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Experts warn of long-term health implications amid concerns over advice from social media ‘evangelists’

Exclusive: Menopause expert warns women are enduring ‘needless barriers’ to treatment and are ‘suffering and confused’

Aslef said train company’s handout to women was ‘insulting gimmick’, while TSSA called it ‘dismissive’ and belittling

Women are three times more likely to develop the autoimmune disease which causes pain, swelling and stiffness in joints

There should also be better understanding of the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy, a health care watchdog has said.

Actor Naomi Watts has described having menopause symptoms at 36 as an ‘incredibly isolating’ experience that made her feel like she was losing her mind. Katie Rosseinsky hears from women who, like Watts, have been through menopause prematurely about this often misdiagnosed and misunderstood condition

The garden nap station is the natural evolution of an old Nordic sleep hack

Experts tell Lisa Salmon how common menopausal anxiety is and how to combat it.

There’s a ‘Menopause Garden’ at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live. Hannah Stephenson finds out more.

In this week’s newsletter: The giant of British journalism starts his post-Channel 4 career with his new interview show. Plus: five of the best podcasts for women in midlife

Women are increasingly discussing the forgetfulness, anxiety and suicidal thoughts they have experienced as their hormones change in midlife. Why is more help not available?