Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — heart disease prevention

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, and the risk dramatically increases with menopause as estrogen levels decline. In this in-depth clinical article, Dr. Sherry LaBeck of ZRT Laboratory explains how estrogen protects the cardiovascular system through nitric oxide production, endothelial function, blood lipid regulation and anti-inflammatory mechanisms — and why the timing of estrogen replacement therapy is critical to its cardioprotective effect.

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, yet one of the most powerful tools for reducing risk — omega-3 fish oil — is widely underused. In this post, Dr Elise Schroeder interviews naturopathic physician Dr Aimee Gould Shunney to explore how fish oil supports heart health, improves cholesterol profiles, and reduces inflammation. Plus, why testing matters if you eat fish regularly.