Preventive screening 40+ + CV/bone + stroke prevention

Climaxing: New ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines (2026) lower LDL targets, universal Lp(a) screening, calcium scoring. Large Lancet study (2.4M women) shows PMOS/PCOS carries 4.4x heart risk. Planetary health diet linked to 28% lower CVD risk. FDA approved blood test for colon cancer screening. Eating speed affects blood sugar. AFib warning signs. Midlife fitness linked to longer health span. Recent additions: ACS mammogram guidelines, pregnancy CV health as risk marker, 6 foods to lower triglycerides, 5 anti-inflammatory snacks, UK Biobank study showing early menopause spikes BP, new NHANES data showing prediabetes in menopausal women rose from 24% to 35% (1 in 3 unrecognized), 7 snacks that spike blood pressure, oncologist's guide to distinguishing fibroids from uterine cancer symptoms. Also added: perimenopause as a preventive window, perimenopause heart risk tests (ApoB, Lp(a), fasting insulin, hsCRP, CAC), low-fat diet reduces dietary AGEs, Planetary Health Diet study reinforces 28% lower CVD risk. Perimenopause misdiagnosis article (39% misdiagnosis rate, FSH limitations). Age at menarche study clarifies heart risk changes due to menopause vs aging. 5 signs of prediabetes. Large cohort study links meal timing to mortality – later first meal (after 12pm) and eating after midnight associated with ~2.5 years shorter life expectancy. Subtle heart attack sign (nausea) article. Blood pressure pills article – new AHA/ACC BP treatment thresholds add 9.7M newly eligible Americans. Statin article debunks side effect myths. New perimenopause confusion study (42% uncertainty in 40-44 age group). Family doctor heart health article covers stress, symptom differences, pregnancy risks, Essential 8 checklist. Combined sodium-potassium strategy for hypertension. Outsmarting perimenopause (Harvard Health) reinforces perimenopause as intervention window. Eating through perimenopause – practical Mediterranean diet guidance. General health overview for women 50+ reinforces screening, bone health, heart, strength, sleep, self-advocacy. Omega-3 benefits for women over 40. Today read: 'The health checks every woman should prioritise after 40' – solid preventive screening checklist for midlife women. Also read: two new studies on premature menopause – one linking to 21% higher AF risk, another to 12% higher BP risk (UK Biobank). These reinforce early screening and HT discussion for women with early menopause. New today: Pregnancy complications study introduces prediction model using pregnancy history, PCOS, etc. to identify heart disease risk earlier – reinforces pregnancy history as critical risk marker for women over 40. Also read: expert Q&A on Lipfendra, a new oral PCSK9 inhibitor approved July 2026, offering a pill alternative to statins for LDL lowering – timely for heart health discussions. Also read: '5 Signs of Chronic Kidney Disease Most People Mistake for Dehydration' – raises awareness of CKD in women over 40 with hypertension/diabetes, encourages proactive testing. Also read: 'Women Over 40 Often Mistake These Symptoms for Normal Aging' – reinforces not dismissing symptoms; covers osteoporosis, Parkinson's, heart disease. Also read: RACGP clinical review linking menopause to accelerated CVD risk with clear MHT timing guidance – comprehensive GP-level reference reinforcing key messages.