Lockdown is not good for our grey roots. We’ve launched our #DIYmidlife Instagram Live series as an entertaining distraction in these challenging times. Let’s all get through it looking and feeling our best, thanks to some DIY beauty fixes
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Don’t let the lockdown stop you from feeling fit and well. There are some brilliant at-home workouts to keep us all strong in body and spirit. Let’s all stay moving and we’ll get through this
Being isolated at home is hugely challenging for all of our mental health, even more so if anxiety is already an issue for you. But there are ways to boost your wellbeing - even when you’re stuck on the sofa
Join beauty director Rosie Green and nutritionist Emma Bardwell for all the beauty, nutrition and wellbeing knowhow you need to look and feel your brilliant best in these midlife years
Sadly, many GPs simply are not good enough when it comes to menopause care. It makes us very cross indeed. Here’s what you need to know before your appointment, to make sure that you get the support and information you need.
MPowered Women’s events programme brings our doctors together with our community of women, to share facts, dismiss fictions and help all of us get on with our brilliant midlife years
If your working day is suddenly an assault course of forgetfulness, anxiety and an afternoon sob in the loo, then know this - you are not losing your mind and you can do something about it
Cally is a comedian, writer, speaker and business mentor. She has held senior positions at some of the biggest media companies in the world including MTV, and taken her stand up show from the Edinburgh Fringe to the BBC. For her, menopause has been overwhelming, but also the catalyst for some of her best life decisions. Follow her @callybeatoncomedian
Midlife can be a battle at times. A beauty product won’t fix that, but a bit of pampering can pause the stresses and provide some calm. And we all deserve that. A luxury body cream is the perfect place to start.
When the midlife challenges are all feeling a bit too much, treat yourself to a beauty night in. Here are our favourite home pampering treats. Wine optional.
Milly leads volunteering adventures around the world for groups of midlifers who want time to reboot their batteries. She shares her own menopause journey
Cyan writes for magazines including Red, Good Housekeeping and Cosmopolitan. As someone who is interested in women’s issues, she’s curious about her mother Ro’s menopause experience. They discuss how things have changed - for the better - for Cyan’s generation.
We've found the best face and hair masks to deliver much-needed, concentrated moisture to parched midlife skin. A relaxing and indulgent beauty ritual, they're perfect for when you want some me-time.
Not only is a bath a good excuse for some much needed time to yourself, it’s also proven to help you sleep - something we all need help with in these midlife years. Here’s our edit of the best relaxing bath oils
Dr Stephanie Goodwin is one of MPowered Women’s medical experts, and is a GP and British Menopause Society specialist. She has a private practice in London and works at Guys Hospital specialist menopause clinic. For her, midlife is fun and empowering - especially when she's singing jazz.
