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Fitness
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Physically Active Women Over 50 Are Mentally Healthier

With coronavirus cases rising, physical activity is as important as ever for the physical and mental health benefits it delivers. Researchers ranked states according to the percentage of adults who are physically active. The correlation between the physically active states and the mentally healthy states is very apparent, and it

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Self-Care
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Quitting the Blame Game for Women Over 50

How do you behave when something goes wrong? Do you pause to gauge your part in the matter, accept responsibility, and move toward a solution? Perhaps you immediately look for someone else—anyone else—to blame? By making it someone else’s fault, we gain a sense of control and righteousness about life.

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Self-Care
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November 4 is National Stress Awareness Day

If you played a bingo game of stress events, 2020 would have the winning card. A global health pandemic, closed schools, racial strife, social isolation, high unemployment, contentious election. And coming soon, the holidays. Take a deep breath. November 4 is National Stress Awareness Day and there couldn’t be a

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Thanksgiving
Heart to Heart
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Thanksgiving Like None Other

The old adage that the Thanksgiving table is fraught with arguments my not the case this year for many women over 50. With everything that is engulfing our country at the moment, Thanksgiving 2020 may be the most lonely Thanksgiving ever! I hope not! I can not help but become

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Self-Care
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Osteoporosis – Women Over 50 Thinking About Their Bones

World Osteoporosis Day aims to make osteoporosis and fracture prevention a global health priority for women over 50. Osteoporosis is a silent disease plaguing many women over 50 and their bones. It is a treatable disease and the chances of preventing and overcoming the disease increase with early detection. Men

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mind games
Self-Care
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7 Mind Games Women Over 50 Need to Look Out For

Our thoughts shape our words and actions and thus our reality. Some of the ways that women over 50 play mind games include, problem-seeking, storytelling, and a judging mind. These mind games keep us anxious, depressed, and distracted from the things that really matter. What’s getting in the way of

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Happy
Self-Care
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10 Tips for Women Over 50 to Get Their Happy On

At first, the memes about the year 2020 were funny. It felt that the only way to deal with the quarantine and feel happy was to laugh at what was the year of 2020. As the year is winding down, I am trying to move past it and see those

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blood sugar
Self-Care
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Effective Ways Women Over 50 Keep Their Blood Sugar in Check

High blood sugar is synonymous with a plethora of health problems. From cardiovascular disease to diabetes, high blood sugar can pave the way for a host of serious issues. With this in mind, it’s in every woman over 50’s best interest to keep their blood sugar levels in check. Fortunately,

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health
Self-Care
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How to Care for Your Health in Today’s Era

The human body is a wonder, and science has not yet fully replicated the human body’s functions. Although medical science has found many solutions in the case of dysfunction, it is still unable to have a complete duplicate of the real human body. Physical health, emotional, and mental health all

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self-esteem
Self-Care
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3 Ways To Boost Your Self-Esteem After 50

For some odd reason, many people end up feeling less self-assured as they get older. With all of their life experience, it would make sense that people over 50 would have high self-esteem and confidence in themselves. Sadly, this is not the case for many people as they age. Instead

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addiction
Family Matters
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5 Tips to Help You Cope With Your Adult Child’s Addiction

Watching your loved one go through an alcohol or drug addiction is an extremely upsetting and scary situation. This is especially true if this loved one is your child, even if they are an adult. However, there are some healthy ways that you can cope with this experience while also

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Posture
Self-Care
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Posture Over 50: What You Need To Know

How is your posture? Do you stand straight and tall, in a manner that would make your mother proud? Do you tend to hunch or slump forward, especially at the end of a long day? If your posture is less-than-perfect, it is important to know that over time, poor posture

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relieve stress
Self-Care
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Natural Ways to Relieve Stress

As we get older, it seems like we become more stressed, or at least the cortisol levels within our bodies build up. This is true for women over 50, as extra cortisol is a symptom associated with menopause. This can mean that older women start to feel extremely stressed, possibly

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Self-Care
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The Risks of Using Prescribed Pain Medication

When your doctor prescribes pain medication, you likely take it without a second thought. They are a doctor, after all, and you trust their judgment. Whether it’s arthritis pain, back pain, bone deterioration, after-surgery pain management, or injury, doctors commonly prescribe opioids for pain relief.  However, opioids have received a

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Alzheimer’s
Self-Care
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Five Ways to Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk

Alzheimer’s disease currently affects over 5 million Americans. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. today. In 2020, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia will cost the nation an estimated $305 billion. All of these statistics, provided by the Alzheimer’s Association, are staggering. It is

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turning 50
Self-Care
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5 Important Pieces of Advice for Women Turning 50

Believe it or not, you are about to turn The Big 5-0. While you have already had your share of birthday milestones—your friends still bring up your epic 30th celebration—there is something about turning 50 that seems extra momentous. Whether you are excited about your birthday or would rather skip

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Healthy
Self-Care
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4 Tips to Stay Healthy and Stress-free after 50

Some people say life starts after fifty. Maybe it’s true. One thing that starts after 50 and it’s definitely true is that you will have to take better care of yourself and your health. Five decades of living and your body definitely needs more attention. You can’t eat everything, and your

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Fashion
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Guide To Finding The Right Mask for You

“How can I find a face mask that’s best for me?” I bet that’s something you didn’t think you’d ever ask yourself on an almost daily basis, but in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s the best way to protect yourself and those around you. Face masks are now a

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