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One More Reason to Pick Up the Weights: Strength Training Improves Sleep
If you’re in midlife and your sleep has gone completely rogue—hello, 3 a.m. ceiling-staring session—you’re not alone. Between hot flashes, stress, and hormones that can’t seem to make up their minds, it’s no wonder most women feel like good sleep is some kind of rare luxury item. But here’s the plot twist: science just dropped another reason to strength train, and this one’s a game-changer. Ready? Your muscles are secretly talking to your brain about when it’s time to sleep.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Oct 212 min read
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Gut Check: Why Gut Health for Women Matters
Gut health for women is more than just digestion—it affects hormones, mood, energy, and more. In midlife, your gut shifts right along with your hormones. This post breaks down what the latest research says about the gut-hormone connection, why your microbiome matters, and how simple food-based habits can help you feel better from the inside out—no fads, powders, or perfection required.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Sep 93 min read
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Back-to-School, Back-to-You: Real-Life Tips for Keeping Healthy Habits on Track
August hits, and suddenly life turns into a mix of drop-offs, pickups, endless emails from school, and wondering if the lunchbox from last year will ever stop smelling weird. Schedules shift. Evenings get busier. And it can feel like your healthy habits are the first thing to go.But here’s the thing: a schedule change doesn’t have to mean your wellness habits get bulldozed.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Aug 123 min read
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Hot Flashes Meet Heat Waves: How to Stay Cool and Hydrated This Summer
If you’ve ever broken into a full-body sweat just standing at the BBQ, it’s not all summer glare—it’s menopause and heat tagging in together. Let’s unpack why—and how to stay cool.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Jul 43 min read
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The Menopause and Mental Health Connection: How to Reclaim Your Brain
Menopause is a significant life transition that can bring about various physical and emotional changes. While much attention is given to symptoms like hot flashes and sleep disturbances, it's equally important to focus on mental health during this time.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Jun 202 min read
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The Power of BAMs: Bare Ass Minimums for Healthy Living in the Chaos
Life happens. And sometimes, despite our best efforts, our healthy habits can get completely derailed as we’re just trying to make it through the day.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Jun 62 min read
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Sleep Myths That Are Keeping You Up at Night
We’ve all heard them—the sleep myths that sound convincing but actually make it harder to get the rest we need.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
May 234 min read
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Menopause and Belly Fat: Not a Willpower Problem
Let’s get one thing straight: if your waistline has been expanding faster than your patience since hitting your 40s or 50s, it’s not because you’ve suddenly forgotten how to eat a salad. This isn’t about willpower—it’s about hormones.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
May 92 min read
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