Life Essential Scores For Midlife Women
August 01, 2025
Only 21% of midlife women have ideal Life’s Essential 8 scores
Key takeaways:
Just over one in five women during menopause had optimal cardiovascular health scores based on the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8, according to a study published in Menopause.Samar R. El Khoudary, PhD, MPH, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, told Healio the findings are similar to those seen in the general population.
Eating healthy
Normal blood pressure, under
Normal cholesterol
Normal activity level, 150 minutes of exercise per week
Nonsmoker
Normal blood sugar
Adequate sleep, 7 hours per night
Manage weight, not over 10 lbs from ideal weight
This is a quick review of what every person should be adapting to lessen the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Women at midlife are of particular concern for cardiovascular disease.
Set your goals, print a copy of this list and put it where you can review monthly to see if you are moving in the right direction.
Remember, priorities!