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Sara Lindberg
Freelance journalist
BSc (Hons), MSc
Sara Lindberg is a freelance health, fitness, and wellness writer.
She holdss a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and a Master's degree in Counselling.
She's spent her life educating people on the importance of health, wellness, mindset, and mental health. She specialises in the mind-body connection, with a focus on how our mental and emotional well-being impact our physical fitness and health.
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You may not have reached menopause if you're experiencing headaches, night sweats, weight gain, anxiety and depression - but you may be perimenopausal. While this means your body is transitioning toward menopause, it could be years before you reach it.
Does it ever feel like you've spent most of your adult life on a diet? While you may experience initial success with many of the popular weight loss programmes, sadly, the pounds typically creep back on. This can leave you beating yourself up and feeling depressed.
Does your period show up like clockwork each month? If you're not pregnant, you might be wondering why you've skipped right past the one week you dread every month. But here's the thing: missed or late periods happen for many reasons other than pregnancy. We speak to the experts about a few common causes of irregular periods.
You're making it to the gym several times a week, getting your heart rate up into the training zone, and having the best workouts you've had in a long time. Then, out of nowhere, your head starts pounding. What's going on?
Have winter blues got you down? If you’re someone affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) then you understand how difficult this time of the year can be.
