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3-3-30 Walk: A 30-Minute HIIT-Inspired Health Boost
health1 day ago

3-3-30 Walk: A 30-Minute HIIT-Inspired Health Boost

Good Housekeeping promotes daily 30-minute brisk walks and a 3-3-30 interval method (three minutes fast, three minutes moderate, repeated for 30 minutes) as an HIIT-like boost to cardiovascular and mental health, citing Shinshu University research that the alternating pattern produced the greatest improvements and dementia/osteoarthritis protection. The magazine also launches a 5 Million Steps Challenge to accumulate a collective total of 5 million steps, recommends adding weights for extra intensity, and highlights the Fit (Enough) Club for ongoing motivation.

via Good Housekeeping|
#cognitive-health#health#heart-health
health21 days ago

Silent Signals: Women Must Watch Heart Health in Midlife

The piece emphasizes that heart disease is the leading killer of women and often presents with subtle, nonclassical symptoms—especially during perimenopause—so proactive risk tracking (blood pressure, fasting glucose, A1C, lipid panel, hs-CRP, resting heart rate) and advanced screenings (CAC scans, lipoprotein(a)) are crucial. It also advocates targeted lifestyle changes (prioritize sleep, Mediterranean-style eating, regular movement, stress management) and proactive patient advocacy—keeping symptom records and asking doctors about personalized risk and screening.

via MindBodyGreen|
#health#heart-disease#perimenopause
Mid-30s mark for men's heart risk—earlier than women, study finds
health23 days ago

Mid-30s mark for men's heart risk—earlier than women, study finds

A long-term study of over 5,000 adults finds men reach clinically significant cardiovascular disease around age 35—about seven years earlier than women—especially for coronary heart disease, with risk diverging in the mid-30s and not fully explained by traditional factors; experts urge earlier, regular heart-health screening for both sexes and preventive habits, noting risk for women can rise after menopause.

via CNN|
#cardiovascular-disease#health#heart-disease
health23 days ago

Reclaiming Life After Medical Gaslighting: A Hysterectomy Restores Her Health

Keltie Knight details years of debilitation and gaslighting by doctors as she battled microcytic anaemia due to iron deficiency. After numerous tests and ineffective treatments, a specialist diagnosis led to an ablation being ruled out and a total hysterectomy. Eight months post-surgery she reports dramatic improvements in energy, skin, hair, and overall well-being, crediting the operation with giving her life back and urging women to advocate for their health even when faced with medical doubt.

via The Telegraph|
#gaslighting#health#hysterectomy
Period Scooping Sparks Health Warnings as TikTok Trend Goes Viral
health26 days ago

Period Scooping Sparks Health Warnings as TikTok Trend Goes Viral

A viral TikTok clip about “period scooping”—using fingers in the shower to remove menstrual blood—has doctors cautioning against the practice, noting it isn’t a real procedure and can irritate vaginal tissue, cause micro-tears or infections, and may not shorten a period. Experts recommend safe hygiene by washing the outside of the vulva, avoiding fragranced soaps, and using period products like pads, cups or towels. They also advise seeking medical care for heavy bleeding, clots, pelvic pain, or unusual discharge, which could indicate conditions such as fibroids or endometriosis.

via Metro.co.uk|
#health#menstruation#period
When Doctors Doubted Me: A 13-Year Fight to Diagnose MS
health26 days ago

When Doctors Doubted Me: A 13-Year Fight to Diagnose MS

A HuffPost essay recounts a 13-year medical odyssey in which a woman’s MS symptoms were repeatedly dismissed as non-specific or psychosomatic, with early MRI findings misattributed to migraines and a lumbar puncture only performed years later to confirm MS. Throughout, she faced dismissive, invasive, or patronizing treatment from doctors—especially toward women—and endured a relentless cycle of doubt even after diagnosis. The piece argues this gaslighting reflects broader gender biases in medicine, and it ends with a renewed commitment to advocacy, empathy, and trustworthy care as she continues treatment and healing.

via HuffPost|
#chronic-illness#health#medical-gaslighting
Two to three kids may be healthiest for longevity, study finds
science1 month ago

Two to three kids may be healthiest for longevity, study finds

A Nature Communications-backed study of about 15,000 Finnish women shows a U-shaped relationship between number of births and aging/mortality: women with two to three children age biologically slower and have lower early death risk, while those with no children or many children (around seven) age faster and face higher mortality. The researchers used epigenetic age markers and caution that the study is observational, so it cannot prove causation. Potential explanations include resource allocation over a lifetime (disposable soma theory) and benefits or health reflections of childbearing, with never having children possibly linked to poorer health. The authors advise against changing personal family plans based on these findings alone.

via The Times|
#aging#epidemiology#fertility
Menopause Timing May Tilt Risk for Metabolic and Heart Disease
health1 month ago

Menopause Timing May Tilt Risk for Metabolic and Heart Disease

New research suggests that age at natural menopause influences metabolic and cardiovascular risk: early menopause is linked to about a 27% higher risk of metabolic syndrome, while later menopause (55+) is associated with lower risk of heart attack and stroke. Studies also show vascular and muscle health differences by menopause timing, underscoring menopause as a factor in personalized screening and preventive care for midlife women.

via Healthline|
#cardiovascular-health#health#menopause
health1 month ago

Ditching weight‑loss jabs for a 10‑week, natural reset that sticks

A Telegraph health feature follows a 47‑year‑old journalist and mother who moves away from GLP‑1 weight‑loss jabs after deciding they aren’t for her. She works with nutritional therapists to build a sustainable plan: high‑protein, high‑fiber meals, healthy fats, reduced refined carbs, a two‑week glucose monitor, early dinners, and regular strength training. Over 10 weeks she loses about a stone, her waist tightens from 40 inches to 34, and her BMI falls from 25.7 to 23.7, with energy and mood improving. The piece stresses long‑term habits over quick fixes and notes supplements played a limited role compared with lifestyle changes.

via The Telegraph|
#exercise#glp-1#health
Democrats laud FDA move to lift estrogen therapy warning
health-care1 month ago

Democrats laud FDA move to lift estrogen therapy warning

The House Democratic Women’s Caucus praised the FDA and HHS Secretary Kennedy Jr. for removing the black-box warning on estrogen-based hormone replacement therapy, saying the change reflects science-based regulation. They urged continued research into safety and effectiveness, increased menopause research funding, better labeling and postmarket oversight, in a letter to Kennedy and FDA Commissioner Makary, with signatures from a broad group of Democratic lawmakers.

via The Hill|
#estrogen#fda#health-care
Maximizing Strength Training Benefits Post-Menopause
health-and-wellness1 month ago

Maximizing Strength Training Benefits Post-Menopause

After menopause, women can benefit greatly from strength training and balance exercises to maintain bone density, muscle mass, and prevent falls. The article emphasizes resistance exercises like weightlifting, bodyweight movements, and impact training, along with balance activities such as yoga or tai chi, as effective ways to stay healthy and strong post-menopause.

via AP News|
#bone-health#exercise-tips#health-and-wellness