Let’s start with a simple truth that somehow still feels revolutionary: women are not small men. And yet, for decades, much of health, nutrition and fitness advice has been built exactly on that assumption. Enter Dr Stacy Sims, the scientist who decided that enough was enough. Dr Stacy Sims is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who has made it her mission to close the gender gap in sports science and performance. Not in a loud, attention-seeking way, but in a q

In a landmark step for women’s health, the Food and Drug Administration announced on November 10, 2025 that it will remove the longstanding “black box” safety warning from most hormone therapies used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. This move reflects updated evidence that, for many women under 60 or within ten years of menopause onset, the benefits of hormone therapy may outweigh previously emphasised risks when prescribed thoughtfully and w

Vanessa Van Edwards is the brilliant behavioral researcher behind "Science of People", a research lab dedicated to turning the hidden science of human behavior into practical tools so anyone can communicate with confidence. She does not just study people for curiosity, she investigates what makes us tick and translates it into advice that is both actionable and enjoyable. With her trademark curiosity and subtle humor, Vanessa explains how nonverbal communication such as voice

Andrea Allen is the heart and soul behind the Deliciously Fit n Healthy brand and the kind of woman who lives the mission she preaches. As a mother of four young girls she knows firsthand how chaotic life can be. But instead of letting fitness and nutrition become another stressor, she’s built a space that simplifies it for busy moms like herself. With 19 years of experience as a certified personal trainer and additional certifications in nutrition, pre- and postnatal fitnes

For decades many women have silently navigated the storms of perimenopause and menopause; brain fog, hot flushes, mood swings, fatigue all while being told it’s simply “part of getting older.” Dr Louise Newson, a GP turned leading hormone specialist, has made it her mission to change that narrative. Described as “the medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution,” she founded Newson Health and the education platform Newson Education to empower women with clear, evidence-base

Glucose, that little sugar word you’ve heard whispered in wellness circles while you’re eating a croissant. Jessie Inchauspé, a French biochemist behind Glucose Goddess, makes the case that blood sugar balance is one of the unsung foundations of feeling your best. The gist: if your glucose levels are spiking and crashing, you’ll likely suffer from tired afternoons, sugar cravings, brain fog and hormonal havoc. And that’s just the morning coffee slice. What she proposes isn’t

Meet Tamsen Fadal: a dynamic blend of journalist, author and advocate, whose journey has taken her from the anchor desk to becoming one of the sharpest voices in the global mid-life and menopause conversation. With a journalism career spanning three decades, during which she won numerous Emmy Awards and covered everything from war zones to breaking news, Tamsen honed a storyteller’s eye and an investigative mindset. Her pivot came when she realised that the story no one was t

If you ever need a reminder that age is, quite genuinely, just a number, let Joan MacDonald be it. At 70, when society quietly expects women to shrink, slow down, and lower expectations, Joan did the opposite. She decided to change her life. Not just her body, but her mindset, her habits, and her relationship with what she believed was possible. Today, well into her seventies, she is a global fitness inspiration through her platform Train with Joan , redefining strength on he

Mel Robbins is not just an author or a motivational speaker. She is that brilliantly blunt friend who looks you straight in the eye, grabs you gently by the shoulders, and tells you the truth you have been circling for years but did not quite dare to admit. Her work resonates because it is not polished from a distance. It is lived, tested, and earned the hard way. Before becoming the voice so many people now turn to for clarity, Mel’s life looked very different. In her fortie