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Why Fasting Doesn’t Work for Active Women

Of all the topics I cover, fasting is easily one of the most polarizing. But it’s also one I feel strongly about—because the science is clear, and I want to help women avoid its many pitfalls. While some women do say they feel good when fasting, the long-term research tells a different story....

by Dr. Stacy Sims — Jun 25, 2025 carbohydrate cortisol hormones intermittent fasting

Midlife Women Can and Should Do High Intensity Exercise

It’s time to HIIT back on cortisol myths and misunderstandings “Don’t do HIIT, it increases cortisol!” “Don’t have too much caffeine, it increases cortisol!” “If you have a “stress belly” your cortisol levels are too high!” I see post after post on the “evils'' of cortisol for midlife and menopa...

by Dr. Stacy Sims — Oct 14, 2024 cortisol hiit sit

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