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Deliberate cold exposure through swimming, plunging, or showering may ease symptoms and improve mood.

By Selene Yeager

We live in a world where it can be exceedingly difficult to chill out. That’s doubly true for menopausal women, who can have a harder time balancing their...

Putting something on the calendar now can benefit you for years to come as a menopausal woman.

By Selene Yeager

I’ve seen a lot of transformations the past few weeks. The first was at a Spartan Stadion event in Fenway Park in Boston, which was a 5K through the stadium (so a...

Here’s why Mother Nature is a menopausal woman’s best friend.

By Selene Yeager

We all know we feel better when we get outdoors to run, ride, hike, swim, or even just sit and stare at the beauty of nature, whether on a remote backcountry trail or a tree-lined park...

Being strong is a good enough reason for menopausal women to lift weights. But there’s more!

By Selene Yeager

We talk about muscle so much here at Feisty Menopause you could almost just call us Feisty Musclepause. That’s because muscle is your ticket to better...

It’s not your imagination. Menopausal anxiety is a thing.

By Selene Yeager

It started in the middle of the night, generally around 3 a.m. I’d wake with a jolt, heart racing, my mind swirling with worries about my family and the future. Sometimes I’d be soaking wet,...

This new research doesn't mean menopausal hormone therapy causes dementia, just that we have a lot yet to learn.  

By Selene Yeager

The use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is associated with an increased rate of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in both long-term and...

Menopause is making headlines, but far too many are still suffering in silence.

By Selene Yeager

We talk about menopause all the time here at Feisty Menopause. It’s right in our name, after all. Plenty of other people are talking about it too, including women with mighty big...

 *** This article was originally posted in August of 2021. It has since been updated. ***

Spending just a few minutes a day in mindful meditation can help ease many menopause symptoms.

By Selene Yeager

Mindfulness comes up all the time in the menopause sphere....

The same brain training that gets you over tough athletic hurdles can make menopausal challenges easier.

By Selene Yeager

 *** This article was originally posted in June 2022. It has since been updated. ***

As athletes, we train our brains all the time. When our legs...

Low on mojo? What fires you up can change in menopause and midlife, but it doesn’t mean the flame is gone. It just needs a different fan.

Selene Yeager

Dragging yourself through the motions more often than not these days? You’re not alone. The physical and psychological...

More menopausal women are trying marijuana for relief. Here’s what science says.

By Selene Yeager

I got my medical marijuana card because I was curious. Could a cannabis product help take the edge off the occasional bout of postmenopausal anxiety or when I’m stuck in the...

Menopause got you feeling like throwing in the towel? Here are some ways to help reignite your athletic fire.

By Selene Yeager

Missing your usual mojo and motivation? You are not alone! Menopause can be rough on active performance-minded women.

The good news is that as...