Science & Self Compassion
Evidence-based insights for women in midlife, grounded in care that honors real life.
What to Ask Your Doctor Now: Your New Cholesterol Cheat Sheet
by: Dr. Meghan Tierney Published on: 31/03/2026Six questions to bring to your next cholesterol appointment, based on the 2026 guidelines. A physician's cheat sheet for women in midlife.
Perimenonpause & MenopauseNutritionMetabolic HealthPrimary Care
Lp (a): The Cholesterol Test You Didn't Know You Needed
by: Dr. Meghan Tierney Published on: 24/03/2026The 2026 cholesterol guidelines now recommend a blood test called Lp(a) for every adult. Most women have never had it. Here's why it matters in midlife.
Perimenonpause & MenopauseNutritionMetabolic HealthPrimary Care
New Cholesterol Guidelines Just Dropped. Here's Why Women in Midlife Should Pay Attention.
by: Dr. Meghan Tierney Published on: 17/03/2026The 2026 cholesterol guidelines just changed the game for women in midlife. New risk tools, reproductive history, and earlier treatment. Here's what matters
Perimenonpause & MenopauseNutritionMetabolic HealthPrimary Care
The Stress Hormone and What It Means for Your Workout and Your Life
by: Dr. Meghan Tierney Published on: 03/03/2026Cortisol levels change during perimenopause and menopause — but that doesn't mean you need to overhaul your workouts. Dr. Meghan Tierney separates the evidence from the online noise.
Perimenonpause & MenopauseMovement & Exercise
