World Menopause Day 2023 highlights the increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of female deaths post-menopause in the UK. Recognising the heightened risk of heart disease faced by women during the menopausal transition, how can employees support heart health in the workplace?

Did you know that cardiovascular disease (CVD), the theme of World Menopause Day 2023, holds the unfortunate title of being the number one cause of death for women in both developed and developing nations? We share seven straightforward tips on what can help you to protect your heart in menopause and help lower your CVD risk.

Women over 40 should ensure they are getting the necessary dose of vitamin D. It’s the number one vitamin for menopausal women’s wellbeing.

Being sedentary isn’t good for anyone, but much less so, for those going through perimenopause and menopause. What are the benefits of exercise for menopause? And just what should we be doing to get maximum benefit from any menopause exercise?

The impact the female hormone oestrogen has on a woman’s body and more especially their heart health during menopause.

The benefits that fish oil offers for many menopause symptoms.

High cholesterol and menopause, is there a connection? Post-menopausal women tend to have higher cholesterol levels compared with pre-menopausal women. These higher levels increase the risk of post-menopause heart complications such as heart disease and stroke.

The complexities of coping with diabetes and menopause from high sugar levels to fluctuating hormones.

So, what is the best exercise during menopause? There’s no doubt that exercise is non-negotiable as you enter into menopause but what exercise should you be doing especially if you’ve not done any form of physical activity for a while?

A study carried out by the American College of Sports Medicine found that skipping could be one of the best exercise activities to do and it may also improve certain menopause symptoms too!

According to research carried out by the North American Menopause Society, climbing stairs may be as good for heart health as a gym workout for post-menopausal women.

Dealing with menopause high blood pressure is important, as post-menopause heart attack risk rises among women around 10 years after menopause, and more than one in three have some form of cardiovascular disease post-menopause.

Alcohol and menopause, learn why you should moderate your alcohol intake in perimenopause and drink more mindfully to reduce and improve menopause symptoms.