As women, we often think of menopause in terms of hot flashes, mood changes, or sleep struggles. But there’s another important health concern that deserves our attention: heart health. Before menopause, women have a lower risk of heart disease compared to men. But after menopause, that risk rises sharply—and one of the key reasons is……

If you’re navigating menopause, you’ve likely noticed changes in your body—from mood and sleep to digestion and metabolism. What you may not realize is that your gut bacteria—your microbiome—may be playing a central role in how you feel. In fact, the gut is more than just a digestion center. It’s home to trillions of microbes……