Moving for Brain and Heart Health in Menopause

Raising healthier generations means caring for all ages and stages. Vivo is very excited to learn more and have the opportunity to support the 加拿大卡尔加里大学 ’s MOMENTUM research initiative and their upcoming Moving for Brain and Heart Health in Menopause event on January 29th. This much-needed research initiative will empower the community with knowledge and understanding to inform their health decisions – igniting a mindset for healthier generations now and in the future.?

Menopause remains one of the most under-studied areas in health and women everywhere are feeling the effect of this stage of life. From sleep problems to digestive issues, to anxiety and depression – the symptoms of menopause vary widely and are far beyond the hot-flashes that most of us associate with this stage. Here are a few fast facts that may surprise you about menopause:?

FACT 1: The average Canadian woman will spend up to HALF of her life in a menopausal state (perimenopause, menopause, postmenopause).?

• FACT 2: 3 out 4 women experience menopausal symptoms that interfere with their daily lives and 1 in 4 women suffer severe menopausal symptoms.?
• FACT 3: Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. 1 in 100 women will experience menopause before the age of 40.??
• FACT 4: 10% of women may stop working due to unmanaged symptoms of menopause.?
• FACT 5: For many individuals, menopausal symptoms are not trivial or short-lived. You do not need to suffer in silence and there are a range of options to help.?
• FACT 6: Prior to menopause, estrogens protect against heart disease, which is the number one killer of women in Canada.??
• FACT 7: Perimenopause is not only an endocrine transition state but also a neurological transition state. Many common symptoms of menopause start in the brain.??
• FACT 8: Over 62% of individuals report suffering from brain fog nearly every day during the menopause transition.?

With over 50% of the Canadian population self-identifying as women, this long neglected stage of life is clearly deserving of more attention. Join MOMENTUM for an inspiring and informative evening exploring the connections between menopause, physical activity, and overall health. Learn more and register for the event here.?