Mia Chorney, a healthcare expert with over 30 years of experience and co-founder/CMO of The Pause Technologies, discusses women's heart health and menopause in this episode. She shares her personal journey with heart issues and how it led to her passion for women's cardiovascular health. Mia emphasizes the importance of recognizing heart disease symptoms in women, which often differ from those in men. The conversation covers various aspects of women's health during perimenopause and menopause, including hormone replacement therapy, the use of wearables for health tracking, and the importance of proper nutrition and exercise.

Timestamps:

(10:03) Less than 6% of women are on hormone replacement therapy despite many being eligible, due to misconceptions and lack of knowledge.

(20:13) The Pause App uses AI and evidence-based literature to help women navigate menopause, offering personalized guidance and a de-identified community.

(29:36) Wearable devices like the Apple Watch can provide valuable health data and motivation for improving sleep, activity levels, and overall well-being during menopause.

(38:19) Sleep is crucial for overall well-being, affecting mood, weight management, and general health, especially for women getting less than seven hours of sleep per night.

(44:31) Adequate protein intake becomes increasingly important as women age, especially during perimenopause and menopause, to maintain muscle mass, tone, and metabolism.

Host Bio:

This podcast is hosted by Sheree Dibiase, PT ICLM. She is a nationally recognized women's health physical therapist who owns seven private clinics — one of the biggest networks in the US. She has spent 30+ years practicing in the oncology, pelvic floor, and prenatal postpartum healthcare spaces. She was also a professor for seven years at Loma Linda University where she taught kinesiology.

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Keywords:

women's health, menopause, perimenopause, heart health, cardiovascular genetics, hormone replacement therapy, wearable technology, AI, The Pause, lifestyle modifications, protein intake, sleep patterns, data-driven healthcare, cardiovascular symptoms, pelvic health