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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Noom Launches Free Menopause Education Hub in Partnership with Menopause Advocate Tamsen Fadal
Leveraging Noom's evidence-based behavior change program, the Menopause Education Hub provides vital guidance for women experiencing the hormonal transitions of menopause. Tamsen Fadal joins Noom as the brand's first-ever Official Menopause Awareness Advocate. NEW YORK, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noom, the leading digital healthcare company committed to chronic disease prevention and empowering people to live better longer, today announced its new Menopause Education Hub aimed at helping women navigate this life transition with tools and support developed in partnership with NYT bestselling author, podcaster and filmmaker Tamsen Fadal. The platform launches during National Women's Health Month, which each year encourages women of all ages to prioritize their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. As menopause approaches, fluctuating hormone levels can negatively affect how the body metabolizes sugar and fat, and also cause more intense hunger signals—often leading to symptoms like mood changes, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and weight gain. In addition, women lose 3-8% of their muscle mass during menopause—even if diet and exercise habits stay the same. The personalized content of Noom's Menopause Education Hub is designed to guide women throughout every step of this important life transition with support from compassionate coaches, clinicians and the community, covering topics including: Common menopause symptoms Menopause weight gain & nutrition How to advocate for yourself & find the right doctor Emotional & mental health Relationships during menopause Self-care tips & healthy aging support 'The Menopause Education Hub will include stories from my own personal journey with menopause, tips on how to manage symptoms, advice on how to choose a doctor, talk to family and friends, plus so much more,' Fadal explains. 'I've found magic in menopause, and I hope through these resources that Noom members will too.' A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link. After more than three decades as a news anchor, Fadal pivoted her career toward women's advocacy when a sudden hot flash while anchoring the evening news changed the course of her life. Known as social media's 'midlife mentor,' her groundbreaking documentary, The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause (PBS), and book, How To Menopause, Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before (Hachette 2025), aim to help women in menopause who are looking for answers. 'For years, Tamsen's advocacy has driven forward policies that eliminate the stigma of menopause and help women feel empowered,' said Dr. Karen Mann, Medical Director of Noom. 'Anchored by her stories, our Menopause Hub will provide a new platform of resources for women who often feel isolated and frustrated during this time of their lives, leveraging Tamsen's expertise and compassion to help them navigate this transition and ultimately feel like themselves again.' In the coming months, Noom and Fadal will continue to partner on the development of additional resources for the Menopause Education Hub, including quarterly virtual screenings of The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, followed by live Q&A sessions with Fadal to foster open conversations and provide support for women navigating menopause. About Noom: Noom is the leading whole-person health platform, combining personalized medication with psychology, to motivate healthy habits and empower healthy aging. By gamifying behavior change, Noom makes it easy, fun, and rewarding to make health a habit, so as to add a vibrant decade to every life. Noom Health works with leading health plans and employers offering Noom Med, Noom Weight, Noom GLP-1 Companion, and Noom Diabetes Management and Diabetes Prevention Program to millions. The company has been awarded multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and was the first mobile application to be recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a certified diabetes prevention program. With offices in New York City and Princeton, NJ, Noom has been named one of Inc.'s Best Places to Work, Quartz's Best Workplaces for Remote Workers, and Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology. For more information, please visit subscribe to our blog, or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Contact:Brandyn Bissingercomms@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Secret Joins the Menopause Movement with Let's Talk Menopause and New York Times Bestselling Author Tamsen Fadal
The #1 Clinical antiperspirant and most awarded whole body deodorant brand addresses sweat and body odor challenges during menopause CINCINNATI, May 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In time for Women's Health Month in May, Secret, a leading brand in women's personal care, is shining a spotlight on menopause, a subject that has largely remained taboo despite it being a natural phase of life for all women. To encourage more conversation on menopause and support for all women, Secret is joining forces with Tamsen Fadal, menopause advocate and author of The New York Times Best Seller How to Menopause. This partnership aims to equip women with the tools they need to better manage symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, and the transition into perimenopause and menopause. The new Secret Whole Body Dry Feel Deodorant is the brand's first aluminum-free sweat control deodorant that delivers 24/7 protection from pits to privates, utilizing plant-based ingredients to absorb sweat and neutralize odor. As a complement, the new Secret Clinical Dry Spray provides proven sweat protection, offering 2x more protection than ordinary antiperspirants. Its weightless, quick-drying formula leaves no residue, ensuring comfort and confidence throughout the day or night. Applying this duo before bedtime helps