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.

How a women's health physio can solve many of your menopause health problems.

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

Getting older is inevitable, but the nature of ageing is to a large extent under one’s control and choice. Being fit and healthy is possible post-menopause, it’s less to do with age and more to do with lifestyle choices.

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.

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?

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.