How Women Maintain Weight Loss After 40

Most people can lose weight. Keeping it off is the challenge. In this episode I break down a new 2025 study suggesting that wearing a weighted vest during and after weight loss can help preserve resting metabolic rate by nudging up NEAT — the calories you burn

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Sleep Effects On Hormones

Sleep is a hormonal medicine for women. Your brain’s detox system (the glymphatic system) only works at night. If you’re skimping on rest, you’re not just tired… you’re missing the window where your brain clears waste, reduces inflammation, and resets for the next day. In this episode

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Pelvic Floor Issues For Men

Pelvic floor issues aren’t just a women’s health topic. For younger men struggling with erectile dysfunction, a weak or dysfunctional pelvic floor is often a major part of the problem. As men age, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol can impact blood flow, but in younger guys,

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The Phosphatidylcholine Fix: A Game-Changer for Liver Health, Detox, and Hormone Balance

How would your energy levels change if your cells could actually repair themselves? In this episode, I discuss with Jessica Berman why phosphatidylcholine (PC) might be one of the most overlooked—but most essential—nutrients for women over 40. Jessica grew up in a family of scientists intensely focused

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AVOID Bed Rest

The goal is simple. Avoid total bed rest whenever possible and protect your muscles like your health depends on it. #musclehealth #insulinsensitivity #metabolismfix #womenover40wellness #strengthover40 #jjvirgin #healthyaging #movementmatters

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GLP-1s are tools

If you’re losing weight on a GLP-1 but not building muscle, it’s like deleting old files on your computer while the malware is still installed. You might lose weight, but you won’t get healthier. GLP-1s are tools. They can help improve insulin sensitivity and reduce food noise,

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How often do you orgasm?

How often should you orgasm for a stronger pelvic floor? Today’s Well Beyond 40 episode with Dr. Rena Malik, breaks it down in the most simple, practical way: aim for at least once a week either solo or with a partner. Consider it the minimum effective dose

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