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Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Nov 13, 2025

Exercise and Our Brains-How to change behavior

Why It’s So Hard to Start Exercising (and How to Make It Easier in Midlife) We all know exercise ...

Grooveless Haze: Cognition & Mental Health
Nov 13, 2025

What do we know about estrogen and the brain? Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease

Estrogen & Your Brain: Why Midlife Is a Critical Time for Brain Health We’ve long known that ...

Grooveless Haze: Cognition & Mental Health
Nov 13, 2025

Menopause and ADHD

🧠 Menopause can wreak havoc on your executive function and mood. And if you’re also navigating ...

Grooveless Haze: Cognition & Mental Health
Nov 13, 2025

Check in on your emotional well-being.

Let's Check-in On Our Well-being! Menopause is a transformative phase that can impact mood, energy, ...

Grooveless Haze: Cognition & Mental Health
Nov 12, 2025

Mindset & Brain Trickery For Outcomes You Deserve

🧠 Mindset Shapes Your Biology—Especially in Midlife It’s not just what you put on your plate or ...

Grooveless Haze: Cognition & Mental Health
Nov 12, 2025

It's Not You. It's Peri Brain Fog

Clearing the Fog: What You Need to Know About Perimenopausal Brain Fog Ever walk into a room and ...

Grooveless Haze: Cognition & Mental Health
Nov 12, 2025

Mental Health and Cognition in Menopause

Does Menopause Impact Cognition & Mood? Changing hormones can trigger mood swings that turn ...

Grooveless Haze: Cognition & Mental Health
Nov 12, 2025

Meno Brain

Does Menopause Impact Our Brain? The brain relies on estrogen receptors that influence cognitive ...

Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Nov 12, 2025

Mindfulness vs. Meditation: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters in Midlife

We’ve all heard that mindfulness and meditation can reduce stress, improve sleep, and even help ...

Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Nov 12, 2025

The Great Melatonin Sleep Gimmick

What Midlife Women Should Know About Melatonin Melatonin is marketed as a “natural” fix for sleep — ...

Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Nov 12, 2025

Can Marijuana Help With Sleep in Menopause?

1. Introduction: What is Cannabis? "Cannabis" is an umbrella term referring to a variety of strains ...

Zombie Apocolypse: Sleep
Nov 11, 2025

Restless Leg Syndrome: What Every Woman Should Know

Restless Legs Syndrome in Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know This lesson will help you ...

Zombie Apocolypse: Sleep
Nov 11, 2025

The Link Between Hormones & Sleep: Why Rest Matters More Than You Think

Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it’s a key pillar of your overall health. If you’ve noticed ...

Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Nov 10, 2025

Symptoms of Menopause

Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms: What to Expect and How to Track Them Perimenopause and ...

Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Nov 09, 2025

What Happens in Perimenopause & Postmenopause. Why It can Impact Your Sexual Desire.

The Menopause Brain: What Really Happens to Hormones and Sexual Desire The Hormone Harmony of Our ...

Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Nov 08, 2025

What Happens in Perimenopause & Postmenopause. Why It can Impact Your Sexual Desire

The Menopause Brain: What Really Happens to Hormones and Sexual Desire The Hormone Harmony of Our ...

Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Nov 07, 2025

Exercise and Hot Flashes: Help or Hurt?

Can Exercise Help With Hot Flashes in Menopause? Hot flashes are one of the most common and ...

Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Nov 07, 2025

How To Manage Hot Flashes and Night Sweats

What Can You Do? 1. Monitor Your Health As women, we are good at monitoring the health of our loved ...

Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Nov 07, 2025

Heat Wave: Battling Hot Flashes and Night Sweats with Wit and Grit

What Are Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause? Vasmotor Symptoms of Menopause (Perimenopause) or VMS is ...

Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Nov 07, 2025

Want a Better Sex Life in Midlife? Start with Yourself-Literally

Want a Better Sex Life in Midlife? Start with Yourself — Literally.

Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Nov 07, 2025

Channel Your Youth and Let's Make Sex Play

Can Sexy Messages Actually Boost Desire? Spoiler: Yes — your phone might be your most underrated ...

Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Nov 07, 2025

Why Your Mind Matters for Sexual Desire: Insights from Dr. Lori Brotto

PAUZ Health Dishes with Dr. Lori Brotto — Mindfulness, Menopause, and Desire

Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Nov 07, 2025

Keeping Your Vulva & Vagina Healthy

What You Can Do To Support Health Below The Waistline

Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Nov 07, 2025

Pelvic Floor Health Basics: Urinary Incontinence to Pelvic Floor Prolapse

What You Did Not Learn In School & Life!

Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Nov 06, 2025

Black Cohosh For Menopause Does It Work

The Mysterious Black Cohosh: What the Research Really Says About This Menopause Supplement

Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Nov 05, 2025

Vaginal Atrophy Symptoms

Are You Kidding...My Vagina Can Shrink?

Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Nov 05, 2025

The Art & Science of Pee Control!

Mastering the Art & Science of Pee Control with Finesse Menopause and its preceding phase, ...

Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Nov 05, 2025

Forget Kale! Let's Talk About Orgasms.

What Is Sexual Pleasure?

Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Nov 04, 2025

Ashwa Huh? Ashwagandha -The Adaptogen is hot but does it work?

What Is Ashwagandha? Let’s talk about one of the most hyped herbs in the wellness world right now: ...

Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Nov 04, 2025

What Can I Do? My Vulva & Libido Are Drying Up

What Can You Do? The first line of defense is hygiene. This means preventing irritation and dryness ...

Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Oct 27, 2025

Dry, Itchy, Scratchy: What Is Happening

It Doesn't Have To Get This Itchy or Dry Before You Do Something About It! Before you even notice ...

Zombie Apocolypse: Sleep
Oct 25, 2025

Sleep & Menopause The Tangled Web

Part 2: Learning About Your Sleep & What You Can Do Sleep can be influenced by a complicated ...

Zombie Apocolypse: Sleep
Oct 25, 2025

Why Your Losing ZZZZZZs

Part 1: Why You Maybe Losing Sleep & Why You Can't Afford to! "I'm not sleep-deprived; I'm just ...

Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Oct 23, 2025

Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause: What You Need to Know

We Talk About Bones & Muscles, But What About Our Joints?

Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Sep 26, 2025

The ONE exercise women over 30 NEED

The Squat: It Hurts But It Is SO GOOD!

Weight Management & Longevity
Sep 15, 2025

Drizzle Away Inflammation: The Power of Olive Oil in Menopause

Olive Oil & Menopause: Nature's Anti-Inflammatory Ally

Sep 07, 2025

Are You Missing Out Due to Hydration?

Lifting the Weights But Not Seeing the Gains?

Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Sep 03, 2025

We Deserve Better: The Pleasure Gap

Much More Than An Orgasm Gap!

Clear Protein vs Whey: What's Better for Your Goals
Weight Management & Longevity
Aug 26, 2025

Clear Protein-Gimmick or Great?

Clear Protein Vs. Traditional Whey: What's the Difference and Which is Better?

Weight Management & Longevity
Aug 18, 2025

Is Your Mind Playing Tricks On You????

The Truth About Weight Loss & Maintenance

Weight Management & Longevity
Aug 11, 2025

Are you stuck in a health loop you don't want to be in? Inflammation & Fat

What Exactly is Inflammation? Inflammation is your body's immune system response to injury, ...

Weight Management & Longevity
Aug 03, 2025

Red Light Therapy in Menopause: Fab or Faux?

What Exactly is Red Light Therapy? Red light therapy (RLT), also known as photobiomodulation (PBM), ...

Grooveless Haze: Cognition & Mental Health
Jul 19, 2025

Estrogen, Executive Function & ADHD: The Untold Story of Women’s Brains

Guest Blog: Maria Soledad De Bilbao, BA, MA, CHPC & ADHD Coach-ACC ICF PAUZ Health Women's ...

Protein
Weight Management & Longevity
Jul 08, 2025

How Do You Know? Protein

Protein: Your Body's Little Builder Bees Let’s break it down—literally! When it comes to fueling ...

Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Jun 30, 2025

No Shame in the Lube Game: Why Lubricant Isn't Optional in Menopause

For many of us, the need for a lubricant has never presented itself. You may be noticing mild ...

Vibrator woman
Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Jun 26, 2025

The Vibrator is a Wellness Tool-Here's What The Research Says

Why Should I Even Bother with a Vibrator? Let’s get one thing straight: vibrators are not just ...

Zombie Apocolypse: Sleep
Jun 11, 2025

Hot Flashes, Hold the Hormones?

Let's get one thing straight: If one more person tells you to 'just eat soy' for your hot flashes ...

Zombie Apocolypse: Sleep
May 20, 2025

The Sleep-Deprived Truth of Menopause (and What You Can Do About It)

As we hit perimenopause and age, sleep becomes one of the most fundamental things for our longevity ...

