Long-term health after menopause
How bone, muscle, heart, brain and metabolic health change at midlife, and the everyday steps that help.
- Bone health after menopause
Why bone loss speeds up around menopause, how osteoporosis is found, and the everyday steps — activity, calcium, vitamin D — that support strong bones.
- Muscle and strength at midlife
Why muscle mass and strength decline with age, how strength training helps, and the U.S. physical activity guidelines for adults.
- Heart health through menopause
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. women. Learn how the menopause transition affects cardiovascular risk and which checks matter.
- Brain health and memory at midlife
Why many women notice forgetfulness or brain fog around menopause, and the habits linked to long-term cognitive health.
- Metabolic health, insulin resistance and menopause
How metabolic health — blood sugar, waist size, blood pressure and cholesterol — can shift around menopause, and what prediabetes and metabolic syndrome mean.