Understanding Energy Slumps in Midlife If you feel like you’re dragging through the day—even after a full night’s sleep—you’re not alone. Fatigue is one of the most common complaints I hear from women over 40. Hormonal shifts, blood sugar fluctuations, and years of stress all contribute to lower energy, brain fog, and mood dips. The […]
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What Is Inflammation and Why Does It Increase After 40? Inflammation is your body’s natural healing response to stress, injury, or illness. But when inflammation becomes chronic—low-grade and long-lasting—it quietly damages your cells, tissues, and hormones. After 40, estrogen levels begin to decline, which naturally reduces your body’s anti-inflammatory protection. Combine this with stress, processed
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Why Midlife Transitions Can Trigger Emotional Shifts Life after 40 often brings transitions—some chosen, some not. Whether it’s divorce, empty nesting, career shifts, loss of a parent, or menopause, these moments can stir deep emotional waves. As a family nurse practitioner who has walked this road too, I want to remind you: It’s normal to
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The Science Behind Sleep and Hormonal Health Sleep isn’t just rest—it’s restoration. While you sleep, your body detoxifies, repairs tissues, regulates blood sugar, and balances hormones like cortisol, insulin, and melatonin. After 40, these processes become more delicate. Fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone can disrupt sleep cycles, making it harder to fall or stay asleep.
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