Making Strength Work Fun
I know that doing strength work is important. I know that I need to do it regularly but if I’m completely honest, I’ve failed. I alway struggle to keep myself…
Quick Question – Can I exercise during my period?
Cramps, heavy bleeding, fatigue. Periods don’t exactly make you want to bound out of the door do they? But, is it actually ok to exercise when you have your period?…
Tips for Peri-menopausal Anxiety
My last blog talked about how common anxiety is around the menopause and how women often don’t realise that hormonal changes can be the underlying cause for their anxious symptoms…
Anxiety in the Peri-menopause
Anxiety is very common. In 2013 there were more than 8 million cases of anxiety in the UK and with the Covid-19 pandemic, there are certainly many more this year….
Quick Question – How do I check my breasts?
How do you do a breast self-examination? What should you look for when checking your breasts? What do you do if you find a breast lump? It can feel a…
Quick Question – How often should I examine my breasts?
I was examining my breasts the other day and suddenly realised that I couldn’t remember the last time I had done it. Then I felt worried that if I found…
Quick Question – How do I know if I’m peri-menopausal?
This time last year BBC Breakfast ran their brilliant menopause coverage which increased awareness, educated and informed the public on this important topic. I made a contribution and visited the…
What's it like to have a mammogram?
I was quite surprised when an invitation to attend breast screening arrived on my door step. I wasn’t expecting one until I was fifty and that’s three years away. Anyway,…
Exercise and the Menopause
Top marks to the BBC Breakfast team for #BBCMenopause. They have without doubt, raised the profile of and broken down taboos surrounding the menopause. The coverage has been interesting, informative…
Quick Question – How soon can I swim after giving birth?
Welcome to the first post in my new series Just a Quick Question where I answer every day concerns, niggles and frequently asked health questions. I have a long list of…