Soy is one of the most misunderstood foods in women’s health. For years, concerns about hormones, cancer risk, and thyroid function have overshadowed what the research actually shows. In reality, soy isoflavones act as gentle, selective modulators that bind preferentially to ER-β—producing protective effects in bone, brain, vascular, and breast tissue. This article breaks down the physiology behind soy and highlights the evidence-based benefits of whole soy foods for midlife and beyond.

Menopause can make weight management feel like an uphill battle — especially when metabolism slows and fat begins to redistribute around the midsection. But with the right nutrition strategy, it’s absolutely possible to support your hormones, protect muscle mass, and feel energized. This guide breaks down the best foods for menopause weight loss — from fiber-packed veggies and plant-based proteins to hormone-balancing healthy fats and phytoestrogen-rich foods — and shows you how to create a simple, sustainable menopause diet plan that helps you thrive through this transition.

During menopause, the loss of estrogen can lead to declines in muscle, bone strength, and metabolism—but strength training is a powerful way to counter those effects. Lifting weights helps preserve lean muscle, boosts metabolism, protects bone density, and supports brain health and mood. For women in midlife, strength training isn’t just about fitness—it’s a science-backed strategy to stay strong, sharp, and confident through menopause and beyond.

Weight loss during menopause can feel frustratingly difficult due to hormonal changes, slower metabolism, and lifestyle stressors. Declining estrogen, muscle loss, and insulin resistance all contribute to increased belly fat and a reduced ability to burn calories. Poor sleep, stress, and less activity add to the challenge. But menopause weight loss isn’t impossible — strategies like strength training, higher protein intake, better sleep, stress management, and smart nutrition choices can help women lose weight and feel stronger in midlife.

Learn about what causes joint pain during peri-menopause and menopause, how to determine if your joint pain is related to hormone changes, and how you can treat it.

Dr. Coleman shares practical ways to care for your mind and body during the menopause transition—covering the power of exercise, plant-based nutrition, quality sleep, and stress management. She’ll also discuss proven non-hormonal medications that can help ease menopause symptoms.

Dr. Byun unpacks the history behind the fear of menopause hormone therapy — where it started, why it stuck, and what the current science really says. You’ll learn about estrogen and progesterone: the potential benefits, the risks, and how to make sense of it all.

In this video, Dr. Ihnatsenka breaks down the vaginal and sexual changes women experience during perimenopause and menopause—and explores the full range of treatment options, including testosterone therapy.

In this video, Dr. Yeung explains the basics of perimenopause and menopause -- timing, symptoms, what happens to your hormones during this time, and what changes your body goes through.

Discover the metabolic changes that happen during perimenopause and menopause, including increased belly fat, LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, insulin resistance, and muscle loss—and learn how to protect your health and longevity.