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About Worth It After 40?
You shouldn’t have to become a researcher just to figure out whether something is worth your money.
Women over 40 are constantly being told what we need to buy, take, try, inject, apply, supplement, or subscribe to. The promises can be impressive. The evidence behind them isn’t always.
Worth It After 40? was created to make that evidence easier to understand.
I’m Sandra, BSN, RN, a registered nurse with more than 26 years of nursing experience. Over the years, I’ve seen just how difficult it can be to separate good health information from marketing, especially when the message sounds scientific.
I created Worth It After 40? to help women make more informed decisions about the health and wellness choices that become especially relevant in midlife: menopause, skin and hair changes, supplements, strength and fitness, sleep, bone health, intimate health, and healthy aging.
Here, the question isn’t simply “Does it work?”
It’s:
- What does the evidence actually show?
- How strong is that evidence?
- What can it realistically do?
- What can’t it do?
- What are the risks, costs, and alternatives, and ultimately, is it worth considering?
That’s why every Evidence Card is designed to translate research into straightforward language, with references to the underlying sources whenever possible.
You’ll also see an Evidence Meter: Strong evidenceModerate evidenceLimited evidenceInsufficient evidence
Those ratings reflect the quality and consistency of the available evidence, not popularity, testimonials, trends, or sponsorships.
Evidence before you spend.
Worth It After 40? isn’t here to tell you what decision to make. It’s here to give you better information before you make it.
Sandra, BSN, RN
Founder, Worth It After 40?
Worth It After 40? provides educational information and does not provide individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.