After my recent eye drama, I thought I’d stay with the eye-health theme for another week. Dry eyes.

When I noticed flashing lights, floaters and a veil across my vision, I had no idea I was experiencing a retinal tear. Here are the warning signs everyone should know—and why urgent treatment can save your sight.

Alcohol can affect women very differently during perimenopause and menopause, often worsening sleep, anxiety, hot flushes, brain fog and weight changes. Here’s why that happens, what to watch for, and some simple ways to reduce the impact.

Frozen shoulder can make everyday movements like brushing your hair, fastening your bra or reaching for a shelf suddenly feel impossible. In menopause, shoulder pain and stiffness may be part of a wider musculoskeletal picture linked to changing oestrogen levels, inflammation and connective tissue health.

Poor cortisol.

The hormone is getting an absolutely terrible reputation.

But cortisol is not the enemy. In fact, without it we wouldn’t function at all.

Breast changes in perimenopause and menopause can feel worrying, especially when tenderness, lumpiness or density seem to change overnight. Understanding what is common and what is not is key.