The Journal · 10 articles

Working Women

Short workouts, energy and food for full calendars.

Working Women · 4 min read

Strength Training After 40: Muscle, Bones and Menopause

Why lifting matters more with every decade, what the LIFTMOR trial found about bone density, and how to start safely.

Working Women · 4 min read

Exercise for Stress and Low Mood: What a Huge Review Found

An overview of 97 reviews covering more than 128,000 people found physical activity meaningfully reduced depression, anxiety and distress. Here's how to use it.

Working Women · 4 min read

Sleep When You're Busy: The Habits That Matter Most

When time is tight, sleep is usually the first thing cut. Here's how much you need, and the five habits with the biggest payoff.

Working Women · 4 min read

High-Protein Desk Lunches (No Microwave Needed)

Ten packable lunches with 25–40 g of protein that taste good cold, plus how to pack them so they survive the commute.

Working Women · 4 min read

A Week of Workday Meals That Actually Get Made

A realistic 5-day plan for busy women: one 60-minute Sunday prep, high-protein lunches, 15-minute dinners and a shopping list.

Working Women · 5 min read

Tired All the Time? Iron, Energy and Women's Health

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrition problems in the world, and women are at higher risk. Signs, food sources and when to get tested.

Working Women · 4 min read

Strength Training for Women: 5 Myths vs the Evidence

Won't make you bulky, isn't bad for your joints, and you don't need heavy weights to start. Here's what research actually says.

Working Women · 5 min read

Exercise Snacks: How 1-Minute Bursts Add Up

Short bursts of vigorous everyday activity were linked to a lower risk of early death in a large study. Here's how to use them on busy days.

Working Women · 5 min read

Short on Time? Why 30-Minute Workouts Really Work

You don't need an hour in the gym. Here's what the research says about short sessions — and a 30-minute full-body template you can use tonight.