Estrogen helps maintain the balance between breaking down old bone and building new bone. As levels fall after menopause, that balance shifts, causing bone to break down faster than it can be replaced. Over time, this increases the risk of osteoporosis and life-changing fractures. #BoneHealth #MenopauseAwareness #Osteoporosis #Estrogen #WomensHealth ----------…
For many women, testosterone is only discussed when libido becomes a concern. But its role may extend much further, with growing evidence linking it to strength, resilience, and healthy aging. As research evolves, it's becoming clear that this hormone deserves a much bigger place in the conversation. Hashtags: #HormoneHealth #Testosterone…
Healthy aging isn't just about living longer. It's about protecting your strength, mobility, heart, brain, and independence. Midlife is the time to invest in your future, because the habits and health decisions you make now can have a lasting impact for years to come. #HealthyAging #MenopauseAwareness #WomensHealth #Longevity #MidlifeWellness -------…
One of the most important conversations in midlife is understanding your options around estrogen. The goal isn't to convince every woman to take hormone therapy, but to ensure every woman has access to the evidence so she can make an informed decision that's right for her. #MenopauseAwareness #HormoneHealth #WomensHealth #HealthEducation…
Learn more about the Rediscover You Program here: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/16-week-rediscover-you-menopause-program/16-week-rediscover-you-program/ You rang the bell. Your chemotherapy is over. Your scans are clear. Everyone tells you to celebrate. So why do so many cancer survivors feel anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted and completely unprepared for what comes next? In Part 2 of this powerful…
As women age, muscle loss naturally increases, and declining estrogen can speed up the process. Without regular resistance training, the body has less stimulus to maintain the strength and muscle needed for healthy aging and independence. #MuscleHealth #MenopauseAwareness #StrengthTraining #HealthyAging #WomensHealth --- Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social:…
A DEXA scan can establish a baseline for your bone health before significant bone loss occurs. Waiting until your mid-60s may mean missing the opportunity to prevent osteoporosis rather than simply treating it after the damage is done. #BoneHealth #DEXAScan #OsteoporosisPrevention #WomensHealth #HealthyAging ---- Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast…
Progesterone is primarily used to protect the uterus when taking estrogen. Testosterone, while less studied, appears to support muscle strength, bone health, and overall vitality. Understanding what each hormone does helps ensure treatment is tailored to the symptoms being addressed. #HormoneHealth #MenopauseCare #Progesterone #Testosterone #WomensHealth --- Follow Dr Shauna and…
Estrogen supports healthy joints, muscles, bones, and helps regulate inflammation throughout the body. As estrogen levels decline, many women experience new aches, stiffness, and joint pain because those protective effects begin to fade. #MenopauseAwareness #JointPain #Estrogen #WomensHealth #HealthyAging --------- Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Podcast Website: www.allaboutyoupod.com.…
When it comes to bone health, calcium is best obtained through a balanced diet whenever possible. Vitamin D is different. Since deficiency is common, levels should be tested and treated if they're low, rather than supplementing blindly. #BoneHealth #VitaminD #Calcium #WomensHealth #HealthyAging --- Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on…
Learn more about the Rediscover You Program here: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/16-week-rediscover-you-menopause-program/16-week-rediscover-you-program/ If you're a woman over 35, this may be one of the most important conversations you'll ever hear. Orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright joins Dr. Shauna Watts to explain why menopause affects far more than hot flushes. From…
Before palliative care was widely available, many families cared for loved ones at home through their final days. While challenging, these experiences often made death a familiar part of life rather than something to fear, fostering compassion, connection, and a deeper understanding of what it means to care for one…
At one funeral, the family asked everyone to applaud as their loved one was carried out. Instead of focusing only on loss, the moment became a heartfelt celebration of a life that had touched so many. It was a simple reminder that funerals can honor a legacy as much as…
In many parts of Ireland, family and friends carry the coffin as part of the funeral procession. It's more than a tradition. It's seen as a privilege and a deeply personal way to honor someone on their final journey, sharing the responsibility among those who loved them most. #Grief #FuneralTraditions…
When serious illness progresses, the focus shouldn't always be on finding the next treatment. Sometimes the most compassionate question is whether another intervention will improve life or simply prolong suffering. Starting these conversations earlier can help patients prioritize comfort, time with loved ones, and the quality of the time they…
Many people assume stopping treatment means giving up. In reality, when treatment is causing significant side effects, stepping back can sometimes restore energy, comfort, and quality of life. The goal isn't always more treatment. It's finding the approach that helps someone live as well as possible. #QualityOfLife #PatientCare #HealthEducation #PalliativeCare…
Learn more about the Rediscover You Program here: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/16-week-rediscover-you-menopause-program/16-week-rediscover-you-program/ What if the most important conversations at the end of life aren't about treatment, but about relationships, regrets, and the things we never say out loud? Death is something every one of us will face, yet it's one of the subjects…
HRT can be transformative for many women, but it's not a magic fix. Nutrient deficiencies, poor sleep, inadequate protein, low fiber intake, and other lifestyle factors can all contribute to how you feel. The best results often come from addressing the whole picture, not just one piece of it. #MenopauseCare…
Bone density naturally declines during and after menopause, yet many women aren't screened until much later. A baseline scan around age 50 can help identify early bone loss and create an opportunity to take action through strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle changes before problems develop. #BoneHealth #MenopauseAwareness #OsteoporosisPrevention #WomensHealth #HealthyAging…
Vitamin D deficiency is more common in people with darker skin, those who spend most of their time indoors, and individuals living with obesity. Limited sun exposure means many people aren't producing enough vitamin D, even in sunny climates. #VitaminD #WomensHealth #HealthyAging #WellnessTips #VitaminDDeficiency ------ Follow Dr Shauna and the…
Most of us spend far more time indoors than we realize. As a result, many people aren't getting enough sun exposure to produce adequate vitamin D, despite living in a sunny climate. #VitaminD #WomensHealth #HealthyAging #WellnessTips #BoneHealth Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Podcast Website: www.allaboutyoupod.com. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts…
Vitamin D helps support immune function, brain health, mood, and bone strength. Maintaining healthy levels is especially important as we age, helping protect both physical and cognitive wellbeing. #VitaminD #WomensHealth #BoneHealth #HealthyAging #WellnessTips ------------ Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Podcast Website: www.allaboutyoupod.com. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts https://www.instagram.com/drshaunawattsgp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-watts-a903a5247…
➡️ Learn more about the Rediscover You Program here: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/16-week-rediscover-you-menopause-program/16-week-rediscover-you-program/ If you listened to our recent conversation on iron deficiency, this episode is the perfect follow-up. Many women assume symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, low mood, poor sleep and declining energy are simply part of perimenopause. But vitamin D and…
Many women still worry that HRT causes breast cancer, a fear largely rooted in headlines from the early 2000s. The problem is that the study driving those headlines used hormone formulations that differ from many of the treatments commonly prescribed today. As menopause care evolves, it's important that conversations reflect…
