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Are you struggling for ways to stay motivated to work out alone? The pandemic closed many gyms, forcing a number of us to work out alone or not at all. Before the pandemic, those of us with gym memberships often used a variety of excuses not to go. Traffic was bad, work ran late, our …
Hot flashes and sugar cravings are fixtures of menopause for many of us. But did you know that hot flashes and sugar intake are related? By reading this blog, you agree not to use this blog as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients …
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Do holiday stress and a raging pandemic have you looking for strategies to stay sane and healthy the holidays? For most of us, the holidays are a time to be thankful and celebrate family and friends with food, gift-giving, and gatherings. But they can also be a time filled with anxiety, depression, and unmet expectations. …
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How to get rid of menopause bloat is one of the most pervasive questions among midlife women in perimenopause or menopause. But for most women, bloating didn’t start in menopause. Most of us began bloating during our menstrual cycle when we hit puberty and have been struggling with it ever since! We hoped it would …
Are you ready to banish batwing arms for good? The term “batwing arms” refers to the loose skin on the back of the upper arms that shakes when we move our arms vigorously. You might also be familiar with the term of endearment “bingo arms,” referencing a woman waving her jiggly arms as she shouts …
Summer is my favorite time of year, which is partly why autumn makes me sad. I love all that summer has to offer, including the long days, cooking outside, and weekend excursions like hiking and trips to the beach. But as August draws to a close, the leaves begin to fall and the sun is …
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Frizzy and thinning menopause hair was not what I expected when I yearned for a period-free life. Watching my mother go through perimenopause and menopause, I was familiar with the unwanted side-effects of estrogen’s rude departure. I thought I could handle the hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and a growing waistline in exchange for …
Note: Please consult a doctor before beginning any new exercise program. What can prevent injury, improve posture, increase bone density, AND give you a cuter backside? You guessed it, butt exercises, or as the professionals say, working the glutes! These 5 best butt exercises for women over 50 offer many benefits, not the least of …
Photo by Shutterstock Although Botox, fillers and surgery are effective ways to look younger, surgery and injectables aren’t for everyone. There are a variety of other less expensive and natural ways to look younger without surgery or injectables breaking the skin or the bank. First, let’s talk about what causes our skin to age prematurely. …
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Photo by Shutterstock Cancer in my thirties was not my master plan. When I was young, I assumed I would live forever, or at least until I was old and ready to say goodbye. I would relax into retirement bliss with my husband at my side, enjoying the bounty of the nest egg that we …