The Edge (Hone Health)

1 week ago | honehealth.com | Jessica Migala

If you’re in perimenopause or menopause, you might already know this dance: stress levels spike, and suddenly your face flushes, your heart races, and you’re peeling off layers of clothing. But is it anxiety causing a hot flash—or is a hot flash triggering anxiety? For many women, it’s not an easy answer. Stress and hot flashes often feed off each other, creating a cycle that feels impossible to escape. Here’s what’s really happening in your body, and how to stop the spiral.

1 week ago | honehealth.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer

By now, many women navigating perimenopause or menopause know the headline: In 2002, a study linked hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to an increased risk of breast cancer. Overnight, women abandoned treatment. Doctors stopped prescribing it. Years later, we learned the data had been misinterpreted, but the damage was already done.

2 weeks ago | honehealth.com | Ashley Mateo

If you run, you probably track something. Maybe it’s your mileage, your heart rate variability, or your estimated VO2 max. But if you only pay attention to the numbers on your watch, you’re likely leaving time on the table. I know from experience. After an international trail race this year, I couldn’t seem to bounce back. As the fatigue lingered, forcing me to slow down my workouts and even skip some runs, I realized it was time to look inward, so I asked my doctor for a basic biomarker test.

2 weeks ago | honehealth.com | Ashley Mateo

About the Edge The Edge is an editorial outlet from Hone Health that delivers science-backed, expert-driven content to help you live better for longer. Our content is powered by experienced health and lifestyle journalists and reviewed by members of our Advisory Board, who are notable experts in their respective disciplines, from urology and endocrinology to nutrition and fitness.

3 weeks ago | honehealth.com | Tracy Middleton

Louisa Nicola is a clinical neuroscientist and founder of Neuro Athletics, a consulting firm that works with elite athletes to optimize brain and body performance. She hosts The Neuro Experience podcast and has coached Olympic and professional sports teams. “I’ve always been focused on performance; it’s my world. But I hit a point where I could feel I wasn’t fully optimized.