If you're like most of us who are over 45, you have a lot of questions about how to age better. Right?
Award-winning author and host Barbara Hannah Grufferman will get those questions answered during age-positive conversations with some of the best experts in the world. If you are 45+, this podcast will be your go-to source to get the right information about style, sex, health, menopause, money, work, adult children, aging parents, and so much more. Just like she does with her books focusing on positive aging, Barbara will inspire you to love your age, whatever age you are!
As she says in the trailer, "Join me on this journey. Hold my hand! It'll be so much more fun if we do it together!"
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If you're like most of us who are over 45, you have a lot of questions about how to age better. Right?
Award-winning author and host Barbara Hannah Grufferman will get those questions answered during age-positive conversations with some of the best experts in the world. If you are 45+, this podcast will be your go-to source to get the right information about style, sex, health, menopause, money, work, adult children, aging parents, and so much more. Just like she does with her books focusing on positive aging, Barbara will inspire you to love your age, whatever age you are!
As she says in the trailer, "Join me on this journey. Hold my hand! It'll be so much more fun if we do it together!"
2025 Menopause Society Conference: New Insights on Sleep, Heart, Brain & Weight with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 175
Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman
40 minutes
1 week ago
2025 Menopause Society Conference: New Insights on Sleep, Heart, Brain & Weight with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 175
“My biggest takeaway from this year’s Menopause Society conference is how crucial getting quality sleep is for your heart, brain, mood, and even weight.” – Dr. Margaret Nachtigall
Key Links & Resources
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Read Barbara’s Fix Your Body column in AARP The Magazine
Email questions: agebetterpodcast@gmail.com
Summary
In this episode of AGE BETTER with Barbara Hannah Grufferman, Dr. Margaret Nachtigall returns to share highlights from the 2025 Menopause Society Conference. From perimenopause to postmenopause, the latest research is shedding new light on how women can protect their heart, brain, bones, and overall health.
Barbara and Dr. Nachtigall cover a wide range of topics—why sleep is emerging as one of the most powerful tools for healthy aging, how hormonal changes affect weight and metabolism, what’s new in brain and cognitive health, and the latest insights into bone strength and fracture prevention. Together, they unpack what every woman needs to know now to make smarter, science-based choices in midlife and beyond.
Takeaways
Sleep is foundational for heart health, brain function, mood, and weight management.
Perimenopause symptoms often begin earlier than many women expect—awareness matters.
New data show how hormonal changes affect metabolism and fat distribution.
Hot flashes are much more than a temporary symptom of menopause.
Cognitive health and dementia prevention remain top research priorities.
Bone health is critical: early interventions can help prevent fractures later in life.
Hormone therapy and non-hormonal options continue to evolve, offering more personalized choices.
Understanding the interplay of aging and menopause empowers women to take charge of their health.
Why Listen
This episode brings you the newest, most practical science from the 2025 Menopause Society Conference—direct from one of the top experts in the field. If you want clear answers on sleep, heart health, brain fog, weight gain, hot flashes, or bone strength, you’ll find them here.
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Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman
If you're like most of us who are over 45, you have a lot of questions about how to age better. Right?
Award-winning author and host Barbara Hannah Grufferman will get those questions answered during age-positive conversations with some of the best experts in the world. If you are 45+, this podcast will be your go-to source to get the right information about style, sex, health, menopause, money, work, adult children, aging parents, and so much more. Just like she does with her books focusing on positive aging, Barbara will inspire you to love your age, whatever age you are!
As she says in the trailer, "Join me on this journey. Hold my hand! It'll be so much more fun if we do it together!"
