What Your GP Might Be Missing About Your Health After 40
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What if feeling healthy doesn't necessarily mean you're healthy? And what if your blood tests are telling only part of the story?
In this episode of the Biohackher Podcast, I sit down with Dr Aarielle Turner, a preventative health doctor at Everlab, to explore why women's health risks are so often overlooked and how we can take a more proactive approach to ageing.
For decades, healthcare has largely focused on treating illness once symptoms appear. But what if we could identify potential risks years earlier?
Dr Turner explains why women in their 40s, 50s and 60s need to pay particular attention to their cardiovascular, metabolic and bone health, especially during perimenopause and menopause, when hormonal changes can significantly influence their long-term health.
We discuss why seemingly normal blood results don't always tell the full story, the health checks worth discussing with your doctor, and how to distinguish valuable preventative testing from expensive investigations that may do more harm than good.
We also explore why you can be slim, active and eating well yet still have underlying metabolic risk factors, and why women need to feel empowered to advocate for their health rather than accepting that their symptoms are simply a normal part of ageing.
Episode timestamps
00:00 – Why preventative healthcare matters even when you feel well
02:51 – Prevention versus early detection and health optimisation
05:57 – Are advanced scans and health trackers always beneficial?
09:36 – The overlooked health risks for women over 40
13:53 – Why normal blood tests don't always tell the full story
16:38 – Essential health screenings and when to discuss them
21:09 – Are advanced health tests and biological age tests worth it?
23:54 – How menopause changes your heart, metabolic and bone health
27:28 – Can you be slim but metabolically unhealthy?
29:25 – How family history influences your long-term health risks
31:09 – Which lifestyle changes should you prioritise?
32:47 – Skin cancer prevention and the importance of skin checks
35:48 – When lifestyle changes aren't enough
38:16 – Affordable preventative health strategies
41:11 – Three practical steps to take at your next GP appointment
About our guest
Dr Aarielle Turner is Women's Health Lead at Everlab, an Australian preventive and longevity health company, where she leads clinical content, governance, and education across women's health. She is also co-owner and principal of a GP and aesthetics clinic in the NSW Southern Highlands. A Specialist General Practitioner, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Accredited Lifestyle Medicine Doctor, and Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor, her clinical focus spans perimenopause, menopause, and menopausal hormone therapy MHT/HRT, alongside preventive, metabolic, and skin health.
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Disclaimer: This episode is for general education and does not replace personalised medical advice. Discuss screening, testing and treatment decisions with your healthcare professional.
