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Hormones and Strength: How Estrogen Supports Muscle, Mood, and Metabolic Health Mar 19, 2026

If you've ever felt like your body was taken over by a rouge alien in your 40s — like the front door locks were changed overnight and nobody gave you the new set of keys? — you're not imagining it. The workouts that used to w...

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Should You Take Testosterone? Symptoms, Pros / Cons, and What to Ask Your Doctor Nov 11, 2025

In your 40s, 50s and beyond, if you're thinking hormones, you’re probably thinking about estrogen and progesterone—but don't forget testosterone: it matters for women, too. "Testosterone is just as important for health and vi...

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What I wish I'd known before starting HRT Aug 24, 2025

I was recently talking to my friend Beth* about HRT, and she mentioned a less-than-stellar experience with her doctor, who begrudgingly put her on (the lowest dose) of hormones. After about six months of this dosage: while sh...

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