Weightlifting can be intimidating even for the most active among us. Maybe it’s terms like “dead lifting” or the general confusion that comes along with figuring out the weight machines at the gym. Whatever the reason, only 17 percent of older Americans lift weights. But here’s the thing: lifting weights is important for healthy aging.
Ever feel like you’re twice as stressed as the men in your life? You’re not hallucinating. Though no one is immune to stress, women are more likely than men to report rising stress levels. What’s more: stress impacts women’s health differently, too. Here are just a few of the ways that stress messes with your body.
With spring on the horizon, so is allergy season. If you’re one of the many people stocking up on antihistamines, you’re probably already aware of the side effects: dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea. But there’s one side effect you may not be familiar with: vaginal dryness. It stands to reason that if allergy meds dry
Wrinkles, age spots, and dryness — oh, my! When signs of age begin to appear on your skin, it can feel like a harsh wake-up call. But you’re definitely not alone: Most women experience changes in their skin after 40. Hormonal changes can bring on dryness, redness, sensitivity, even acne. With so many products on
A change in your breasts, like a breast lump or pain, can be incredibly alarming. It’s like to send countless questions racing through your head: Is it serious? Should I see a doctor? Could it be breast cancer? Before you assume the worst, know that there are several common breast issues that aren’t cancer.
Though many people use the word menopause to mean the years of a woman’s life after her periods stop, menopause is actually a single day. It’s the one-year anniversary of a woman’s last period. Every day after that is postmenopause — and for up to eight years before that can be a time known as perimenopause.
Menopause and weight gain go together like Netflix and chill. That’s the unfortunate reality for many menopausal women who feel that they’re losing the fight against the dreaded middle-age spread. We recommend permanent lifestyle changes and not dieting, but nevertheless we did a deep dive on some of the more popular diets for women over
If you know what it’s like to wake up in a puddle of sweat, you know a night sweat. And you’re not alone: Up to 80 percent of women will experience night sweats or hot flashes at some point in their lives.
If your hair has seemed a little lackluster lately, your hormones may be to blame. Hair loss in women — whether simple thinning or full-on bald spots — is not uncommon during perimenopause or after menopause. For women, hair loss can be incredibly frustrating for a number of reasons. First, it’s embarrassing, especially if you
Protein helps maintain weight, preserve muscle, and fight disease. But how much protein do women really need? What happens if you don’t get enough?
The benefits of regular exercise are many — no secret there — but for women over 40 exercise is a critical part of a self-care routine. Here are some tips to get you moving.
Not feeling like your best self? You’re not the only one. Shifting hormones during perimenopause and after menopause affect every part of a woman’s body — right down to her hair, skin, and nails.