Health, Fitness & Personal Growth Tips for Women in Midlife: Asking for a Friend
Are you ready to make the most of your midlife years but feel like your health isn't quite where it should be? Maybe menopause has been tough on you, and you're not sure how to get back on track with your fitness, nutrition, and overall well-being.
Asking for a Friend is the podcast where midlife women get the answers they need to take control of their health and happiness. We bring in experts to answer your burning questions on fitness, wellness, and mental well-being, and share stories of women just like you who are stepping up to make this chapter of life their best yet.
Hosted by Michele Folan, a health industry veteran with 26 years of experience, coach, mom, wife, and lifelong learner, Asking for a Friend is all about empowering you to feel your best—physically and mentally. It's time to think about the next 20+ years of your life: what do you want them to look like, and what steps can you take today to make that vision a reality?
Tune in for honest conversations, expert advice, and plenty of humor as we navigate midlife together. Because this chapter? It's ours to own, and we’re not going quietly into it!
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Health, Fitness & Personal Growth Tips for Women in Midlife: Asking for a Friend
Ep.10 Your Heart - What Women Need to Know
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in women, yet studies focused on women's cardiovascular health have been underfunded in the past. Dr. Odayme Quesada not only wanted to change that narrative with women-focused research, but also look at the unique circumstances that present when women experience a cardiovascular event. She is the director of The Christ Hospital Women's Heart Center, which is one of the few, dedicated centers in the world solely-focused on women's heart health.
When it comes to heart attacks, women ARE different than men! Do you know your risks and what symptoms to look for?
In this episode Dr. Quesada and I discuss:
-Traditional risk factors, pregnancy related risk factors and menopause
-Cholesterol and calcium facts
-The role of physical activity and diet
-Beyond BMI
-Post-Covid Syndrome
-Current women's heart studies and why women should be encouraged to participate
Link to Women's Heart Center at The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute https://www.thechristhospital.com/services/heart/specialized-care-and-treatment/womens-heart-disease
The Christ Hospital Lindner Research Center at: 513-585-1777
The Christ Hospital Lindner Research Center Email: WHCResearch@TheChristHospital.com
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Women's Heart Center at The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute at 513-585-2140
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