Grooveless Haze: Cognition & Mental Health
May 13, 2025

Brain Fog Is Real—And No, You’re Not Losing Your Mind

Ever walked into a room and immediately forgotten why you’re there? Or stared blankly at your ...

Heart Health - Know Your Baseline
Weight Management & Longevity
Mar 25, 2025

The Rising Trend of Alcohol Use Among Women

Recent studies show an alarming rise in alcohol consumption among women, increasing at a higher ...

Heart Health - Know Your Baseline
Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Feb 26, 2025

Heart Health: Know Your Baseline

As you enter into menopause and your period has stopped for 12 consecutive months, your estrogen ...

menopause and heart disease
Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Feb 18, 2025

Menopause & Heart Disease

As estrogen declines during menopause, several key changes occur: Arteries become stiffer, leading ...

Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Feb 14, 2025

Women & Heart Disease: A Critical Conversation

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women—more than all cancers combined. Despite ...

Feb 03, 2025

Why Fiber Matters More Than Ever in Menopause

As you navigate menopause, your body undergoes hormonal shifts that can impact digestion, ...

Weight Management & Longevity
Jan 31, 2025

A Healthy Microbiome: Diverse, Abundant, and Thriving

Your body hosts trillions of tiny organisms—your microbiota—that live in your gut, skin, and even ...

protein intake during perimenopause
Weight Management & Longevity
Jan 17, 2025

How to Optimize Protein Intake During Perimenopause for Better Health

How to Optimize Protein Intake During Perimenopause for Better Health Protein is more than just a ...

medicinal mushrooms
Weight Management & Longevity
Jan 03, 2025

Do Medicinal Mushrooms Live Up to the Hype? Exploring the Benefits and Myths

In recent years, mushrooms have risen to superfood stardom, taking center stage in health and ...

rethinking your relationship with food during menopause
Weight Management & Longevity
Jan 03, 2025

Nourish to Flourish: Rethinking Your Relationship with Food During Menopause

Hot topic: Rethinking Your Relationship with Food Many of us have a complicated relationship with ...

Weight Management & Longevity
Dec 22, 2024

Mindful Holiday Eating and Menopause: Balancing Enjoyment and Health

The holiday season is synonymous with celebration, family gatherings, and indulgent meals. Food is ...

Zombie Apocolypse: Sleep
Oct 29, 2024

I Don't Have Time: How Can I Add Mindfulness to My Routine?

According to Dr Lori Brotto, while mindfulness is not a panacea, there is very strong evidence that ...

Skin & Beauty
Sep 28, 2024

Can My Makeup Routine Enhance My Skin's Health?

'Skincare' vs. 'Makeup' It is an exciting time in the beauty industry as many makeup companies are ...

Skin & Beauty
Sep 28, 2024

What Happens If I Start Botox and Then Stop Botox?

What happens if you start Botox and then stop? According to board-certified NYC dermatologist Dr. ...

Skin & Beauty
Sep 28, 2024

What Can I Do to Keep My Skin Youthful and Healthy?

From protecting your skin against harmful UV rays to incorporating hydrating ingredients like ...

Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Aug 25, 2024

The Menopausal Muscle Makeover: Combining Nutrition, HRT, and Weights

Navigating menopause can be challenging, especially when it comes to maintaining muscle strength ...

Moving and Grooving: Physical Health
Aug 25, 2024

Why Does Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause Occur?

Estradiol, the most biologically active form of estrogen, plays a crucial role in maintaining the ...

Maintaining Vaginal Moisture & Hygiene
Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Jul 12, 2024

Maintaining Vaginal Moisture & Hygiene

The first line of defense is hygiene. This means selecting cleansers and moisturizers to prevent ...

How To Do a Vulva Self-Exam
Pink Parts: Sexual Health
Jul 12, 2024

How To Do a Vulva Self-Exam

We've all heard about breast self-exams, but how often do we discuss vulva self-exams?

Grooveless Haze: Cognition & Mental Health
May 02, 2024

How to Handle Menopause Brain Fog at Work [Strategies, Tips, and More]

Menopause is often only associated with our reproductive organs. However, with over 400 estrogen ...

Why you're gaining weight in menopause
Weight Management & Longevity
Apr 16, 2024

Why You're Gaining Weight in Menopause and What to Eat About It [Meal Plans, Recipes & More]

If you've started noticing you're putting on weight during menopause, you are most definitely not ...

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