During the menopause transition, only 1 in 5 women have optimal scores using the American Heart Association’s health-assessment tool, known as Life’s Essential 8 (LE8). Among the tool’s eight components, four of them – blood glucose, blood pressure, sleep quality and nicotine use – are key in driving future cardiovascular risks, with sleep being particularly…
So, periods aren’t exactly fun to go through. They’re uncomfortable and inconvenient, accompanied by symptoms like bloating, anxiety, brain fog, etc. Then, decades later, comes menopause — hot flashes, mood changes, insomnia, just a whole new set of even more symptoms. But there’s this other thing women go through in between the throes of living…
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä’s Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences have found that women who exhibit disturbed eating behaviors and engage in low physical activity tend to have more central body fat and a higher risk of metabolic low-grade inflammation. This condition increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, which become more prevalent after…
Menopause usually starts by the age of 45 to 55 in a woman when they gradually stop having menstruation. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Astha Dayal, director, obstetrics and gynecology, CK Birla Hospital Gurgaon, said, “This is a phase of gradual depletion of hormones estrogen and progesterone which causes a range of symptoms…
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, but it often comes with health challenges, particularly when it comes to bone health. As estrogen levels drop, the risk of osteoporosis increases, making it vital for women to take proactive steps to protect their bones during this time. Menopause is a natural phase in a…
Cervical cancer is caused by persistent infection due to human papillomavirus (HPV), leading to abnormal cell formation in the cervix. Some of the common symptoms of cervical cancer are vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain and swelling. On the other hand, menopause marks the end of the reproductive years for a woman. Often, menopause comes with hormonal…
Sarah Tong, co-founder and CEO, Big Bang Academy: For transforming STEM education and inspiring young girls and women to lead in science “Because of what I do, I am in two of the fields where women are still under-represented: in STEM and in entrepreneurship. Globally, women make up over half of all students who have…
Almost all women will go through menopause if they live long enough, but many women — and even some doctors — lack knowledge about this life stage and the tools to help manage it. Still, menopause has been a hot topic over the past few years, with doctors and researchers becoming increasingly vocal about how…
Dr. Amy Shah has taken to social media to inspire middle-aged women to adopt healthier lifestyles. “You can build muscle at any age and brain cells at any age [and] you can reverse the age of your heart by 20 years by starting an exercise program,” she shared in a popular Instagram video (@fastingmd), which…
Menopause occurs when menstrual cycles cease. In the years before and after menopause, the body undergoes many changes, leading to symptoms that may include hot flashes, emotional changes, and sleep disturbances. But its impact on the body may be even more profound. Medical News Today investigates why menopause might impact cardiovascular health, and how women…