As women move through midlife into and beyond the perimenopausal years, their bodies undergo predictable — and important — changes: estrogen levels decline, bone turnover accelerates, and muscle mass and strength begin to fall. These changes increase the risk of osteoporosis, fractures, falls, loss of independence, and slower metabolic health. Fortunately, weight-bearing activities and resistance (strength) training are among the most powerful, well studied tools women have t

A Conversation with Dr. Karen van Wyk, MD CCFP IFMCP At Healthcode Medical, a personalized and preventive approach to health is at the core of everything we do. Dr. Karen van Wyk embodies this philosophy, blending lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and mind-body healing to help patients achieve true well-being. With a passion for women’s health and hormonal balance, she takes a comprehensive approach to medicine—one that prioritizes root-cause healing over symptom management. In