Womankind

Most women have heard of the gut microbiome. The scalp has one too, and for women, hormones play a direct role in keeping it balanced If your hair has felt different lately, not just thinner or shed more than usual, but somehow less healthy, harder to manage, more sensitive at the roots, you are not imagining it. And the explanation might have less to do with your shampoo than with what is happening inside your body. Scalp health has become one of the most talked-about topics

Hair loss is one of the more unexpected and distressing symptoms of perimenopause. You brush your hair and notice more strands left behind. Your ponytail feels thinner. Your parting looks wider. It’s frustrating, but most importantly, you’re not alone. Hair loss in midlife is incredibly common, and while it can be upsetting, there are steps you can take to support healthier hair growth and regain confidence.

When we think about menopause symptoms, hot flushes and night sweats usually come to mind. However, some of the changes we experience are more subtle and surprising, like a shift in our vision. For me, my changing eyesight was one of the first clues that my body was entering a new stage of life. At 45, I began noticing that text messages on my phone looked blurry. Having enjoyed perfect vision my whole life, I was surprised when my optician recommended reading glasses. Around