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HEALTH: WOMEN’S HEALTH OVER 40
CELEBRATING YOUR LIFE • Hollywood, the media, and even the medical industry keep telling women over 40 to start slowing down. Guess what? They’re not listening.
OPENER • As you age, your mental and emotional health are key to your well-being.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HAPPY? • Six experts who’ve spent their lives investigating the topic weigh in.
LET’S FOCUS • These research-backed strategies will get you in the zone and help you stay productive.
WHY WOMEN IN MIDLIFE ARE FRIED • Studies show women are suffering burnout at higher rates than men. Here’s what you can do about it.
FEELING GOOD, HEAD TO TOE • Want to live into your golden years? As you enter your 40s, make sure to tend to your emotional and psychological needs.
OPENER • Keeping your head, shoulders, knees, toes, and every other part healthy as you age.
YOUR BEST BRAIN IN YOUR 40S, 50S, AND BEYOND • There are many ways to build and sharpen cognitive and memory skills—no matter your age.
HOW YOUR BREASTS CHANGE WHEN YOU HIT 40 • Here’s what’s in store for your set during this pivotal decade.
KEEP YOUR AGING BONES HEALTHY • Creaks and twinges often come with middle age, but there are simple ways to protect your musculoskeletal system—your bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints—for years to come.
WHAT TO EAT FOR STRONG BONES • These foods (dairy and nondairy) are rich in calcium and vitamin D and can help grow and maintain strong, healthy bones.
HOW YOUR VAGINA AGES • The changes start in your 20s and 30s, but each decade may bring changes you didn’t anticipate. Here’s how to make life more comfortable.
ATTENTION MUST BE PAID: YOUR EVOLVING HEALTH • Health care providers offer strategies to prevent and treat conditions they often see in their middle-aged patients.
OPENER • Being prepared for the change of life will shape how you experience it.
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO MENOPAUSE • Here’s what you should expect, as well as strategies to make the changes more comfortable.
AN EXPERIENCE OF DIFFERENCE • Women of color go through the change of life earlier than White women and can suffer from more intense symptoms. Researchers are trying to understand why.
THE OTHER HORMONAL CHANGES • Hot flashes are the classic symptom of menopause. But there are also shifts in bone, heart, and mental health.
HOW TO ENJOY SEX AFTER MENOPAUSE • Suggestions run from using lubrication to having more sex, but remember to also consult the right health care provider.
OPENER • Keep up the good work with exercise, the right foods, and checkups.
THE MEDICAL TESTS EVERY WOMAN NEEDS • From eye exams to mammograms, here’s what you really need—and when.
EATING HEALTHY: CHANGES TO MAKE NOW • These dietitian-approved suggestions are nutritious, creative, practical, and—best of all—easy to stick with over the long term.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO TAKE TOO MANY VITAMINS? • Excess vitamins may not be such a good idea—for your wallet or your health.
TENNIS, ANYONE? • A new study shows that while any type of movement can help longevity, two favorite leisure-time activities have an edge.
A MATTER OF BALANCE • You can improve your stability at any age to avoid injuries, stay nimble, and feel better all around.
A CARDIO WORKOUT THAT’S EASY ON AGING JOINTS • In this no-jumping routine, low impact does not equal low intensity. This workout is good for your heart and for total-body strength.
THE 21-DAY RESISTANCE BAND CHALLENGE • The tiny fitness tool that packs a serious punch can help build strength and mobility.
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