Heart Health
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Women in midlife experience a sharp rise in their risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This increase occurs alongside the shift in hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause. Estrogen fluctuations start during perimenopause and drop rapidly during menopause. While younger women are often protected by higher estrogen levels, the decrease in estrogen affects how women process…
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February is American Heart Month, a national observance supported by the American Heart Association (AHA). Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and in the US for people of most racial and ethnic groups. AHA has identified eight key measures to improve and maintain heart health to reduce risk for heart disease, stroke,…
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Exercise, movement, working out, or physical activity; whatever you call it, its health benefits are well documented. Often, we think of exercise primarily as a means of weight loss. Physical activity impacts many health conditions, and its positive effects are often independent of weight loss. This means that we benefit from the activity regardless of…