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Infinite Health with Dr. Arasi MaranAuthor: TopHealth Media
Infinite Health with Dr. Arasi Maran (formerly Reboot with Dr. Arasi Maran) is a physician-led podcast focused on making clear, evidence-based decisions for long-term health.Each episode explores how to think more intelligently about biomarkers, risk, and prevention - cutting through trends, hype, and oversimplified advice. Rather than chasing quick fixes or optimization culture, the show emphasizes calm, structured, long-horizon thinking grounded in real science and clinical judgment.This is health without theatrics.No fluff. No hype. Just evidence-based thinking - for the long run. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Hormone Replacement Therapy: Separating Fact from Fear for Menopause, Heart Health, and Breast Cancer
Episode 12
Thursday, 6 August, 2026
Welcome to Infinite Health. Today's episode tackles one of the most critical and confusing issues facing women as they approach menopause: hormone replacement therapy (HRT). With one in three women over 50 taking HRT, questions swirl around whether it protects the heart or puts breast health at risk. To unravel the facts from the fear, Dr. Arasi Maran, a cardiologist who specializes in coronary artery disease in women and treats breast cancer survivors, giving her unique insight at the intersection of these major health concerns. Together, we’ll break down the latest evidence on HRT’s benefits and risks, debunk persistent myths, and offer a practical, personalized framework for navigating menopause with confidence. If you or someone you love is facing menopause, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.00:00 Specializing in women's heart health04:08 Discussing menopause fears06:47 Effects of menopause on body composition11:12 Discussing bioidentical hormones14:11 Transdermal vs. oral estrogen risks17:59 Impact of stopping HRT on cancer risk22:23 Breast cancer survivors and HRT discussion24:41 HRT advice for women in 50s28:15 Assessing risks for HRT decisions33:10 Managing hot flashes with medication and lifestyle35:25 Choosing the Right HRT Plan
