RESOURCES
Women’s health often centers around a woman’s reproductive years. Yet, achieving optimal health is a continuous process, happening across a woman’s life. Learn about the importance of promoting health across the lifespan and ensuring wellness as you age through these SWHR resources.
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Women account for 80% of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis.
Bone health has a significant impact on overall health. Not only is bone health important for mobility, but bones also protect the body’s organs and store essential nutrients, like calcium.
Read SWHR’s Bone Health Policy Agenda, to learn more about how improved policy and advocacy can support women's bone health as they age.
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Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. Approximately two-thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer’s are women, and after age 45, the chance of developing Alzheimer’s is 1 in 5 in women (compared to 1 in 10 in men).
For World Alzheimer's Day on September 21, download the "Advancing Care for Women with Alzheimer’s Disease" Call To Action to read more.
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Over forty-three million adults over age 50 have low bone mass. Of those, about 52% are women.
Bone diseases often occur without symptoms. Prevention, access to care, and greater education would help significantly improve bone health outcomes for women across the lifespan.
Ahead of World Osteoporosis Day on October 20, learn about improving bone health in this Women’s Bone Health Care Fact Sheet.
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A woman has reached menopause when her menstrual period has stopped for 12 consecutive months.
While there are stages of menopause, the term menopause is often used to describe the entire time frame of midlife changes.
Do you know what to expect during the phases of the menopause transition?
Get prepared with the Menopause Preparedness Toolkit, in time for Menopause Awareness Month in October.
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NEWS AND RESEARCH
SWHR Working Group members are reading the following news, research, and resources related to healthy aging:
News and Research
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Cell Press: Menopause-Biology, consequences, supportive care, and therapeutic options, submitted by JoAnn V. Pinkerton, MD, FACOG, NCMP, The University of Virginia Health System
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Climacteric: The yin and yang of GSM and low sexual desire, submitted by Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; CWRU School of Medicine
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Climacteric: Vasomotor symptoms and cardiovascular health: findings from the SWAN and the MsHeart/MsBrain studies, submitted by Rebecca Thurston, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
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Endocrine Society: Hormones and Aging: An Endocrine Society Scientific Statement, submitted by Cynthia Stuenkel, MD, UC San Diego
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Fortune: Lower productivity, higher mortality rates, and indoor overcooling. Here’s why heat waves are so much worse for women, submitted by Talia Varley, MD, MPH, Cleveland Clinic Canada
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Generations (American Society on Aging): How Nutrition Benefits Wound Healing, submitted by Laura Borth, MS, RD, Defeat Malnutrition Today
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The Hot Years Magazine: Issue 56 about Sexuality and Intimacy in Menopause, submitted by Mache Seibel, MD and Sharon Seibel, MD, The Hot Years Magazine
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Mayo Clinic: The New Rules of Menopause, submitted by Stephanie Faubion MD, MBA, FACP, NCMP, IF, North American Menopause Society; Mayo Clinic
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Medscape: Common Menopausal Symptoms Tied to Impaired Brain Health, submitted by Pauline Maki, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago
Webinars and Resources
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American Bone Health: Why Healthy Bones Matter for the Black Community, submitted by Lisa Qualls, American Bone Health
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Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging (BRIA): Aging in Place: Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities, submitted by Kloe Lloyd, Matz Blancato and Associates
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Black Women in Menopause: Check out events hosted by Black Women in Menopause, submitted by Nina Kuypers, Black Women in Menopause
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Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF): Your Path to Good Bone Health, submitted by Lindsey West, MPH, Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF)
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Buff Bones: Meet the Experts: Bone Health Webinars, submitted by Rebekah Rotstein, Buff Bones
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Women Living Better's website is now available in Spanish and in Armenian, submitted by Nina Coslov, MBA, Women Living Better
Know something SWHR should read? Reply to this email or tag us on social media at @SWHR!
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September 21 is #WorldAlzheimersDay and part of #HealthyAgingMonth. 11 million women live with or care for someone with Alzheimer’s.
Read @SWHR's #Alzheimers fact sheet to learn more about risks and screening options: https://ow.ly/KftV50PIRSS
#SWHRtalksAlzheimers #SWHRtalksDiagnostics
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Each year, an estimated 1.5 million individuals suffer a fracture due to #bone disease.
As the population ages, the burden of fractures in the U.S. is expected to rise. Explore the SWHR Bone Health Policy Agenda for more facts during this #HealthyAgingMonth: https://ow.ly/3JGg50PzjNO #SWHRtalksBoneHealth
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1/3 of a woman’s life in developed countries is spent beyond #menopause. The menopause transition is incremental, and the time between stages can vary from person to person.
During #HealthyAgingMonth, check out SWHR's Menopause Toolkit: https://ow.ly/Ko7E50PzjUr #SWHRtalksMenopause
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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Our work is only possible with the help of great partners. Check out one of our immunization partners here!
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Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation
For nearly 40 years, the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) has been committed to preventing osteoporosis and promoting awareness of bone health. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that results in weaker bones. A woman’s risk of osteoporosis increases with age, especially after menopause. Breaking a bone is a serious complication of osteoporosis, especially for older women. About one in two women over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.
The good news is that there is a lot you can do to protect your bones throughout your life! You’re never too young or too old to improve the health of your bones. Your Path to Good Bone Health provides the tools you need depending where you are in your bone health journey.
October 20 is World Osteoporosis Day! Join BHOF and organizations across the globe in raising awareness of bone health. Visit bonehealthandosteoporosis.org for more information, or contact education@bonehealthandosteoporosis.org.
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