My Menopause Magazine – Heart Health

We often think of medical expenses at a time when we are least capable of coping with them – when we’re sick. With healthcare costs increasing as we age, the sooner we plan for our health, the sooner we’ll start saving more money.  According to the National Foundation for anti-aging, “most aging is premature.” Poor posture, low energy and brittle […]

When you exercise, how do you know you’re getting the optimum cardio workout? The goal is to choose a level that will cause your heart to beat at 60-75% of its maximum capacity. It’s always a good idea to discuss what is an ideal heart rate for you with your doctor before you start on a new exercise program. As […]

Given that over 60% of women over age 60 take a calcium supplement and a huge percentage of younger men and women also take it, it’s easy to understand why a new study that linked calcium and heart health got people’s attention. Researchers in Heidelberg, Germany followed 23,980 men and women between the ages of 35 and 64 for 11 […]

Today, I want to talk to you about something I discuss with my menopausal patients routinely and that you may not be aware of. As a woman, you are more at risk of dying of a heart attack than your male counterpart. Can you imagine? Most people think that heart disease is the picture of the guy with pain in his left […]