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Your May workout kit is here. This month’s theme is Power Drive — and I want to talk for a second about why that word, power, matters so much after 50. If you’re reading this, getting stronger is probably one of your goals. Strength is how much force your muscles can produce. Power goes one…

I’ve got a recipe for you today… and it’s one that’s played a surprisingly big role in my life over the years. Which is funny, because it uses canned salmon. Wendy in the Woods is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Here’s why…

You’ve probably heard the phrase “exercise is medicine.” It’s true. But like any medicine, the dose matters. A lot. This is something I feel strongly about, especially for women over 50 who have been training for decades and are used to the idea that more is more. Because that rule genuinely changes as we age……

You’ve probably heard the phrase “dopamine detox” floating around lately. It sounds dramatic and scientific at the same time. But what does it actually mean… and should you care? Let’s clear it up. And while we’re at it, let’s talk about why I’m skeptical of wellness trends that throw around neuroscience terms like they are…