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Anger Management

“Unraveling Midlife: How Women’s Anger Traits Cool with Age”

Anger isn’t just a fleeting emotion—it plays a deeper role in women’s mental and physical health during midlife. A groundbreaking study tracking over 500 women aged 35 to 55 reveals that anger traits like outbursts and hostility tend to diminish with age and menopause progression. This shift could signal enhanced emotional regulation during and after the reproductive transition. Surprisingly, the only form of anger that remained steady was suppressed anger.

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2 hours ago

July 4, 2025

Tomy E.

The menopause transition is a significant milestone in a woman’s life, marked by hormonal changes that can impact her mental health. While there has been extensive research on depression during this period, the relationship between age and emotional arousal, including anger, remains relatively understudied. A new study published online in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society, sheds light on this aspect, revealing a surprising decline in women’s anger traits starting at midlife.

Anger is often confused with hostility, but these emotions have distinct characteristics. Anger refers to antagonism toward someone or something, whereas hostility implies a fear-eliciting emotion and a propensity for constant readiness to fight. Previous studies have explored the link between anger and heart disease in midlife women, showing that increased trait anger (anger proneness) is associated with higher blood pressure and carotid atherosclerosis.

However, no study has examined how anger traits progress through the menopause transition until now. This new analysis involved over 500 women aged 35 to 55 years, aiming to investigate the impact of aging and reproductive-aging stages on their reports of anger. The results indicate that chronological age is significantly related to most anger measures, including anger temperament, anger reaction, anger expressed aggressively, and hostility. These forms of anger decrease substantially with age, suggesting better emotion regulation during midlife.

The study also found that reproductive-aging stages affect anger, resulting in a decline after the late-reproductive stages. This suggests that as women enter menopause, they become more adept at managing their emotions. It is essential to conduct further research on women’s anger in everyday life to inform effective emotion regulation and anger management strategies for midlife and older women.

Dr. Monica Christmas, associate medical director for The Menopause Society, emphasizes the importance of educating women about potential mood changes during vulnerable windows and actively managing symptoms to improve overall quality of life and health.

Source:The Menopause Society

Original Link:https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250702214151.htm

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Adult-Onset Type 1 Diabetes: A Silent Threat to Cardiovascular Health

A recent study published in the European Heart Journal has shed light on a concerning phenomenon – adult-onset type 1 diabetes, which significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and death. The study, conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, reveals that individuals who develop type 1 diabetes in adulthood are more likely to experience cardiovascular complications compared to those with early-onset diabetes.

The researchers analyzed data from over 10,000 people diagnosed with adult-onset type 1 diabetes between 2001 and 2020. They found that these individuals had a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death from various causes, including cancer and infections. The study’s findings emphasize the importance of early detection and management of type 1 diabetes in adults.

The main factors contributing to the poor prognosis associated with adult-onset type 1 diabetes are smoking, obesity, and poor glucose control. The researchers noted that individuals with this condition were less likely to use assistive devices such as insulin pumps, which could have improved their outcomes.

However, the study’s findings also highlight a silver lining – the potential for significant improvement in prognosis through prevention of smoking and obesity, and optimal glucose management. By addressing these modifiable risk factors, healthcare providers can help individuals with adult-onset type 1 diabetes mitigate the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death.

The researchers plan to continue investigating adult-onset type 1 diabetes, exploring topics such as risk factors for developing the disease, microvascular complications, and optimal treatment strategies. Their goal is to shed light on these critical issues in the coming years, ultimately improving outcomes for individuals affected by this condition.