Aging beautifully
NMN is a precursor to NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), a coenzyme found in all living cells.
How it helps: NMN supplements are believed to boost NAD+ levels, which naturally decline with age. NAD+ plays a vital role in energy metabolism and DNA repair. By enhancing NAD+ levels, NMN can support cellular health and improve mitochondrial funct
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The idea isn’t to stop caring about everything, she emphasized. Instead, “it’s more about taking the pressure off” when it comes to things that don’t truly matter, like maintaining a spotless house, and instead prioritizing what she needs to feel her best at this stage.
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a woman’s mental health postmenopause is usually better than it’s been at any other time in the life of that particular woman, other than maybe childhood.” What. “Is that really true? Is it because our periods stop?” “Mm, it’s more that we aren’t cycling anymore between estrogen and progesterone and FSH. And, of course, in a patriarchy your body is
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There is a time in our lives, usually in mid-life, when a woman has to make a decision - possibly the most important psychic decision of her future life - and that is, whether to be bitter or not. Women often come to this in their late thirties or early forties. They are at the point where they are full up to their ears with everything and they've ... See more
When we hit perimenopause our brain starts needing more and more energy for each little thing so we have no other choices than filtering and keeping only what matters truly to us because we don’t have the bandwidth to deal with too much anymore… but there’s magical beauty in the other side of this life decluttering process, unintentionally we are f
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Muscle tissue is more metabolically active than fat, meaning it burns more energy at rest. Over time, this helps improve insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake, supporting steadier blood sugar levels. That’s why resistance training isn’t just about strength—it’s a powerful tool for long-term metabolic health.
Why Strength Training Is a Game-Changer for Metabolic Health (And How to Get Started)
Metabolic health is the key