The global medical definition of a heart attack has changed. The Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction (UDMI), jointly published by four major international cardiac societies, radically alters how female-pattern heart attacks are categorised, diagnosed, and treated. The previous numerical system (Types 1-5) often led to female heart attacks being sidelined or incorrectly medicated. The […]
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The NHS in England has launched a national rollout of free, high-street cholesterol and blood pressure tests for adults aged 40 to 84. This initiative is a critical intervention for women in midlife. During perimenopause, declining oestrogen levels directly cause an increase in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol – our ‘bad’ cholesterol. You can maintain a
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Navigating menopause in the workplace can feel like a delicate balancing act. Symptoms such as severe hot flushes, fatigue, and brain fog can disrupt your daily performance, yet the prospect of discussing personal health matters with a line manager often feels daunting. However, communicating your health needs professionally is not a sign of weakness—it is
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Menopause intersects with a critical juncture in a woman’s career. At the exact moment many women step into senior leadership roles, they also enter perimenopause. The physical and psychological symptoms often create a profound sense of professional isolation. Internal peer-to-peer support networks – or micro-communities – provide a highly effective solution. By creating safe, structured
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Recently, Alison explained the physiology behind the menopause post-lunch slump and how declining hormones change our stress responses. Today, I want to look at another vital system heavily impacted by menopause and stress – your pelvic floor. As a Master Trainer for the International Hypopressives Council – UK, I want to change how you view
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Sitting postures are important no matter our age, but it is particularly important once our hormones fluctuate and decline during the menopausal transition, but why is this? 1. Bone density declines: Sitting loads the spine more heavilyAs we age everyone (men and women) experience bone density decrease. Reduced oestrogen in women accelerates bone loss and
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You can immediately neutralise the physiological stress of a busy workday using targeted breathing protocols right at your desk. The modern workplace frequently triggers the sympathetic nervous system, locking us into a state of fight-or-flight. Constant cortisol and adrenaline spikes lead to fatigue, poor decision making, and reduced cognitive function. Conscious breathing protocols mechanically stimulate
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Understanding why afternoons feel harder-and what your hormones have to do with it. Most people, male and female know that feeling of the “Post-Lunch Slump”, but women going through the menopause feel this more strongly. Why is this? Corporate wellbeing programmes can educate and can help companies support their workforce effectively during peri and post
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a critical health risk for women going through menopause. Corporate wellbeing programmes must address this issue to support their workforce effectively. We must focus on heart health during menopause because the protective benefits to the cardiovascular system of oestrogen diminish as hormone levels drop. This natural decline, combined with hidden genetic
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