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Last Updated: Feb 27, 2023 10:43AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

6 weight training exercises every woman over 50 should do for better health

Feb 27, 2023 10:43AM ● By Alicia Jones

Do women over 50 really need weight training as part of their routines? The short answer is yes!

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4 techy tools to track your heart health

Jan 27, 2023 10:59AM ● By Sandra Gordon

With heart disease being the nation’s number one killer, these tech tools give you a fighting chance

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Give yourself priority in the new year

Dec 22, 2022 11:47AM ● By Amy Laundrie

Let’s consider a new year’s challenge in which we give ourselves priority with a regular exercise program.

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8 tips for sleeping well through menopause symptoms

Nov 30, 2022 12:24PM

Here are some tips for getting a good night’s sleep when experiencing menopause.

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The ABsolute best abdominal exercise for women over 50

Oct 31, 2022 01:38PM ● By Alicia Jones

Building a strong core is essential to having a healthy body. The good news is, there are safe, effective and easy exercises that don’t take much time and don’t need any equipment.

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3 steps to better health this fall

Oct 31, 2022 12:03PM ● By Courtesy of StatePoint Media

As people return to their fall routines many find themselves spending more time worrying about the health of their things than the health of themselves.

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12 Tips for finding properly fitting shoes

Oct 31, 2022 11:14AM ● By Fred Cicetti

Here are some important things to consider when buying your next pair of shoes.

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3 mistakes that can cost Medicare beneficiaries a fortune

Oct 03, 2022 03:38PM ● By Christian Worstell

Do these three things and your Medicare will do the very thing it’s designed to do: save you money on your health care.

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Fall fitness tips: How to keep fit in the shorter days ahead

Oct 03, 2022 03:10PM ● By Kimberly Blaker

Read on for ways to avoid the fall and winter fitness slump and to keep focused on staying fit.

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5 signs you’re entering menopause

Oct 03, 2022 02:35PM

Menopause is a natural part of aging for women, but doctors say there is no predictable pattern or timeline for the symptoms. Here are 5 normal menopausal symptoms women can watch for.

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Why we like to be scared

Oct 03, 2022 12:45PM ● By Nancy J. Schaaf, RN

Generally, we try to avoid things that frighten us. So why do we pay to see a movie that evokes fear and terror?

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6 questions to ask your doctor about memory issues

Aug 30, 2022 01:01PM

If you or a loved one have concerns about memory loss or other unexplained changes in behavior, getting an expert opinion from your doctor is an important first step in understanding how to proceed.

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