UNDERSTAND YOUR HORMONES

Hormones can affect everything from mood to decision-making, but learning to manage them can help bring balance back to your life

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Hormones shape how we react to external factors. They make us feel confident, excited and happy, but they can also lead to self-doubt and leave us feeling low on self-esteem.

Dr Helen Wall, GP partner and trainer at The Oaks Family Practice in Bolton, says, "Female hormones fluctuate throughout the month, particularly in individuals with menstrual cycles, and these changes can influence mood, energy levels and how well our brain functions, including executive decision-making."