My Menopause Magazine – Exercise and fitness

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you are looking for a way to lower HRT risks, the secret is now out and it should be reassuring – exercise. No, you don’t need to run a marathon or do extreme sports. Moderate-intensity exercise like walking briskly or playing tennis can lower your risk of stroke according to research presented at the 2014 International Stroke Conference of the […]

Scientists once thought that the brain developed until a certain young age and then became rigid. We now know that the brain has neuroplasticity, that is, there is a capacity for neurons and their networks of the brain to continue changing in response to new information through brain exercises.  While many of us are aware of the benefit of doing […]

It’s easy to add on pounds. And one of the best ways to keep pounds off is to exercise. PBS TV’s Suzanne Andrews gives her tips for walking off the fat. Walking workout is a great way to lose weight that often sneaks up on us during menopause.  Combine the walk time with some motivating music, a healthy diet and […]

Diabetes may be the most important illness in the world. It is silent and deadly and affects millions of people worldwide. But for many, it is also preventable. November was Diabetes Awareness Month, but really every month should be; and there is a good reason why. 25.8 million Americans, 8.3% of the US population, have diabetes and about 7 million […]