Fit and Healthy Being exists to help women navigate their forties, fifties and beyond with clear, calm, evidence-informed guidance. Because we write about health, we take accuracy and honesty seriously. This page explains how we research, write and review everything we publish.
Who writes for us
Our articles are produced by the Fit and Healthy Being editorial team — writers and editors who focus on women’s midlife health and who care about getting it right. We write for one person: a woman who wants trustworthy, practical information without hype or fear.
How we research
Every article is grounded in current, reputable evidence. We draw on peer-reviewed research and guidance from established health and menopause organisations — such as The Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society — as well as major clinical studies. We name our key sources at the end of each article so you can see where our information comes from, and we update articles as understanding evolves.
How we grade evidence
Health claims are not all equally proven, so our guides grade every key ingredient or approach on the same four-point scale:
- Moderate — several human trials point the same way. As good as it gets for most supplements.
- Mixed — trials genuinely disagree. We say so, and we do not cherry-pick the positive ones.
- Limited — small, short, or very few human studies. Promising is not proven.
- Low — little relevant human data for the use in question, whatever the marketing says.
Where something well-proven exists — like menopausal hormone therapy for severe hot flushes, or strength training for bone — we say it plainly, even when there is no product for us to recommend alongside it. You can see the sources we accept (and refuse) on Our Sources.
How we keep it honest
We would rather tell you the truth than sell you a dream. In practice, that means:
- We say when the evidence is strong, and when it is weak or mixed.
- We do not exaggerate what supplements, diets or products can do.
- We flag when something is worth discussing with a professional.
- We avoid fear-mongering and exaggerated claims.
This is information, not medical advice
Our content is general information to help you make informed choices and have better conversations with your own healthcare professional. It is not a substitute for personalised medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always speak to a qualified professional about your individual situation, and seek urgent help for urgent symptoms.
For women everywhere
We write for women around the world. We keep our guidance free of country-specific advice, use universal measurements, and focus on principles that apply wherever you live.
How we handle recommendations and affiliate links
Some of our articles contain affiliate links: if you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, which helps keep our content free. We only suggest things we would be comfortable recommending to a friend, our recommendations are never influenced by commission, and we are transparent wherever a link appears.
How our articles are made
We use modern writing tools, including AI assistance, for drafting and structure — the same way most publishers now do. What makes an article ours is everything around the draft: the topics are chosen from what real readers ask, every health claim is checked against the cited primary source before publishing, evidence grades are applied by the same written standard across the whole site, product recommendations follow our vetting checklist, and each article carries the date it was last verified. If a source is retracted or guidance changes, the article changes.
Tell us if we get something wrong
We are committed to accuracy. If you spot something that looks out of date or incorrect, please let us know through our contact page, and we will review it.