Author Archives for Dr Bella Smith

New mums and the return to exercise

August 23, 2023 8:49 am Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off

Some assume GP sign-off at six-weeks is a green light, but it's probably not.

December 29, 2022 12:40 pm Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off

Key hormones and what they do in perimenopause (AKA why you feel crap).

December 25, 2022 12:38 pm Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off

Exercise is a magic medicine in midlife … provided you stick to a few golden rules.

December 19, 2022 1:57 pm Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off

Often a perfect storm of hormones and stress, here's steps to take to sleep better.

December 14, 2022 10:37 am Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off

Pros, cons, timing, side-effects ... and taking an informed personal choice.

December 13, 2022 10:44 am Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off

There are some potential impacts of hormonal contraception on performance - here's more.

May 10, 2022 10:11 am Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off

There are two main families of hormonal contraceptives, let’s meet them.