EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 25 MIN
Why Postmenopausal Women Need Different Health Strategies
from The Functional Edge with Dr. Julia Ward · host Julia Ward, MD
Postmenopausal women are living longer—but not always living well. In this episode, Dr. Pat McShane joins Dr. Julia Ward to explain why women’s health research has long overlooked older women and what that means for heart disease, dementia, and long-term function. They explore practical, evidence-based strategies to close the gap between lifespan and health span.- - - - - Dr. Patricia McShane, MD, is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and former Harvard Medical School faculty member with over 40 years of expertise. An MIT-educated engineer and former IVF Medical Director at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, she now focuses on the science of female longevity. As the founder of WomensHealthspan.net and host of the Women’s Healthspan Voices podcast, Dr. McShane utilizes a systems-biology approach to help women optimize their metabolic health, muscle preservation, and cognitive function throughout the menopause transition and beyond.- - - - - 🎧 Women’s Healthspan Voices Women’s Healthspan Voices explores the science and strategies behind helping women live longer, healthier lives. Hosted by Dr. Pat McShane, the podcast features conversations on longevity, hormone health, preventive medicine, and the evolving field of women’s healthspan.Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWebsite: https://www.womenshealthspan.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mcshanepmcshane9303- - - - - Connect with me:Check out my website: https://drjuliaward.com/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drjuliaward/?hl=enFollow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ward-md-55b7672a/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancedbodyfunctionalmed/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPz2YJi8Lw43i6XwNQiS6wgPODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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Postmenopausal women are living longer—but not always living well. In this episode, Dr. Pat McShane joins Dr. Julia Ward to explain why women’s health research has long overlooked older women and what that means for heart disease, dementia, and long-term function. They explore practical, evidence-based strategies to close the gap between lifespan and health span.- - - - - Dr. Patricia McShane, MD, is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and former Harvard Medical School faculty member with over 40 years of expertise. An MIT-educated engineer and former IVF Medical Director at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, she now focuses on the science of female longevity. As the founder of WomensHealthspan.net and host of the Women’s Healthspan Voices podcast, Dr. McShane utilizes a systems-biology approach to help women optimize their metabolic health, muscle preservation, and cognitive function throughout the menopause transition and beyond.- - - - - 🎧 Women’s Healthspan Voices Women’s Healthspan Voices explores the science and strategies behind helping women live longer, healthier lives. Hosted by Dr. Pat McShane, the podcast features conversations on longevity, hormone health, preventive medicine, and the evolving field of women’s healthspan.Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWebsite: https://www.womenshealthspan.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mcshanepmcshane9303- - - - - Connect with me:Check out my website: https://drjuliaward.com/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drjuliaward/?hl=enFollow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ward-md-55b7672a/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancedbodyfunctionalmed/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPz2YJi8Lw43i6XwNQiS6wgPODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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