Tag: menopause
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Sweet taste of success: Louth nutritionist Rachel Graham crowned Nutritionist of the Year 2025
Rising Star in nutrition: Rachel Graham crowned Nutritionist of the Year 2025 In a night that celebrated impact and expertise in wellness, Dundalk-based nutritionist and author Rachel Graham was named Nutritionist of the Year 2025 at the Evoke.ie Wellness Awards. The ceremony, held last Thursday at the Marker Hotel in Dublin, highlighted her work through…
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Sweet taste of success: Rachel Graham wins Nutritionist of the Year 2025
Celebrating a milestone in Irish nutrition In a night to remember, Dundalk-based nutritionist and author Rachel Graham was named Nutritionist of the Year 2025 at the Evoke.ie Wellness Awards, held recently at the Marker Hotel in Dublin. The win marks a significant milestone in a career dedicated to evidence-based nutrition, menopause care, and empowering clients…
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HPO Axis and Brain Aging: Ovarian Disorders Explained
Introduction: Connecting the HPO Axis to Brain Aging The hypothalamic‑pituitary‑ovarian (HPO) axis sits at the center of female reproductive health, orchestrating ovulation through a delicate balance of hormones. Recent reviews highlight how disruptions in this axis not only drive ovarian disorders such as menopause, primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) but may…
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The HPO Axis, Ovarian Disorders, and Brain Aging: Connecting Reproductive Health to Neurodegeneration
Understanding the HPO Axis and Its Role in Reproductive Health The hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis is a finely tuned endocrine system that governs female reproduction. It starts in the hypothalamus, where gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) prompts the pituitary to secrete luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). These hormones, in turn, regulate ovarian follicle development and the…
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Pelvic Floor Strong: Education-Driven Recovery for Women’s Core Health
Progressive, Education-Based Pelvic Health Pelvic Floor Strong, a program created by Vancouver fitness expert and women’s health advocate Alex Miller, is gaining attention for its education-first approach to pelvic floor rehabilitation. As urinary incontinence and core dysfunction become more commonly discussed among women, Miller’s method emphasizes understanding how the core and pelvic floor work together—rather…
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Ireland study suggests HRT after menopause may lower dementia risk for women
New Irish findings connect lifetime oestrogen exposure and dementia risk A new study from Ireland suggests that women who maintain higher exposure to oestrogen across their lives—and those who use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause—may face a lower risk of developing dementia. Led by Dr Emer McGrath, an associate professor of medicine at the…
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Women and Menopause: Could HRT After Menopause Lower Dementia Risk, Irish Study Suggests
New insights on estrogen, cognition, and dementia risk Autsome women’s health research in Ireland is shedding light on how lifetime exposure to oestrogen might influence brain aging. An Irish study from the University of Galway, led by Dr. Emer McGrath, analyzed reproductive and hormonal factors across a woman’s life to uncover connections with cognitive outcomes…
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HRT After Menopause Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Irish Study
Overview A new Irish study suggests that women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause may have a reduced risk of developing dementia. The research, led by University of Galway associate professor Dr. Emer McGrath, examined how lifetime exposure to oestrogen from various sources could influence brain aging and cognitive function. What the study…
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HRT May Reverse Menopause-Related Immune Changes, Boosting Women’s Immunity
New clues on menopause and the immune system Menopause is more than hot flashes and sleep disruption. A groundbreaking study from Queen Mary University of London suggests that menopause can fundamentally alter the immune system, increasing vulnerability to infections. The research, published in Aging Cell, focuses on how ageing and sex differences shape a key…
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Hormone Replacement Therapy May Reverse Menopause-Related Immune Changes
What the study reveals about menopause and immunity A new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London suggests that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) could help reverse immune changes linked to menopause. The findings, published in Aging Cell, indicate that menopause significantly alters women’s immune profiles by increasing inflammatory monocytes and diminishing the…