tackle odor-causing bacteria and provides up to 10 hours of overnight dry feel so women wake up feeling fresh. "There are many symptoms associated with menopause and one of the most common is persistent body odor," said Tamsen Fadal, New York Times Bestselling author of How to Menopause. "Personally, this symptom affected me the most which is one of the reasons why I teamed up with Secret because I want to empower women to confidently navigate the changes their bodies are going through. Secret is an important part of my daily regimen, and I hope this helps other women be better equipped to manage similar symptoms as well." To further its commitment, Secret is an official charity partner of Let's Talk Menopause, a national non-profit organization invested in changing the conversation around menopause, so women get the information they need and the healthcare they deserve. Secret collaborated with Tamsen Fadal on a special episode of the organization's "Hello Menopause!" podcast, which is hosted by style expert, entrepreneur and fierce advocate for women's health, Stacy London. Available on April 30, the conversation dives into their personal experiences and the latest research on menopause as they discuss all things body odor, hot flashes, and more. "We recognize that menopause is a natural and significant stage in a woman's life, deserving of celebration and support, not stigma or shame. Partnering with a brand like Secret is a natural extension of our mission at Let's Talk Menopause," says Samara Daly, Let's Talk Menopause Co-Founder. "Just as Secret has always been a reliable partner for women in their everyday lives, we are committed to providing access to essential resources, fostering open and honest conversations, and championing a positive and empowering narrative around menopause." Every woman's menopause journey is unique, but being prepared for changes like hot flashes, night sweats, and body odor can help women better manage these symptoms. Secret Clinical Antiperspirant and Whole Body Dry Feel Deodorant provide all-day freshness everywhere – from your pits to your chest, inner thighs, back and feet. "For many women, menopause can feel isolating, but women don't have to go through it alone," says Kate DiCarlo, Senior Communications Director, Personal Care, Procter & Gamble. "Together with our partners, Secret empowers women and communities through resources and support, including providing products they can rely on, so that they feel confident every day no matter what." "Menopause is not having a moment; it's having a movement," shared Tamsen. The New York Times Bestseller, How to Menopause, is available in bookstores and retailers nationwide. Now on its third season, Hello, Menopause! features real menopause stories with real people and is available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. Secret Deodorant is available at major retailers nationwide. For more information visit About Procter & Gamble P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at About Let's Talk Menopause Let's Talk Menopause (LTM) is a national nonprofit organization invested in destigmatizing menopause and changing the conversation around it, so women get the information they need and the healthcare they deserve. LTM aims to empower women to navigate all stages of menopause, advocate for comprehensive menopause care to become a medical community standard, educate the public, and help women in the menopause transition find inclusive, compassionate community and support. View source version on Contacts Secret Deodorant Press TeamCitizen Relationssecret@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
01-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Secret Joins the Menopause Movement with Let's Talk Menopause and New York Times Bestselling Author Tamsen Fadal
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In time for Women's Health Month in May, Secret, a leading brand in women's personal care, is shining a spotlight on menopause, a subject that has largely remained taboo despite it being a natural phase of life for all women. To encourage more conversation on menopause and support for all women, Secret is joining forces with Tamsen Fadal, menopause advocate and author of The New York Times Best Seller How to Menopause. This partnership aims to equip women with the tools they need to better manage symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, and the transition into perimenopause and menopause. There are many symptoms associated with menopause and one of the most common is persistent body odor,' said Tamsen Fadal, New York Times Bestselling author of How to Menopause. The new Secret Whole Body Dry Feel Deodorant is the brand's first aluminum-free sweat control deodorant that delivers 24/7 protection from pits to privates, utilizing plant-based ingredients to absorb sweat and neutralize odor. As a complement, the new Secret Clinical Dry Spray provides proven sweat protection, offering 2x more protection than ordinary antiperspirants. Its weightless, quick-drying formula leaves no residue, ensuring comfort and confidence throughout the day or night. Applying this duo before bedtime helps tackle odor-causing bacteria and provides up to 10 hours of overnight dry feel so women wake up feeling fresh. 'There are many symptoms associated with menopause and one of the most common is persistent body odor,' said Tamsen Fadal, New York Times Bestselling author of How to Menopause. 'Personally, this symptom affected me the most which is one of the reasons why I teamed up with Secret because I want to empower women to confidently navigate the changes their bodies are going through. Secret is an important part of my daily regimen, and I hope this helps other women be better equipped to manage similar symptoms as well.' To further its commitment, Secret is an official charity partner of Let's Talk Menopause, a national non-profit organization invested in changing the conversation around menopause, so women get the information they need and the healthcare they deserve. Secret collaborated with Tamsen Fadal on a special episode of the organization's 'Hello Menopause!' podcast, which is hosted by style expert, entrepreneur and fierce advocate for women's health, Stacy London. Available on April 30, the conversation dives into their personal experiences and the latest research on menopause as they discuss all things body odor, hot flashes, and more. 