Category: Menopause
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From Cardio Queen to Strength Advocate
Growing up in the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, I was all about cardio—Jane Fonda, Kathy Smith, aerobics, leotards, step aerobics, the ThighMaster, the StairMaster, Buns of Steel! Back then, the focus was always on being thin, staying slim, and doing as much high-energy cardio as possible. Strength training wasn’t even on my radar, nor was…
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Listening to My Body: Menopause as a Teacher
I remember when I first started experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, and brain fog. At that time, I didn’t really understand what was happening to my body. My mind felt cloudy, my body burned as if it were on fire, and I wandered through a foggy state for nearly four years. Strange sensations and emotions…
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Lost in the Fog: My Darkest Days in Menopause
Reflecting on my journal while transitioning into menopause, I realized how deeply profound my struggle was. This was coupled with complicated grief issues in the loss of my late husband; my emotions were raw and all over the place, and the exhaustion was overwhelming. I felt I was lost in my own body and suffocating.…
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Podcast Menopause: Unmuted on Women’s Perceptions of Menopause
Podcasts have surged in popularity since the pandemic, and I’ve found them to be an excellent source of knowledge and entertainment. They offer a unique opportunity to dive into a myriad of topics all at once. While working on my thesis, I recently stumbled upon a study highlighting the podcast “Menopause:Unmuted.” What caught my attention…
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Educational Needs of Women During Menopause
We know that menopause is a significant phase in a woman’s life, and understanding the educational gaps related to menopause is critical. This study focuses on identifying women’s health needs during this time. Researchers thoroughly searched all the databases (such as Scopus, PubMed, Scientific Information Database, and Web of Science) to find studies, reviews, meta-analyses,…