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b'I am delighted to have the privilege of reconnecting with Dr. Deb Matthew today. She joined me once before on Episode 259. She is a distinguished best-selling author, international speaker, and dedicated educator known as the Happy Hormone Doctor.\\xa0\\nCardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, causing one of every 3.2 deaths among women annually. In our conversation today, Dr. Matthew and I delve into the realm of cardiovascular disease, exploring the benefits of hormone replacement therapy, essential laboratory testing, medications, and the neurocognitive changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause. We also focus on lifestyle, gut testing, and the all-time favorite topic of weight loss resistance.\\xa0\\nStay tuned for today\\u2019s engaging, enriching, and enlightening discussion with Dr. Deb Matthew.\\n\\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\\n\\nHow HRT reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease\\xa0\\n\\nHow long-term use of estrogen can reduce the risk of heart disease over time\\n\\nWhy should you do a hormone panel before starting HRT?\\n\\nHow cortisol levels impact cardiovascular health\\n\\nHow the coronary calcium score helps to predict heart attack risk\\n\\nCholesterol markers and their significance in cardiovascular risk assessment\\n\\nManaging cholesterol levels in perimenopausal women\\n\\nThe importance of addressing underlying hormonal imbalances in women to mitigate cognitive decline and lipid disorders\\n\\nThe connection between gut health and brain fog\\n\\nHow women\\u2019s testosterone levels impact their cognition and motivation\\n\\nHormone imbalance and weight loss resistance in women\\n\\n\\xa0\\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\\n\\nFollow on Twitter\\n\\n\\nInstagram\\n\\nLinkedIn\\n\\nCheck out Cynthia\\u2019s website.\\n\\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com.\\n\\n\\nConnect with Dr. Deb Matthew\\n\\nOn her website\\n\\n\\nFacebook\\n\\nInstagram\\n\\n\\nDr. Deb Mathew\\u2019s book This is Not Normal on Amazon or download the ebook\\xa0\\nPrevious Episode featuring Dr. Matthew\\nEp. 295: HRT\\u2019s Impact on Women\\u2019s Health Through Time with Dr. Deb Matthew'