Menopause News Flash: research, news and information
The latest Danish study on HRT suggests that long-term HRT can lower the risk of cardio-vascular diseases and heart failure.
3 out of 4 women suffer from hot flashes. A new and exciting non-hormonal estrogen – Gabaphenin-ER – waits for FDA approval to help reduce hot flash intensity, hot flash frequency and sleep.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and physical exercise improve endocrine and urinary symptoms as well as physical functioning in patients with breast cancer treatment-induced menopause.
Younger women who are thrust into menopause because of breast cancer treatment may get some relief from talk therapy and regular exercise, a new study from the Netherlands suggests.
New info on hormone use and depression/anxiety.
Heart disease is the #1 killer in women.
The Lighter Side:
best music to exercise to
Regular exercise during menopause can ease many menopause discomforts. I’m a Motown girl…these tunes get me up and moving!!!
- I Will Come for You – Jack Dolgen
- My Girl – The Temptations
- Dancing in the Street – Martha Reeves / Vandellas
- I Heard it Through the Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
- I want you Back – The Jackson Five
- Stop in the Name of Love – Diana Ross
- Reach Out I’ll be There – The Four Tops
- It’s a Beautiful Day – Jack Dolgen
Listen to all tracks from this great workout playlist by clicking here. You can also download Jack’s album on this page.
menopause on stage
Don’t miss Menopause the Musical – a show celebrating menopause and women. Save $5 on tickets for the for the fall shows by using the promo code REDHOT! There is a limit of four tickets per person. This offer is not valid on previous purchases or premium seats, and cannot be combined with any other offer. Click here for a list of dates and purchase options.