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#Wordle
#wordle1582
#worldmenopauseday
#menopauseawareness
#lifestylemedicine
#healthyeating
#movemore
#mentalwellbeing
#bettersleep
#nosmoking

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The following hashtags are trending across South African Mastodon instances:

#Wordle
#wordle1582
#worldmenopauseday
#menopauseawareness
#lifestylemedicine
#healthyeating
#movemore
#mentalwellbeing
#bettersleep
#nosmoking

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The following hashtags are trending across South African Mastodon instances:

#Wordle
#wordle1582
#worldmenopauseday
#menopauseawareness
#lifestylemedicine
#healthyeating
#movemore
#mentalwellbeing
#bettersleep
#nosmoking

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𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 — 𝟭𝟴 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲

Menopause is a major life transition, not a disease. This World Menopause Day, focus on practical, evidence-based lifestyle steps that reduce symptoms, lower long-term health risks, and boost quality of life. The IMS 2025 White Paper highlights six pillars of lifestyle medicine that empower women to move through menopause with resilience, autonomy and vitality.

𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆:
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: prioritize whole foods, calcium- and vitamin D-rich choices, fiber and plant-based proteins. Limit processed foods and added sugars.
𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆: aim for regular aerobic exercise (150 min/week moderate) plus twice-weekly strength training to preserve muscle and bone. Include balance and flexibility work.
𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴: practice stress management (breathwork, mindfulness, therapy), stay socially connected, and seek help for mood changes.
𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: reduce or stop smoking and limit alcohol — both worsen vasomotor symptoms and increase disease risk.
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽: keep a cool, consistent sleep environment, maintain bedtime routines, limit late caffeine and screens, and address hot-flushes or sleep disorders with your clinician.
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: nurture supportive friendships, family ties and community; communicate needs with partners and caregivers.

You don’t have to do everything at once — small, consistent changes add up. Discuss personalized strategies (including when to consider medical treatments) with your healthcare team.

Share to raise awareness and support the women in your life.

#WorldMenopauseDay #MenopauseAwareness #LifestyleMedicine #HealthyEating #MoveMore #MentalWellbeing #BetterSleep #NoSmoking #LimitAlcohol #BoneHealth #WomensHealth #MenopauseSupport #MidlifeWellness #VasomotorRelief #SCABPharmacy