IJR News — today's news from every sideRachel Meyers Taking medicine mainly for psychological comfort seems like a stretch, even if the blood thinning part has some basis. Sam Okafor Dylan stepping in worked out fine but it would have been better if the show planned ahead for Al's absence. Rachel Meyers Sunny filled in fine but the show loses some energy without Joy there every day. Menopause Questions Highlight Overlooked Symptoms, Care Needs — Sep 21, 2026Menopause conversations stay muted due to embarrassment, but Ivím Health’s five-question guide explains that weight gain in perimenopause is biology, not a personal failure, and that emotional symptoms are real and manageable with proper understanding. It urges a biology-aware approach—more protein, strength training, better sleep, and, when needed, medical support—to address symptoms and improve quality of life.
Rachel Meyers Doctors need to stop brushing off these symptoms and actually suggest strength training or medical options when they fit.