'This book should be prescribed to every Gen X woman in the country' - Mia Freedman
'The perfect balance of scientific clarity and genuine care' - Sarah Di Lorenzo
The Women's Longevity Handbook is a powerful, science-based guide to help every Australian woman take charge of her health in midlife - and thrive well into her later years. Drawing on over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr Ginni Mansberg combines cutting-edge medical research with practical, real-world wisdom to help you future-proof your body and mind, even at a time when life throws you a curveball.
Inside, you'll find smart, actionable advice on:
•Finding your healthcare people
•Cardiovascular health - how to reduce your risk of heart disease (still the #1 killer of Aussie women)
•Gut health - why it matters more than ever in midlife, and how to optimise it
•Mental wellbeing - strategies to boost mood, reduce stress and safeguard brain health
•Menopause and hormones - understanding the changes and what you can do about them
•Sexual health and intimacy - staying connected to yourself and your partner
•Disease prevention - practical tools to lower your risk of dementia, cancer, diabetes and more
Whether you're juggling teenagers, climbing the career ladder, caring for ageing parents and/or navigating menopause, this book is designed for real women in real life - no fads, no fluff.
Dr Mansberg also includes case studies from her decades in practice, relatable stories and a wide menu of science-backed options,
so you can make informed, empowered decisions about your own health.
Because this isn't just about adding years to your life - it's about adding life to your years.
By:
Ginni Mansberg
Imprint: Murdoch Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 153mm,
ISBN: 9781761500954
ISBN 10: 1761500953
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 07 July 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Introduction: Live long and prosper 1 The longevity DL: Biohacking is a bust 2 Who's on your health squad? Finding your healthcare people 3 Longevity lifestyle hacks: How to live long enough to annoy your grandkids 4 Your muscles and bones: Firm, not fragile 5 Your heart: And the beat goes on 6 Your brain and nervous system: Staying sharp at every age 7 Your hormones: Balancing acts and power surges 8 Your gut: Let's talk sh*t 9 Your gynaecological system: The vagina dialogues 10 Your skin and hair: The glow equation, midlifeedition 11 Cancer: Knowledge is your superpower Conclusion: Your time is now
Dr Ginni Mansberg has been a GP for over 30 years, specialising in menopause, midlife health and disease prevention. Voted Australia's most trusted healthcare professional in 2022 by Talent Corp, she is the resident GP on Channel 7's Sunrise and The Morning Show, the host of Channel 9's Embarrassing Bodies Down Under and SBS's Medicine or Myth, and co-host of Unleashed, a podcast for Gen X women on the Mamamia network. Ginni is the bestselling author of six books, including The M Word: How to Thrive in Menopause and Save Your Brain, and is renowned for delivering clear, evidence-based health advice with warmth, humour and zero judgement.
Reviews for The Women's Longevity Handbook: Evidence-based strategies to feel well, longer
'This book should be prescribed to every Gen X woman in the country' - Mia Freedman 'The Women's Longevity Handbook is the kind of book every woman deserves to have by her side. It speaks with honesty, warmth and intelligence, guiding women through midlife with the perfect balance of scientific clarity and genuine care. This is also a summary of who my amazing friend Ginni really is: warm, honest, intelligent and so genuine. As a clinician, I've seen the profound transformation that happens when women truly understand their own bodies, when knowledge replaces confusion and confidence begins to flourish. This book does exactly that. It's compassionate, evidence-based and refreshingly real, empowering women to take charge of their health in ways that are sustainable and deeply meaningful. It reminds us that longevity isn't just about adding years to life, but life to every year.' -Sarah Di Lorenzo
