It's About Women's Heart Health with Dr. Alex Verge

Do you know your numbers?What we discussed:Why women shouldn’t assume that everything they’re experiencing as they are getting older is related to aging or hormone changesWhy Dr. Alex recommends having conversations about your family history and personal health history early–even before perimenopause and definitely before postmenopauseThe importance of understanding the definition of heart disease risk factors vs. heart diseaseWhy women who reach menopause prematurely should discuss proactive changes regarding heart health with their doctorWhy we need to change the conversation and teach women’s heart health proactively with more emphasis on prevention The two main health markers to monitor in order to understand our heart healthDr. Alex’s advice on when you should get a blood pressure monitor to use at home and how often you should use itWhat steps women can take if their cholesterol and blood pressure numbers are a concern,, and why Dr. Alex says that the best treatment is a good diagnosisWhy eating well and exercising regularly doesn’t give you a “get-out-of-jail-free card” when it comes to your cardiovascular health, and what the American Heart Association’s “Essential Eight” can teach us about thatThis year cardiovascular health is the theme for World Menopause Day (October 18, 2023) Dr. Alex shares what she'd like us to know and what she would like to see happen in the media to draw attention to women’s heart healthLinks from this week’s episode: Follow Dr. Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexvergend/BIG thanks to the following for sharing my passion for women’s health:VICHYFerapro IronFeel Amazing Vulva & Vaginal MoisturizerIntimate WellbeingOh Boy Productions©Menopause Chicks  Join the Menopause Chicks Private Community on Facebook:👉 MenopauseCommunity.comThis is where thousands of women gather to learn evidence-based content and ask questions/seek clarity to inform their health decisions.SHARE THIS EPISODEIf this conversation resonated with you, please share it with three people: someone older, someone younger, and a peer. That's how we create change. ABOUT THE HOSTShirley Weir is the founder of Menopause Chicks and a passionate advocate for women's health education. She's on a mission to change the narrative around menopause and empower women to become their best health advocates.