“It is a journey not a sprint,” says Dr. Alexa Meara in the latest #SWHRtalksAutoimmune webinar. Thank you to all our event speakers, Kaniah Gunter, Jenifer Waldrop, and Dr. Meara! Learn more by watching the latest SWHR webinar recording: https://ow.ly/sOjg50ZITPm #SWHRtalksRareDisease

New research in @JournalObesity reinforces the importance of comprehensive, individualized obesity care. Combining metabolic bariatric surgery with GLP-1 treatments may provide significant health benefits: https://ow.ly/470a50ZHs2B

GLP-1s Work Better After Bariatric Surgery

Patients who start GLP-1s after bariatric surgery, not before, live longer and have fewer complications.

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Today is the first day of #HealthyAgingMonth! It's never too early to start thinking about healthy aging. The Savvy and 65 Medicare Guide breaks down everything you need to know about Medicare. Read the full guide - in Spanish & English! https://bit.ly/4cyFnX1. By HealthyWomen and SWHR. #Medicare101

What is the #ReadMyLips campaign? Why is it important to educate women about their heart health? Hear more from SWHR CEO Kathryn Schubert about SWHR's heart health work this #NationalCholesterolEducationMonth: swhr.org/read-my-lips. It’s time to #ReadMyLips! Es hora de #ReadMyLips!

Today is #PCOSDayOfUnity #WorldPCOSDay. #PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as #PMOS, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, impacts the whole body, including #MentalHealth and #HeartHealth. This #PCOSAwarenessMonth, read more:️ https://ow.ly/MIOE50ZHv7N #SWHRtalksPCOS

It's the start of #LaborRightsWeek! #Menopause symptoms do not have to be a barrier to your work. Employers are responsible for maintaining healthy work environments. Learn more from SWHR: https://swhr.org/health_focus_area/menopause/ #SWHRtalksMenopause

This #WomensEqualityDay, use your voice to drive change. For too long #WomensHealth has been overlooked. Learn how you can become a women’s health advocate—explore SWHR’s Guide to Women’s Health Advocacy: https://swhr.org/resources/from-awareness-to-action-a-guide-to-womens-health-advocacy/

This August, SWHR caught up with Clinical Advisory Board member Jillian Miranda as she reflects on her work in #WomensHealth for #WomensEqualityDay, on August 26. Learn more about the SWHR Clinical Advisory Board at https://swhr.org/about/clinical-advisory-board/

Sex and gender play a complex role in #obesity, which researchers and health care providers must be aware of as they investigate treatments and administer care. Join SWHR on 9/29 for the webinar "Sex and Gender Differences in Obesity": https://ow.ly/IetF50ZC5TM #SWHRtalksObesity

"Event in the absence of a robust research base for narcolepsy and pregnancy, a healthy #pregnancy while living with #narcolepsy is possible," SWHR writes in a recent blog, about its Narcolepsy and Family Building roundtable this summer. Read more: https://ow.ly/TtJY50ZBYRO #SWHRtalksSleep

This National Immunization Awareness Month #NIAM, it's time to start thinking about the #flu vaccine, which you and your family can receive annually. If you are #pregnant, you should still #GetVaccinated for flu too. Learn more from SWHR: https://ow.ly/mwCR50ZrY5j #SWHRtalksVaccines

This #SeniorCitizensDay on Aug 21, take time to learn more about the #Medicare benefits available to you and your loved ones. Check out the Savvy and 65 Guide from SWHR and HealthyWomen https://ow.ly/m8l450Zx405 #SWHRtalksHeart #SWHRtalksBoneHealth #SWHRtalksAlzheimers

Caregiving can be both rewarding and challenging, but you don't have to navigate the journey alone. Join #AlzInColor for the webinar "Caregiving with Purpose, Hope, and Humor," this month: https://swhr.org/event/caregiving-with-purpose-hope-and-humor/ #AlzheimersAwareness #CaregiverSupport

Vaccination conversations can help women and their families make informed health decisions throughout every stage of life. Explore SWHR's FREE Crucial Vaccination Conversation Roadmap today: https://ow.ly/9ssB50ZxbJn #SWHRtalksVaccines

Today is #NationalNonprofitDay! For 36 years, SWHR has advocated for science-based policies informed by the voices of women and caregivers. As the policy landscape evolves, so does the need for stronger #advocacy. Help SWHR promote #WomensHealth policy—donate today: swhr.org/donate

