Menopause
As October marks Menopause Awareness Month, it's essential to shed light on the critical health transitions that millions of women face every year. In the United States, approximately 3.3 million women enter perimenopause and menopause annually, with a staggering 85% experiencing symptoms, yet many remain untreated or
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Menopause can be a challenging experience for women, with hot flashes and night sweats being two of the most common uncomfortable side effects. According to the National Menopause Foundation, up to 80 percent of menopausal women experience these symptoms. To combat this issue, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
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Millions of women across England will benefit from a landmark step forward in women's healthcare as the government includes menopause advice in routine NHS health checks for the first time. The move aims to raise awareness of symptoms and give women the confidence to seek help, marking a
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Millions of women across England will soon benefit from the inclusion of menopause advice in routine NHS health checks, marking a landmark step forward in women's healthcare. This move aims to raise awareness of symptoms and give women the confidence to seek help, empowering clinicians to proactively address
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Women on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for at least 10 years before their final period may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer or having a heart attack or stroke, analysis suggests. Researchers accessed over 120 million patient records, comparing oestrogen therapy started during perimenopause to therapies given after
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A lack of reliable information on menopause has created a "gold rush" for private companies, leaving women vulnerable to financial exploitation and misinformation, according to experts from University College London (UCL). A survey of over 1,500 women aged 50 found that 77% felt they were only "
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Research from the Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital suggests that Speed Play Walking Exercise (SPWE) can be an effective mechanical strategy for maintaining bone cell activity in postmenopausal women. The study, led by Damayanti Tinduh, found that SPWE with a moderate increase in cadence (15-35%) resulted in increased bone formation
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Exercise has been identified as a promising non-pharmacological strategy for alleviating depression in menopausal women. A recent meta-analysis of randomized trials found that exercise interventions were associated with a significant reduction in depressive symptoms, with the magnitude of benefit varying by intervention characteristics. The research suggests that personalized, phase-specific exercise
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Following World Menopause Day, Dr. Claire Phipps, GP and British Menopause Society specialist, highlighted eight easy health changes that could help support individuals through the menopause journey. These changes focus on nutrition, movement, and self-care. By incorporating these habits, menopausal women can alleviate symptoms such as night sweats, hot flushes,
Menopause
A lack of reliable information on menopause has created a "gold rush" for private companies, leaving women vulnerable to financial exploitation and misinformation, according to experts from University College London (UCL). A survey of over 1,500 women aged 50 found that 77% felt they were only "
Asian medicine
Researchers at the Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine have conducted a nationwide prospective cohort study to examine the association between the triglyceride-glucose-body mass (TyG-BMI) index and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in Chinese menopausal women. The study utilized data from the 2011 and 2020 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study
Evidence-based medicine
Peloton, a global leader in connected fitness, and Respin Health, a comprehensive platform for holistic, personalized menopause care, have announced a groundbreaking partnership to improve women's health during perimenopause and menopause. The partnership aims to advance the conversation around menopause-related symptoms and offer scientifically validated solutions to this
