Strength training vs swimming – which is best after 45?
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What is the main focus of today’s Age Better episode?
Hello, I'm Liz Earl, and welcome along to Age Better. It is that time of the week when we shine a light on you, your questions, your healthy aging. Mondays are all about me providing you with research backed, no nonsense answers to those questions. And the best ways to get in touch, if you do have a question, is via email, or you can drop us a WhatsApp or even send us a lovely voice note. All the details for contact are in the episode description and at the end of the show. So then, on today's show, can HRT help with hormone-related skin breakouts? An anonymous listener is keen to find out. Mandy has been in touch to ask about histamine intolerance. Then Claire has an HRT-related concern. I'll be unpacking that for her.
And swimming. In on the list, we know it's good for us, but how does it compare to other forms of resistance training? Louise is keen to find out. And finally, I'll be sharing my thoughts on how to tackle loose and wrinkly skin on the body for Nicola. Right, so to kick us off today, then we are jumping in with a message from Anonymous. And they say, Hi Liz, I'm such a fan. I feel so empowered going into my 40s, knowing so much more about the menopause. My mum won't take HRT due to beliefs around the links to breast cancer. So working hard to educate and inform her, thanks to you. I have a question regarding adult acne. I believe my skin flare-ups are linked to fluctuating hormones, as my skin can be lovely and clear, and then I'll have a significant breakout, often around my period, which has led to scarring, and they can be very painful and sore.
I've noticed other symptoms, such as my skin being more sensitive, not just on my face, feeling irritated more easily, my Cycle changing in lengths most months, sweats in the night, and some brain fog. I'm nearly 41. My skin flare-ups are occurring on my chin and jaw and really impacting how I feel. I've even cancelled plans as a result. Would HRT help my acne? I eat very well, limit sugar, I exercise regularly, including weights, I prioritize sleep. And take good omega-3 supplements and vitamin D and magnesium. I have a good skincare routine, double cleanse, tone and moisturizer.
Can Hormone Replacement Therapy help adult acne and hormonal breakouts?
I'm at a loss with what to do or try next. Any advice on HRT if it would help and the best type to ask for would be much appreciated. Thank you for all you do, guiding women through the midlife maze. Thank you very much. For that, anonymous. And gosh, first of all, I'm just going to talk about your mum. It's so sad, isn't it, that this. This just ingrained belief that This misinformed belief is That HRT, modern transdermal, safe, body identical estrogen, is going to cause breast cancer and be a significant risk factor. It's just so sad and so depressing, actually. You know, we talk about it all the time and you kind of assume that everybody's kind of got the good news and that they understand the risks and the benefits.
Uh and, you know, it it's just, yeah, it's devastating. Anyway, I do hope that you manage to have that conversation with your mum, but actually, do you know you need to have it with yourself. as well, because what you're describing is very much in line with perimenopause and you know, you're nearly forty one. So classic age, you know, classic is mid forties, but that's average. Which means that a significant number of women before and after will be perimenopausal. It's also very interesting, women who are of South Asian descent also have much earlier perimenopause, much more common in your late 30s, for example. So there are so many factors. Genetics, you know, I know that there are women in their 20s who can go through perimenopause, and I really feel for them because.
GPs so often are simply not aware and put it down to a multitude of other factors. So for me, it would be having that conversation early. Because you're under the age of 45, a blood test would be appropriate. Over the age of 45, the NHS doesn't recommend it because hormones fluctuate all the time and you're likely to get a false positive or a false negative. But you know, your natural.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main focus of today’s Age Better episode?
0:03–2:34
2
Can Hormone Replacement Therapy help adult acne and hormonal breakouts?
2:34–6:11
3
Is histamine intolerance causing itchy skin, hay‑fever and IBS symptoms?
6:11–9:28
4
Does swimming count as resistance exercise for women over 45?
9:28–11:57
5
How does strength training compare to swimming for muscle and bone health after 45?
11:57–14:21
6
What are the best simple skincare steps for hormonal acne?
14:21–17:48
7
How can I improve loose, crepey skin after weight loss and menopause?
17:48–21:42
8
What practical tips can I use to combine swimming, walking and strength work for overall fitness?
21:42–36:39
Speakers
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