Being an ardent blower of the midlife female trumpet, this column wouldn’t have much depth if I didn’t talk about the menopause.
Let’s rewind a bit. Everything I write here is to do with having healthier blood running through our veins and hardiness in the face of illness. It’s not just about how many yoga, HIIT and weight-training sessions you do, it’s about building up robustness for everyday stuff. Sweeping leaves, picking up grandchildren, shoving stuff into the loft, moving boxes of tiles (can you tell I’ve just had a
