In today's rapidly evolving work environment, HR professionals and corporate leaders face many challenges that require innovative and empathetic solutions. The workplace landscape is undergoing a significant transformation from the shift to remote and hybrid work models, the growing focus on mental ...

Happy International Women's Day! Tafiq Akhir is your guide and ally through menopause and healthy aging. Today is a special day to celebrate women's incredible strength, resilience, and beauty everywhere, particularly as they navigate the significant chapter of menopause.

I want to take a moment to...

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment that involves supplementing or replacing hormones that the body is no longer producing in sufficient amounts. HRT is commonly used to manage symptoms of menopause, which is the natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reprodu...

Women between their late thirties and early 50s may find themselves entering a new and transformative phase of life known as peri-menopause. Since I’ve heard from many women who say they never heard this term before, I’m sharing what peri-menopause is, its symptoms, and a few ways to navigate this s...

Menopause in the workplace is an essential issue that organizations should address to support their employees' health and well-being. It involves various strategic and practical elements that can help create a more inclusive and supportive work environment for menopausal employees.

These ar...

In my nearly two decades as a specialist in menopause, hormones, health, and weight management, I have always focused on empowering women through proven, researched, and fact-based education. As I've become more public with sharing my expertise, there have been questions as to whether men have a pla...

Hot flashes are sudden feelings of intense warmth that can cause sweating, flushed skin, and an increased heart rate. While the underlying cause of hot flashes may vary, here are five natural ways that may help alleviate or manage them:

• 1. Lifestyle Modifications:

• Dress in layers: Wea...

Did you know that $150 billion in productivity loss happens due to menopause?

Or that $1.8 billion in work time is lost due to menopause in the workplace?

Estimating the direct financial cost of menopause on a company can be challenging as it depends on various factors, including the siz...

 As companies strive for greater gender equality in the workplace, it is crucial to address and support women experiencing menopause. Menopause is a natural process that occurs in women, typically between the ages of 40 and 60, marking the end of their reproductive years. However, its impact on a wo...