many women. It’s no wonder - as our bodies go through major hormonal changes, we are also dealing with symptoms like mood swings, sleep issues and mental health concerns. The emotional impact of this life stage can leave you feeling alone, misunderstood, and disconnected.

Do you need help to manage perimenopause symptoms? This article explores Jodie Matthews’ journey through perimenopause and discusses some of the strategies and solutions that worked for her.

I love exercise. It fills my cup. It makes me feel energised, powerful, strong and happy. Endorphins are my superpower. I’m inspired by the old ladies rocking it at my gym; all power to them and I want to be part of their tribe. I swear I’m going to die with weights in my hands.

Have you ever woken up drenched in sweat, feeling both hot and cold, and wondered if this is the start of perimenopause or if you are coming down with the flu? As I approached my forties, I found myself in this confusing predicament.

Let's face it, ladies: the "menopause belly" is real. And it can feel like a betrayal, this burgeoning belly replacing your formerly flat (or at least flatter) midsection. 

We often find ourselves grappling with midlife challenges, feeling tired, dealing with bloating, experiencing cravings, and witnessing unexpected weight gain. In this article, I outline how changing hormones, busy lifestyles, and dietary choices play a significant role, and what you can do about it.

In this article I share insights from my transformative 20-year mindfulness journey, from battling burnout as a junior doctor to becoming a passionate mindfulness teacher. My early discovery of the health and healing effects of mindfulness propelled me into an exploration of the scientific foundations of mind-body medicine.

In a recent episode of the Sage Women's Health Podcast, Professor Rebecca Mitchell from Macquarie University tackled a critical topic: ‘The Business Case for Supporting Menopause’. Her insights revealed a significant gap in research and highlighted the urgent need for organisational change.

Cardiovascular disease and heart disease in women is often under-diagnosed. There is a lower perception of risk, because a typical heart disease patient is an overweight, middle aged man.

Are you in your 40’s and wondering how alcohol affects menopause symptoms? This article helps you to understand the relationship between alcohol and menopause so that you can make better choices.

Award-winning author Danielle Dobson talks about her book “The Gender Code”, how the code plays into menopause, and what we need to do about it.

Lack of sleep and poor quality sleep are two big issues for women in perimenopause and menopause. This article outlines what’s happening in your body, and provides six strategies to help you improve your sleep.

Menopause is a natural phase of a woman's life, marking the end of her reproductive years. While it's a significant transition, it often comes with various challenges, both physical and emotional.

The 26th Australasian Menopause Congress brought together health professionals from many different disciplines to hear about the latest advances in this field. This article highlights just two of the many topics that were covered and shares a few key resources with you, which you can use as valuable tools when seeking evidence-based knowledge and support.

While research suggests that the average weight gain during menopause is around 2 - 4 kg, many women I speak to share a different story. Not only have they gained considerably more weight but their body shape has also changed significantly and it all seemed to happen overnight!

Menopause can have a significant impact on how women perceive their work performance. Women who used to feel confident may now experience decreased productivity or a change in their work experience. Symptoms such as fatigue, memory issues, and anxiety are common, which can affect their professional lives. Shockingly, almost a third of these women report that the impact is significant.

While research suggests that the average weight gain during menopause is around 2 - 4 kg, many women I speak to share a different story. Not only have they gained considerably more weight but their body shape has also changed significantly and it all seemed to happen overnight!

Are you feeling out of sorts? Unusually irritable, bad-tempered, or anxious? Do you find that you’re second-guessing yourself, worrying irrationally, or that your self-confidence is slipping?

Everybody has some fat around their belly. How much and where you carry it is related to your genes, hormones, age and birth weight, and whether or not you’ve had children.