When Joyce was in her twenties she started working in the field of fertility and she often had conversations with friends about their bodies and their fertility. At this time she read ‘Ourbody, ourselves’ and felt it was a book that every woman should read…
In Your Joyful Years, Professor Joyce Harper provides an empowering, evidence-based guide to thriving beyond 50. Moving past the menopause, this book reframes later life as a vibrant new beginning—a time to rediscover purpose and prioritise self-care. Combining 40 years of scientific expertise with the candid wisdom of 50 inspiring women, Professor Harper offers a reassuring roadmap to health, happiness, and living authentically. This is the essential second book in her life-stage trilogy, proving that your best years are still to come.
This week in my positive psychology course we have been looking at the meaning of our life, our sense of purpose, what gets us out of bed every day? What gives your life meaning? It may be contributing or working on something important – it may be work, society, a...
At the Institute for Women’s Health at University College London we are hosting four, free, online events in March 2021 to celebrate International Women’s Day Tuesday 9th March, 8-10pm, Free online event as part of the Institute for Women’s Health, International...
My overarching philosophy for health is to think about the four pillars of wellbeing: nutrition (including our weight and alcohol); exercise; sleep; and our mental health. These can have substantial effects on our reproductive system including: puberty; menstrual...
I have not met anyone who is not feeling angry and frustrated at the moment. For many of us, it has been the most difficult year of our life and it has been totally out of our control. Our mental health is our 4th pillar of wellbeing and I wanted to ask how you are...
So we have all been walking - a lot. I have an Apple Watch and most of the walks I go on are not credited as exercise as they are too slow. The main benefits from exercise happen when we increase our heart rate and ensure all our muscles and joints are exercised....
With last years heated debate involving JK Rowling, and this week's launch of a period product for 'people who menstruate', should we stop using the word 'woman'? According to the Oxford English Dictionary the definition of 'woman' is 'An adult female human being.'...
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