Bones, Athletes, and the Weird Evolutionary Math of Menopause
This episode covers three research papers published in June and July 2026. Nykki looks at a simulation study proposing that menopause evolved as a solution to an even more brutal midlife energy problem, a clinical review calling out the gaps in sports medicine care for women across their lifespan, and a randomized trial on how to prevent the bone loss rebound that can happen when women stop taking denosumab. Key Takeaways: • A 2026 simulation study argues menopause may have evolved partly because the energy demands of simultaneously supporting older dependent children and aging parents made…
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