“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” — Albert Camus Dear Red Hot Mamas, When Sleep Changes… If you find yourself awake at 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning—too warm, too alert, or simply unable to ...

Hormone Therapy Use May to Lead to Fewer Mood Disturbances During the Menopause Transition A new study suggests that systemic hormone therapy may help improve a woman’s overall mood in midlife, especially in those with elevated baseline severity, independent of ...

Written by Jey Sneed- Guest Contributor Something happened the other day that made me stop and think. I was having an in-person coaching conversation with my boss when, without warning, I felt a hot flash coming on. Before I could ...

Written by Karen Giblin “Women’s health needs to be front and center – it often isn’t, but it needs to be.” Cynthia Nixon Dear Red Hot Mamas, Is It Perimenopause or Menopause – or Something Else? Menopause can be a ...

We are excited about Red Hot Vibes – the new Red Hot Mamas blog—which features daily, practical takes on the menopause questions women are asking. From symptoms that deserve a closer look to intimacy, bladder health, metabolism, movement, and self-advocacy, ...

Worse Menopause Symptoms May Accompany Type 2 Diabetes New study suggests that type 2 diabetes is significantly associated with a higher number of and more severe menopause symptoms CLEVELAND, Ohio (August 5, 2026)—The type of menopause symptoms, as well as ...

Social Disadvantage Greatly Amplifies Risk of Mortality in Women With Early Menopause New study shows that of all social disadvantage variables; unemployment has the strongest association with both all-cause mortality and incident dementia CLEVELAND, Ohio (Aug. 12, 2026)—Early natural menopause ...

“Menopause may bring hot flashes, but it also brings honesty, humor, and a newfound appreciation for the air conditioner.” — Karen Giblin Dear Red Hot Mamas, Aches, stiffness, and unexplained joint pain are some of the most common—and most misunderstood—symptoms ...

New large-scale study estimates that roughly one-third of women experience perimenopause uncertainty CLEVELAND, Ohio (July 15, 2026) — Perimenopause is an underrecognized life stage that is often accompanied by complex and fluctuating symptoms. A new study sought to quantify the ...