This #NationalNonprofitDay, SWHR thanks the individuals and partners who make our mission of advancing #WomenHealth possible. Every women’s health story deserves to be shared. As we look ahead, your support is more important than ever—donate today : swhr.org/donate

August is National #BreastfeedingMonth. Every #breastfeeding journey is unique. Explore SWHR's Journey to Motherhood Guide for information on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and postpartum health:https://swhr.org/resources/journey-to-motherhood-a-patient-empowerment-guide/ #SWHRtalksMaternalHealth

Happening today! Tune in at 11am ET today, August 14, for "The State of Rare Autoimmune Diseases in Women." This SWHR webinar event will feature advocates and leaders from the rare disease space: https://ow.ly/vBbk50ZtOXI #SWHRtalksRareDisease #SWHRtalksAutoimmune

Obesity is a complicated disease with multiple risk factors, contributors, and comorbidities. Obesity is treatable. Learn more in the latest SWHR guide, Navigating Obesity Treatment: https://ow.ly/Z6C950ZuNLL #SWHRtalksObesity

August is #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth #NIAM. The #HPV vaccine helps protect against 9 types of human papillomavirus (HPV), including several types of HPV which can cause cancer. Watch SWHR's #SWHRtalksHPV video series: https://ow.ly/gMEe50ZxbmW #SWHRtalksVaccines

August is National Immunization Awareness Month #NIAM. Do you wonder, how safe the HPV vaccine is? The #HPVvaccine is very safe and effective against 90% of HPV-related #cancers. Get you vaccine questions answered and check out the #SWHRtalksHPV Video Series: http://ow.ly/7uFM50NeaHi

An earlier #Alzheimers diagnosis can improve how and when patients access care. SWHR thanks Congress members Buchanan, Tonko, Collins, and Cortez Masto for their bipartisan leadership on the #ASAPAct to help expand access to earlier Alzheimer's disease detection. #ThisIsALZ

August is National #EyeExamMonth. When was your last eye exam? Regular eye exams can help detect eye diseases early and protect your vision over time. Learn more by exploring SWHR's free Guide to Women's Eye Health: https://ow.ly/gSEg50Zx341 #SWHRtalksEyeHealth

This August, SWHR recognizes #BreastfeedingMonth with Clinical Advisory Board member Dr. Lyndsey Harper, a board-certified OB/GYN. Learn more about the SWHR Clinical Advisory Board at https://swhr.org/about/clinical-advisory-board/

This week, Aug 1-7, marks #WorldBreastfeedingWeek. Aug is also National #BreastfeedingMonth. #Breastfeeding looks different for every family – but regardless of your journey, there are resources to help. Our parters at ACOG offers evidence-based guidance on breastfeeding: https://ow.ly/blq150Zx39q

New article: "This study aimed to investigate sex-specific brain patterns in major depressive disorder by stratifying patients according to both sex and disease course," authors write. Read more: https://ow.ly/9kVL50ZwMej

Sex differences in symptom-specific brain abnormalities across disease stages in depression - Biology of Sex Differences

Background The incidence and clinical manifestations of major depressive disorder (MDD) differ between sexes. This implies distinct neuropathological mechanisms. This study aimed to investigate sex-specific brain patterns in MDD by stratifying patients according to both sex and disease course. Methods We recruited 1170 participants (811 MDD patients and 359 healthy controls) who underwent T1-weighted and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging. We explored duration-stage-related, sex-specific differences in gray matter (GM), amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (ALFF), and...

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Life is already busy. Don’t let the flu pile on. A yearly flu shot helps lower the risk of flu illness and serious complications. Ask about your #FluVaccine before flu season begins. #AskForVax #VoicesForVaccines #NIAM26 #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth

NEW RESOURCE! SWHR released the Navigating Obesity Management and Treatment: A Patient Resource Guide for Women today. The guide helps women understand their obesity treatment options. Download your free #obesity care guide today: https://ow.ly/HLnb50ZuN3B #SWHRtalksObesity

Happening next week! Join us Aug 14 for "The State of Rare Autoimmune Diseases in Women," a webinar event about care, research, and policy impacting women living with rare autoimmune diseases: https://ow.ly/XO1U50ZtOrQ #SWHRtalksRareDisease #SWHRtalksAutoimmune

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek How are you building a postpartum support community? A network of support after delivery can improve your health and may include lactation and #breastfeeding support. Explore the SWHR Motherhood Guide: https://ow.ly/Q5cY50ZrXNq #SWHRtalksMaternalHealth