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The Midlife Metabolic Reset: Understanding Cardiometabolic Health in Menopause (Part 1)
Are you wondering why your body seems to change during midlife even when your habits haven’t? Do you feel unsure whether your “normal” labs are actually telling the full story of your health?
In this episode, Dr. Polly Watson and nurse practitioner Kate Willis break down how menopause, metabolism, and heart health are connected. Together, they show how understanding your labs, lifestyle, and hormones can help you stay healthier and stronger through midlife.
🌸 Many women experience rising cholesterol and blood pressure in menopause even without changing their diet or exercise.
🌸 Triglycerides can reveal early metabolic problems long before blood sugar becomes abnormal.
🌸 Stress alone can spike blood sugar levels, even without eating any food.
🌸 Alcohol intake as low as eight drinks per week can raise heart disease risk by 45% in midlife women.
🌸 Whole-food proteins, leafy greens, and fiber-rich meals support heart and metabolic health better than processed protein snacks.
🌸 Continuous glucose monitors help women understand how foods, sleep, and stress affect their blood sugar in real time.
🌸 A history of gestational diabetes, PCOS, or early menopause increases long-term cardiovascular risk and should be part of every woman’s health plan.
If you’re navigating midlife changes and want clear, compassionate guidance, this episode gives you the tools and reassurance you need. You’ll walk away with simple steps that help you feel informed, empowered, and in control of your health.
📘 Try our 10-minute new patient intro course: https://hormonewellnessmdacademy.teachable.com/p/are-we-a-good-fit-new-patient-welcome-course
🩺 Looking for Personalized Hormone Care in North Carolina?
Hormone Wellness MD serves women across North Carolina. We care for patients in Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, Chapel Hill, Durham, and Greensboro, with virtual visits available statewide.
If you’re ready for expert care rooted in evidence and empathy, we’d love to support you.
Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com
Email: [email protected]
Call: (919) 364-3430
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Are you wondering why your body seems to change during midlife even when your habits haven’t? Do you feel unsure whether your “normal” labs are actually telling the full story of your health?
In this episode, Dr. Polly Watson and nurse practitioner Kate Willis break down how menopause, metabolism, and heart health are connected. Together, they show how understanding your labs, lifestyle, and hormones can help you stay healthier and stronger through midlife.
🌸 Many women experience rising cholesterol and blood pressure in menopause even without changing their diet or exercise.
🌸 Triglycerides can reveal early metabolic problems long before blood sugar becomes abnormal.
🌸 Stress alone can spike blood sugar levels, even without eating any food.
🌸 Alcohol intake as low as eight drinks per week can raise heart disease risk by 45% in midlife women.
🌸 Whole-food proteins, leafy greens, and fiber-rich meals support heart and metabolic health better than processed protein snacks.
🌸 Continuous glucose monitors help women understand how foods, sleep, and stress affect their blood sugar in real time.
🌸 A history of gestational diabetes, PCOS, or early menopause increases long-term cardiovascular risk and should be part of every woman’s health plan.
If you’re navigating midlife changes and want clear, compassionate guidance, this episode gives you the tools and reassurance you need. You’ll walk away with simple steps that help you feel informed, empowered, and in control of your health.
📘 Try our 10-minute new patient intro course: https://hormonewellnessmdacademy.teachable.com/p/are-we-a-good-fit-new-patient-welcome-course
🩺 Looking for Personalized Hormone Care in North Carolina?
Hormone Wellness MD serves women across North Carolina. We care for patients in Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, Chapel Hill, Durham, and Greensboro, with virtual visits available statewide.
If you’re ready for expert care rooted in evidence and empathy, we’d love to support you.
Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com
Email: [email protected]
Call: (919) 364-3430
📲 Follow Hormone Wellness MD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hormonewellnessmd
Podcast: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast
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