Denise Maher

1 month ago | theflowspace.com | Denise Maher

Chances are you’ve heard aboutmicroplastics or nanoplastics, the tiny bits of virtually imperceptible plastic in the environment. Also known as microscopic plastic debris, they’re formed when plastics in everyday products—for example, dishes, toys or tires—break down into smaller and smaller pieces. Defined as particles smaller than five millimeters, microplastics are slightly larger than nanoplastics, particles under 1000 nanometers, smaller than a hair thread.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Denise Maher

You know nutrition is important, but do you know which nutrients and vitamins become vital after you turn 40? As you enter perimenopause and inch your way closer to menopause, your body undergoes shifts that you can support with certain nutrients and ingredients, according to Theresa Gentile, MS, RDN, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Gradually, women over 40 lose the protective effects of the hormone estrogen as their reproductive systems shut down.

1 month ago | espanol.medscape.com | Denise Maher

En las Américas, las personas consumen hasta 15 g de sal por día. La influencia del sodio en la dieta es especialmente notable en las mujeres, cuya presión arterial puede volverse más sensible a la sal entre los 40 y los 50 años. Los médicos de atención primaria deben tomar nota y no subestimar la capacidad de la sal para afectar la presión arterial más adelante en la vida, advierten expertas y expertos en salud femenina.

1 month ago | medscape.com | Denise Maher

Americans eat too much salt, but the influence of dietary sodium is especially noticeable in women, whose blood pressure may become more salt sensitive in their 40s or 50s. Primary care providers should take note and not underestimate salt’s ability to affect blood pressure later in life, warn women’s health experts. Most adults have a strong response to dietary sodium. Blood pressure rises significantly when individuals switch from a low-salt to a high-salt diet.

2 months ago | honehealth.com | Adrienne Mandelberger |Denise Maher |Elizabeth Millard |Meghan De Maria

For many women, perimenopause—the four to 10 years leading up to menopause—ushers in surprises: hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings. But here’s one most women don’t expect: high blood pressure. “We see a lot of issues with blood pressure in the perimenopause transition, likely due to hormonal changes,” explains cardiologist Kayle Shapero, M.D., Ph.D.Estrogen plays a key role in keeping blood vessels flexible and supporting circulation.