One of the most positive changes you can make to your diet is to add more vegetables. This is an area where many women are lacking so here are ways to easily add vegetables to each meal (even breakfast). It is possible to eat vegetables at every meal of the day. My general rule of…
Here it is, another New Year. The gyms will be packed with people trying to lose weight. Diet books will fly off the shelf with the promise of a new you. In a few weeks’ time, the gyms will be less crowded and the diet books will be collecting dust. Is there a way to…
In the past you may have heard that eating fat was bad. Eating too much of the wrong types of fat is not good for you, but there are several types of fat that are good for you. These are actually essential for the proper function of your body. Does eating fat make you fat?…
Walking is one of the best exercises. And walking outdoors might be one of the only types of exercise that you can do in the current situation. While a year ago you might’ve been able to walk on a track or in a mall, these might not be an option right now. So I wanted…
Many midlife women find that they need to make changes to how they are eating. They may be putting on a few extra pounds, or they may decide to do it for health reasons. But you don’t have to start with big changes. Try these simple changes to make your diet healthier. You’ll notice that…
A guest post by Julie Ann Garrido If someone told you that yoga can help alleviate your peri/menopause symptoms, what would you think? But here’s the thing. We are all aware that Harry Potter has a magic wand. But did you know that yoga has similar powers too? And these can be really handy at…
You’ve decided enough is enough and it’s time to start exercising again. If you are a midlife woman then you’ll want to read this article before you get started. Getting back into fitness isn’t hard, but there are some things to consider. There are many reasons that you may have stopped exercising. Maybe life got…
One thing that is sure to make you look older is poor posture. So improving your posture is a sure way to make any midlife woman look and feel younger. Improving your posture also helps to reduce back pain, improve balance and even make breathing easier. Disclaimer: Use these exercises at your own risk. Consult…
Women have a higher life expectancy than men. A large part of this is the protective effects of estrogen. After menopause we lose that protection and our health risks increase. But there are other reasons for the increase in health risks and there are things you can do to reduce the risks. This information is…
One of the worst symptoms of menopause is night sweats. If you suffer from night sweats you are probably waking up bathed in sweat and exhausted from lack of sleep. This can keep you from getting a good night’s sleep, but there are things you can do to get relief. What are night sweats? Night…
