by Ashley Vaughan | Oct 15, 2026 | Health Education, Real Health Stories
If you’re a woman in your 40’s or 50’s, you might be aware of the estrogen patch shortage. Earlier this year, the FDA removed its black box warning on menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), signaling that estrogen is a safe and viable treatment option for the millions of...
by Ashley Vaughan | Sep 30, 2026 | Health Education, Personalized Tech
Hormones influence nearly every aspect of women’s health, from sleep, mood, and metabolism to reproductive and cognitive function. The list is long. However, understanding hormonal changes – especially for women experiencing perimenopause – isn’t a...
by Ashley Vaughan | Jan 12, 2026 | Health Education
It Isn’t Just Brain Fog: Menopause Changes Your Brain 3 Things to Do Now to Protect Your Brain Health Estrogen is commonly known for the role it plays in women’s reproductive health; however it also impacts metabolism, cognitive function, and mood levels. From the...
by Ashley Vaughan | May 22, 2025 | Health Education, Real Health Stories
PM Kester, author of the Take a Break to Write! Substack account, wrote about her perimenopause experience and frustrations with the healthcare system. PM’s perimenopausal symptoms began in her mid-30s. When they escalated in her early 40s, her quality of life...