Explore a heart-healthy approach to midlife in this informative presentation from the Mass General Midlife Women's Health Center Conference. Learn about the leading causes of death in the United States, with a focus on cardiovascular disease in women. Discover how cholesterol levels change after menopause and gain insights into assessing heart disease risk in individuals without known heart conditions. Delve into the importance of inflammation during the menopause transition and understand the details of a related study. Gain valuable knowledge from Emily Lau, MD, MPH, Director of the Menopause, Hormones and Cardiovascular Disease Clinic at Mass General's Corrigan Minehan Heart Center, as she shares essential information for living well during midlife.