Tag: menopause
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UK Survey Reveals Mental Health Crisis Among Women Over 50
Overview: A Silent Struggle for Women Over 50 A recent survey of women aged 50 and above in the United Kingdom uncovers a worrying trend: almost two in three report struggles with their mental health. The challenges span personal health changes, relationship stress, financial concerns, and major life transitions such as children leaving home. The…
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UK Survey Finds Mental Health Struggles Intensify for Women Over 50
Key Findings: Mental Health Struggles Among Women Over 50 A recent UK-wide survey highlights a concerning trend: almost two in three women aged 50 and above report struggles with their mental health. The respondents pointed to a mix of menopause symptoms, relationship breakdowns, and shifts in appearance as major stressors. This snapshot reflects broader emotional…
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Over-50s UK Women Face Mental Health Struggles as Menopause and Life Changes Take Toll
Overview: A widening mental health spotlight on women over 50 A recent survey highlights a troubling trend among UK women aged 50 and above: nearly two in three report struggles with their mental health. The findings come as many navigate menopause, relationship breakdowns, shifts in physical appearance, and other life transitions that can amplify stress,…
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Women, Midlife, and Alcohol: Understanding the Risks and Real-Life Shifts
Facing a Quiet Shift: Why midlife drinking patterns change for women For some women in their fifties and sixties, alcohol use quietly shifts from a social, celebratory habit to a daily or near-daily routine that helps get through the day. This change isn’t sudden or dramatic in most cases; it unfolds over years as work…
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Can Creatine Help with Menopause Symptoms? Doctors Weigh In
Introduction: A common supplement meets a common life stage Creatine has long been associated with athletes and gym enthusiasts, but increasingly, research and conversations are turning to its potential benefits beyond muscle performance. As women reach menopause, some are exploring whether creatine could help with symptoms such as muscle loss, bone health, mood changes, and…
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Does Creatine Help with Menopausal Symptoms? Doctors Weigh In
Can creatine ease menopausal symptoms? Creatine is best known as a workout supplement that helps build muscle and improve short bursts of strength. But as women reach menopause, questions arise about whether creatine can address symptoms such as fatigue, muscle loss (sarcopenia), bone health, mood changes, and cognitive shifts. While research in this area is…
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Does Creatine Help Menopausal Symptoms? Doctors Weigh In
Can a common workout supplement calm menopausal symptoms? Creatine is well known in the fitness world for supporting muscle strength and recovery. But could this popular supplement also ease some menopausal symptoms? While researchers are still studying its full effects in this population, several doctors note that creatine may offer indirect benefits that align with…
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Global Menopause Heart Health Study Gets $10 Million to Detect Silent Artery Changes and Boost Prevention
New Global Initiative Aims to Redefine Menopause and Heart Health A groundbreaking global study has secured $10 million to launch the largest trial yet focused on how menopause shapes heart health. The SHE-HEALS study, co-led by BHF Professor Ziad Mallat at the University of Cambridge and Professor Martha Hi…, seeks to uncover how hormonal changes…
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Global menopause heart health study aims to redefine prevention with the SHE-HEALS trial
Global effort launches to understand menopause and heart health A new international initiative has secured $10 million to launch what researchers call the largest trial to date focused on how menopause shapes heart health. The SHE-HEALS study, led by renowned researchers from the University of Cambridge, aims to detect silent changes in arteries and test…
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Global study aims to shield women’s hearts through menopause-focused prevention
A landmark global effort to protect women’s heart health Menopause is more than a lifecycle milestone—it can mark a turning point for cardiovascular health. A newly funded international trial, named SHE-HEALS, has secured $10 million to become the largest study of its kind. The project seeks to uncover how the menopausal transition influences the arteries…