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11/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

How exercise can lessen the symptoms of menopause

Postmenopausal women are more vulnerable to different health problems because their hormone levels are decreasing. Menopause causes mood changes, a slower metabolism, and increasing the risk of certain injuries and other conditions that increase with age. Fortunately, there are many ways to still be healthy despite the reduction of hormone levels. One of these ways […]

09/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

You GO, girl: 5 tips for women on staying strong and healthy after 50

When you reach the age of 50, your body is not as healthy as it was when you were younger. Therefore, you have to adopt good habits that will help you stay healthy and prevent cardiovascular, hormonal and muscle changes. “While midlife may bring some health challenges for women, these challenges don’t have to keep […]

05/20/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Elderly women who do resistance training have stronger muscles and are less frail

Older women who do resistance training have stronger muscles and are less frail than those who don’t, according to a study published in the journal Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. The study suggested that even though regular physical activity may help elderly women enhance their mobility, it may not help with their muscle strength […]

11/25/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

The up-side of chores: Daily physical activity, such as house-keeping, found to prolong life for older women

Household chores may not be the most exciting thing to do, but there is an upside to all of it. A new study finds that simple household chores like washing the dishes and folding the laundry may increase your chance of living longer. In the study, the researchers studied the data of over 6,000 white, […]

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