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Menopause skincare: supporting you and your skin

They say life starts at 40. So why can’t good skin? Let's talk menopause skin changes and how you can adapt your self-care routine

3 ways to support your immune system

Trying to keep sniffles at bay? Support your immune system with these tips, tricks and product recommendations from a H&B nutritionist

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Should I diet during perimenopause? 6 tips for effective long-term weight loss

Feeling frustrated by the weight changes that come with perimenopause? We asked a physiologist how to hack your hormones to manage weight successfully in midlife

10 ways to exercise smart during perimenopause

Feeling low on energy? Struggling to build muscle? Results hitting a plateau? We asked women’s health gurus how we can adapt our workouts for these hormonal changes

Our favourite products to help support you during menopause

From protein to primrose oil, we share our selection of products designed to help you through menopause

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Does perimenopause cause belly fat – and what can I do to combat it?

As you approach or go through menopause, it’s totally normal to notice extra weight settling around your midsection. We asked some women’s health experts why and what you could do about it

Is my pelvic floor too tight?

You may be busy strengthening your pelvic floor, but can it also be too tight? Let’s talk kegels and continence with a GP specialising in gynaecology

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How to cope with hot flashes during the menopause

We’ve all heard of hot flashes, but why do they happen and what can you do to ease the symptoms? It’s time to tackle them together

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How to prepare your body and mind for pregnancy

Why wait until you’re pregnant to make healthier lifestyle choices? The changes you make now could be just as important

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From periods to restless legs: Can magnesium help with women’s health issues?

New research suggests magnesium could support women in a whole host of ways – H&B nutritionist Madalena Vieira Costa is here to break down the science

Everything you need to know about cortisol

Cortisol is known as the stress hormone, but is it good or bad? We look at what it is, plus how to reduce cortisol levels with lifestyle changes, diet and supplements

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Protein and fitness: how does it support muscles and movement?

Want to know how protein can support your muscles, exercise goals and movement? Our in-house sports nutritionist shares her expert knowledge on who needs protein, how much we need and how it helps us