Feeling more irritable, overwhelmed or quick to snap than you used to? Perimenopause can change the way your brain and nervous system respond to stress. Here’s why your fuse may feel shorter and what your body could be trying to tell you.

Menopause can change where your body stores fat, particularly around the middle. Discover how oestrogen, muscle loss, insulin sensitivity, sleep, appetite and activity all play a role and why “eat less and exercise more” often misses the bigger picture.