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ForwardMonday Concurrent Block 3: The Menopause Revolution: Redefining Aging with Lifestyle Medicine
For many women, menopause is a time of physical and emotional upheaval, often framed as a period to endure rather than embrace. Yet, this life stage presents a powerful opportunity for healthcare professionals to guide their patients toward adopting evidence-based lifestyle interventions that improve quality of life, mitigate chronic disease risk, and promote vitality for decades to come. This session is specifically designed for healthcare professionals who support women during the menopausal transition and beyond. It provides a deep dive into the scientific underpinnings of lifestyle medicine and its practical application to clinical care. By leveraging the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, clinicians can empower women to not only navigate menopause more comfortably but also build a strong foundation for lifelong health and well-being. This presentation will provide a comprehensive review of the latest research supporting lifestyle medicine interventions for menopausal women and practical, evidence-based strategies for integrating these approaches into clinical practice to enhance patient care and outcomes. Case studies and real-world examples illustrate how simple, yet impactful changes can lead to improved quality of life, decreased symptom burden, and reduced risks of chronic disease. By addressing the root causes of many menopausal symptoms and chronic disease risks, clinicians can play a transformative role in their patients' lives. Lifestyle medicine has been shown to decrease the frequency and severity of hot flashes, improve sleep quality, reduce dementia and cancer risks, and enhance physical and mental vitality in peri- and post-menopausal women. This session aims to empower healthcare professionals to confidently implement lifestyle medicine principles in their clinical care, providing tools to support their patients in adding years to their lives and life to their years. With a focus on actionable strategies and rooted in cutting-edge science, this presentation equips attendees to help their patients not only navigate menopause but thrive through it and beyond. By reframing menopause as a pivotal opportunity for intervention, clinicians can make a lasting impact—helping women embrace this stage of life with energy, strength, and clarity. Join us to transform the way you care for your midlife and mature female patients and elevate their health outcomes for years to come.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the role of nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and sleep optimization in mitigating symptoms and enhancing overall health during the menopausal transition.
- Identify effective strategies for integrating lifestyle medicine principles and evidence-based behavior change recommendations into clinical interactions with peri- and post-menopausal patients.
- Evaluate the impact of a whole-food, plant-based diet and other core pillars of lifestyle medicine on the prevention and management of age-related health concerns in women.
- Educate and motivate patients to view menopause as a pivotal opportunity to adopt lifestyle changes that significantly influence their long-term health trajectory, enhancing both lifespan and healthspan.
- Describe the evidence-based role of menopause hormone therapy (MHT), its risks and benefits, and the importance of a healthy lifestyle during the menopausal transition regardless of MHT use.
- Michelle Tollefson, MD, FACOG, DipABLM, FACLM
Available Credit
- 1.00 AAFP Prescribed
The AAFP has reviewed Monday Concurrent Block 3: The Menopause Revolution: Redefining Aging with Lifestyle Medicine and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/15/2025 to 1/15/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 ABIM Medical Knowledge
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participation completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
- 1.00 ABLM MOC
The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine has approved 1.00 maintenance of certification credits (MOC) for this learning activity.
- 1.00 ABS Accredited CME
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacists.
- 1.00 ACPE Technician
Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacy technicians.
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Rush Medical Center designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 ANCC
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- 1.00 APA
Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 1.00 CE credits in psychology. Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship in the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
- 1.00 ASWB
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- 1.00 Attendance
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- 1.00 CPEU
This Enduring material has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Completion of this activity awards 1.00 CPEUs.
- 1.00 NBC-HWC
The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) has approved 1.00 continuing education credits for this learning activity: .
- 1.00 Occupational Therapy CE
Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378) and occupational therapy (224.000220) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 1.00 continuing education credits.
- 1.00 Participation (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for non-MDs)
Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Physical Therapy CE
Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378) and occupational therapy (224.000220) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 1.00 continuing education credits.