'We recognize that menopause is a natural and significant stage in a woman's life, deserving of celebration and support, not stigma or shame. Partnering with a brand like Secret is a natural extension of our mission at Let's Talk Menopause,' says Samara Daly, Let's Talk Menopause Co-Founder. 'Just as Secret has always been a reliable partner for women in their everyday lives, we are committed to providing access to essential resources, fostering open and honest conversations, and championing a positive and empowering narrative around menopause.' Every woman's menopause journey is unique, but being prepared for changes like hot flashes, night sweats, and body odor can help women better manage these symptoms. Secret Clinical Antiperspirant and Whole Body Dry Feel Deodorant provide all-day freshness everywhere – from your pits to your chest, inner thighs, back and feet. 'For many women, menopause can feel isolating, but women don't have to go through it alone,' says Kate DiCarlo, Senior Communications Director, Personal Care, Procter & Gamble. 'Together with our partners, Secret empowers women and communities through resources and support, including providing products they can rely on, so that they feel confident every day no matter what.' 'Menopause is not having a moment; it's having a movement,' shared Tamsen. The New York Times Bestseller, How to Menopause, is available in bookstores and retailers nationwide. Now on its third season, Hello, Menopause! features real menopause stories with real people and is available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. Secret Deodorant is available at major retailers nationwide. For more information visit About Procter & Gamble P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at About Let's Talk Menopause Let's Talk Menopause (LTM) is a national nonprofit organization invested in destigmatizing menopause and changing the conversation around it, so women get the information they need and the healthcare they deserve. LTM aims to empower women to navigate all stages of menopause, advocate for comprehensive menopause care to become a medical community standard, educate the public, and help women in the menopause transition find inclusive, compassionate community and support.
Forbes
27-04-2025
- Health
- Forbes
TV Journalist Tamsen Fadal Discusses ‘How To Menopause'
Tamsen Fadal first experienced perimenopause symptoms as a TV anchor when she was in her 40s. She ... More would have such symptoms live on TV, didn't realize at the time she going through perimenopause and felt like she was 'losing control' of her own body. (Photo by) There have been lots of 'how to' books out there, including some very oddly specific ones such as How to Survive a Robot Uprising and How to Avoid Huge Ships. But apparently there weren't enough readily available and credible 'how to' books on menopause when Tamsen Fadal was first experiencing perimenopause symptoms as a TV news anchor when she was in her 40s. She would have such symptoms on live TV, didn't realize at the time she going through perimenopause and felt like she was 'losing control' of her own body. After she eventually discovered what was going on, she received little guidance on how to deal with her symptoms even from her gynecologist, you know the type of person who in theory should know all about this normal transition during midlife. That motivated Fadal to put her investigative journalistic skills to work and write the book How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before. I recently talked to Fadal about her experiences with perimenopause and menopause and what motivated her to write the book, along with do other things to raise awareness around these topics. 'There's a lot of ageism and stigma around perimenopause and menopause, lots of shame,' Fadal explained. 'A woman seems to fall off the timeline past her reproductive years.' That's despite perimenopause being the totally natural transition from the potential childbearing phase of your life into menopause, as I've detailed previously in Forbes. And, news flash, childbearing is just one of the things that you may or may not choose to do in your life if you are a woman. It shouldn't necessarily define you. Speaking of news, Fadal, now 54 years of age, has had a long career in TV journalism after graduating from the University of South Florida with a degree in journalism. Her first broadcasting anchor gig was for WHNZ Radio in Tampa, Florida. She subsequently became a reporter for WPGH-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, WFTV in Orlando, Florida, WOWK-TV in Charleston, West Virginia, KYW-TV in Philadelphia and WCBS and WPIX in New York City. At WPIX, she anchored the morning news five days a week. She also co-starred as a dating coach in the Lifetime TV series 'Matched In Manhattan' and served as the host and executive producer of 'The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal" on The Broadway Channel. Along the way, she's garnered various journalism awards including several local Emmy awards. It was on live TV when she was blindsided by hot flash symptoms, experiencing stuff like heart palpitations and brain fog. This prompted her to go the bathroom and get down on the floor in order to cool down her body. You can imagine how the words 'live TV' and 'not knowing what's going on' don't go quite well together. Fadal eventually realized that she was experiencing symptoms of perimenopause. But it took some investigating on her own to fully understand what she was going through. That's because the doctors she encountered didn't seem fully versed in such subjects. Fadal lamented that doctors can leave medical school with little attention to the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause and how to deal with them. The symptoms of perimenopause