Several years ago, as some of you may remember, I regularly wrote a newsletter for Kura. It was dense – lots of categories and links and interesting bits of health info. And although I really liked putting it together, it took so much time every month. Eventually, the time I thought I needed to spend on it became overwhelming and my newsletter-writing slowly trailed off. I was reminded of this when deciding what to write for the newsletter today. Although I’m super excited to

October marks Menopause Month, with October 18 recognized as World Menopause Day.   In 2025, the International Menopause Society (IMS) has highlighted the theme of lifestyle medicine, a timely reminder of how everyday choices can shape health and well-being during the menopause transition.   Remember, menopause is not a disease. But is true that the hormonal changes it entails can make many people feel pretty lousy by increasing risks for hot flashes, sleep difficulties, bone