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10/02/2019
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By Melissa Smith
For postmenopausal ladies: Try walking downhill after every meal to maintain bone health
When women reach the age of menopause, they are at risk of bone loss because of lack of estrogen. Postmenopausal women with diabetes are at a higher risk of bone loss. Fortunately, their bone health may be improved by walking downhill after eating, according to a study by researchers from the University of Michigan. The […]
04/08/2019
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By Jhoanna Robinson
Take the stairs to balance your hormones, lower blood pressure – no fancy machines or gym memberships required, according to study
A study titled “The effects of stair climbing on arterial stiffness, blood pressure, and leg strength in postmenopausal women with stage 2 hypertension” that was published in a recent issue of the journal Menopause revealed that simply using the stairs could help alleviate the symptoms of menopause, such as high blood pressure and leg muscle weakness. The study […]
01/17/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Breast cancer risk skyrockets when you gain weight
Losing weight doesn’t just make you look and feel good. It can significantly improve your overall health, and according to a study, it might even lower the cancer risk of postmenopausal women. The study was published in CANCER, the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) peer-reviewed journal. The link between postmenopausal weight loss and breast cancer risk Based on […]
12/18/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Obese postmenopausal women can improve their heart function by using whole-body vibration
Obese postmenopausal women may improve their heart health by undergoing whole-body vibration training for at least eight weeks, according to a study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Researchers in the U.S. reached this conclusion after analyzing the effect of an eight-week whole-body vibration exercise program on heart rate variability and blood […]
11/30/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Walking can significantly lower the risk of heart failure in older women
Want to keep your heart healthy? Walk more. A study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Heart Failure reported that walking more can significantly cut the risk of heart failure in older women by 25 percent. The study was done by researchers from the University at Buffalo in New York, who looked […]
11/22/2018
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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 […]
11/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Slim isn’t enough: Post-menopausal women need to be fit too in order to avoid breast cancer risk
Post-menopausal women with a normal body mass index (BMI), but who have high amounts of body fat are more prone to breast cancer, a study presented to the American Association for Cancer Research found. This means that for post-menopausal women, it is not enough to be slim but to be fit as well in order […]
10/25/2018
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By Jhoanna Robinson
Overweight after menopause? Try the Paleolithic diet for maintaining weight loss over the long term, reducing risk of diabetes
Postmenopausal women who are having a hard time maintaining their weight may want to try following the Paleolithic diet. Doing so decreases their risks of cardiovascular diseases and Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. “The results are remarkable. Despite giving the women free reigns to an unlimited intake, the weight loss was stable after […]
05/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Go Mediterranean after menopause: Good for more than your heart, the diet is linked to better bone density and higher muscle mass
Keep your bones strong and healthy even after menopause by eating a Mediterranean diet. A study suggested that in addition to its heart-healthy benefits, the Mediterranean diet can also support the bone density and muscle mass of postmenopausal women. In the study, the researchers at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil […]
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