result from the levels of estrogen and progesterone being secreted by your ovaries progressively dropping over time. Such hormones are responsible for regulating your menstrual cycle, which is the cycle during which your ovaries produce an egg or eggs and your uterus gets ready for the possible implantation of an egg if that egg gets fertilized. Fadal described such symptoms as 'debilitating' and added, 'I was not able to sleep.' Such symptoms are common with perimenopause. So are things like your menstrual periods getting less regular, changing in the duration, frequency or heaviness, and stuff like mood changes, hot flashes, night sweats, urinary issues, decreases in libido and vaginal dryness. Again, such symptoms are common and natural as perimenopause and then menopause are natural phases of midlife with hot flashes, night sweats, and difficulty sleeping being among the most frequent. But workplaces and the rest of society in many ways still do not make them seem natural. 'It can impact your career,' she said. 'A lot of women leave the workplace. It impacted my confidence. I was not alone with that.' Fadal's book talks about what do when you experience symptoms and how to advocate for yourself at work, such asking for more flexible working hours and more accommodating situations. 'It's a delicate balance,' Fadal warned. 'You don't want to feel stigmatized or dismissed. It's not an easy conversation for everyone to have.' So, in the book, she suggested starting small and not asking for big demands right off the bat. She also wrote about identifying people you can trust to bring up the topic, being prepared for conversations, being honest and knowing your rights. She acknowledged the presence of, surprise, surprise, sexism, ageism and racism in many workplaces. But she also emphasized that women make up half the workforce. So, rather than lose such talent, workplaces may want to install reasonable accommodations. Pictured here are (L-R) Joanna Lamarca Mathisen, Naomi Watts, Tamsen Fadal and Denise Pines at a ... More screening of "The M Factor: Shredding The Silence On Menopause" on October 18, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by) Of course, it would be easier if society in general were more attuned to and open to talking about perimenopause and menopause. Fadal's book is just one of things that she has been doing to bring these topics out from taboo land into the public light. She and her team have also created a film called the "The M Factor: Shredding The Silence On Menopause" to shine more light what's described on her website as 'the unspoken challenges women face during menopause, revealing the gaps in medical education, the disparities in treatment, and the true impact on our physical and mental health. This film is about empowering every woman to take control of her health and advocate for change.' If you are experiencing symptoms that seem to be interfering with you daily life in any way, one of the last things you should do is suffer in silence. That would be akin to breaking your arm and simply saying, 'I'll use the other one.' Instead, it's better to ask questions and talk to others as Fadal did. 'Journalist love interviewing and asking questions,' explained Fadal. After all, you want to make sure that you are writing the story of your own life rather than anyone else. And if you are a woman, especially in your 40s or 50s, it is natural to have perimenopause and menopause as part of your storylines.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Let's Talk Menopause Brings Nation's Top Experts to Dallas for Groundbreaking Symposium
DALLAS, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's Talk Menopause (LTM), the national nonprofit dedicated to empowering women with education and advocacy, is proud to announce its Third Annual Menoposium, "Are You There Doctor? It's Me, Menopause". This in-person symposium will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 7:45 am to 1:00 pm CT at the Warwick Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist and menopause advocate Tamsen Fadal, this half-day gathering brings together the foremost voices in menopause care, education, and advocacy to help women and providers navigate the challenges and opportunities of midlife health. The extraordinary lineup of speakers includes Dr. Mary Claire Haver, OB/GYN, best-selling author and Menopause and Culinary Medicine Specialist; Dr. Jessica Shepherd, OB/GYN, longevity expert, menopause advocate and founder of Dallas-based Sanctum Med + Wellness and Dr. Cheryl Kinney, Director of the Dallas-based Center for Female Health and Hormone Disorders, 2025 President-Elect of The Menopause Society, and menopause and sexual medicine expert who brings decades of clinical experience and leadership in women's health. Speakers also include Dr. Kelly Casperson, Dr. Judith Joseph, Dr. Shelby Harris, Dr. Maria Sophocles, Dr. Sharon Malone, Dr. Robin Noble, and Dr. Vanessa Soviero—making this one of the most comprehensive menopause-focused events in the country. This symposium is for anyone experiencing menopause, perimenopause, or post menopause—or those supporting them—as well as healthcare professionals seeking to provide better care. "There's never been a more important time to talk about menopause," said Donna Klassen, Co-Founder of Let's Talk Menopause. "Millions of women are suffering in silence, dismissed by outdated myths or underinformed care. This Menoposium is about breaking that silence—offering research-based guidance from the nation's top experts, and building a community of support and empowerment." LTM invites the press and public to attend this one-of-a-kind event. Tickets are $50pp. A limited number of free and discounted tickets are available to those who require financial assistance. Continental breakfast and networking begins at 7:45am, followed by a dynamic program at 8:15am-1:00pm CT. Register at LTM is grateful for the generous support of the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, Bayer, Versalie, Pfizer and Astellas. View original content: SOURCE Let's Talk Menopause Sign in to access your portfolio
