My Menopause Magazine – Weight Control

But you don’t let bad knees keep you from doing all the things you love to do. In 10 studies focusing on relieving knee pain, the most effective exercises were ones that focused on your quadriceps (thighs) and hips. Below are three of the most effective physical therapy exercises you can do to relieve knee pain. If you’re in too […]

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 […]

More than a third of adults in the United States, 35.1 percent, are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Nearly 70 percent are at least overweight, and obesity in adolescents has quadrupled in the past three decades. Despite all the attention, an unhealthy amount of body fat remains a major health problem “Despite all the attention, an unhealthy […]

When you’re roaming up and down the grocery isles looking for healthy foods, keep in mind a new study showing that more than half of packaged grocery store foods contain too much added salt. The report, conducted by U.S. health officials, looked at packaged food sales in grocery stores and over half of those products exceeded the FDA healthy food […]

Fitness and lifestyle consultant Kathy Smith has been at the forefront of fitness and health for more than 30 years … but to look at her you wouldn’t know that was possible. Kathy has sold about 20 million DVDs on walking, strength training, yoga, and more. She’s contributed so much to keeping women informed about their health. Kathy has also […]

You know the drill. You’re feeling sluggish after a poor night’s sleep, so you reach for another cup of coffee and your favorite doughnut for a pick-me-up. And since you’re so tired, you decide to skip your workout and stop for a quick meal at the local fast-food restaurant on the way home from work. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. […]

Age is not the only culprit of wrinkles and neither are genetics. There are factors that come into play caused by one’s lifestyle and beauty habits that can exacerbate the aging process. Wrinkles and fine lines are the most visible signs of skin aging – along with discoloration, uneven skin tone, overall dryness and brittleness. Wrinkles develop because skin loses […]

Have you heard of Functional Fitness? It’s the latest trend in gyms across America. Functional Fitness isn’t new, it is a time-tested technique used for decades by occupational and physical therapists to help their patients achieve functional strength for real-life situations. Functional fitness incorporates exercises that use your body’s own biomechanics. That includes multiple muscle groups at once so your […]

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 […]

Wouldn’t it be great if simple changes could result in weight loss? Wouldn’t it be great it the weight would actually stay off? It turns out that weight loss is very doable with some simple changes on your part. An article published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics studied 465 overweight and obese postmenopausal women between […]