Resources for Participants
Videos: Moving for brain and heart health in menopause
A recent public forum was held to talk about the symptoms of menopause, how it impacts the brain and heart, and how exercise can benefit the symptoms of menopause and more. The event shared current research into menopause with Drs. Cindy Barha, Shafeena Premji, and Jennifer Reed.
Attendee insights
Hear from the people who attended the forum, and discover what surprised them most about the research.
(video length: 30 seconds).
Highlights & resources
Check out an overview of the research, community resources, and what the attendees found most helpful.
(video length: 1 minute, 50 seconds).
Full presentation
Explore the physiology and symptoms of menopause as well as brain health changes and heart health during menopause.
(video length: 1 hour, 10 minutes).
Funding for the event was provided by the Weston Family Foundation and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Reframing Menopause: How Science Can Help Women Thrive
This video explores how new research is reframing menopause as a vital stage of life rather than a decline. By uncovering the neuroendocrine mechanisms behind hot flashes, mood changes, and heart health, we show how the brain and body adapt during this transition, and how evidence-based lifestyle and exercise strategies can help women thrive. We also highlight the broader issue: women’s health research has historically been underfunded and underrepresented.
This video was made by McMaster University students Ashley Exall, Agshaya Paventhan, Prem Thandi, and Ribhav Gupta in collaboration with the Demystifying Medicine McMaster Program.