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Menopause & Midlife

Estradiol drops during perimenopause and menopause shift fat distribution, blunt insulin sensitivity, accelerate lean-mass loss, and disrupt sleep — a perfect storm for metabolic decline if it goes unaddressed. The articles in this cluster cover what's changing biologically, where hormone therapy (MHT) fits according to current Menopause Society guidance, why protein intake should rise after 40, how resistance training rebuilds lost muscle, and which screening tests matter most in midlife.

Articles in this hub are reviewed by Tosin Ijale, DNP, FNP-BC