mind games
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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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chronic UTI
Health & Fitness Blogs
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Is It A Chronic UTI or Something Else?

Many women over 50 are frustrated that they can’t get relief from ongoing urinary tract infection symptoms (chronic UTI).  Getting to the root cause of the symptoms is the first step.  A research study in May 2020 among over 800 women showed that among women over age 45, half (51%)

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using e-bikes
Fitness
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Many Women Over 50 Are Using E-Bikes

One of the hottest forms of transportation for women over 50 frequenting beach towns this winter season is e-bikes. Many men and women over 50 in towns like Delray Beach, FL  are using e-bikes to get around town, go to the beach, and out for some fun. There is a

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hormones
Menopause
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3 Ways To Help Your Hormones

Sometimes, human bodies just get out of whack. Whether you have too much stress, aren’t eating well, or have an issue that needs medically addressed, hormones imbalance can be a major problem, leading people to look for ways they can get their bodies on track and feeling better. You can

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Daily Nutrition
Nutrition
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Getting the Right Nutrients: 5 Easy Tips to Get Your Daily Nutrition Fix

Daily nutrition plays a critical role in supporting our overall health and development. Not only does consuming the right foods help sustain healthy bodily functions, but better nutrition is also associated with better overall health, a stronger immune system, lower risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease,

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dementia patients
Wellness
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Is Dementia Curable? 5 Ways to Help Dementia Patients

Dementia is a condition that creates many challenges for people who suffer from it. It also creates challenges for caregivers of dementia patients. The difficult nature of this condition frequently leads people to question whether dementia is curable. The answer: The general consensus among mainstream medical professionals is that dementia

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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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health problems
Wellness
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Health Problems You May Face After 50

Age is just a number. However, there’s just one complication, and that is your body. After the age of 50, you probably face unexpected health problems that prevent you from having a lifestyle you want. On the contrary, if you are healthy, you will have everything you desire. Some ailments

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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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Living
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What to Know About Medicare Before You Retire

You are going to be retiring soon, which means you should start looking at Medicare. There are several things about Medicare that you should know before you retire so that you’re better prepared. Apply Early Medicare will be your primary health insurance when you turn 65. This means you need

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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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menopause symptoms
Menopause
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Menopause Symptoms Test for Women Over 50

We are in our mid-life years from our early 40’s right through to around 60 years of age. Women over 50 are then definitely going to be experiencing menopause symptoms as we are heading into our biological aging. When we begin to lose estrogen and progesterone there are changes that

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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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Vitamin c
Nutrition
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Top 4 Benefits of Getting Enough Vitamin C

If your mother ever told you to finish your fruit as a child, you may have wondered what vitamin C is and why getting enough of it is so important. Whether you choose to consume abundant fruits and vegetables on a daily basis or simply opt for a liposomal vitamin

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muscle atrophy
Wellness
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What Causes Muscle Atrophy for Women Over 50

Exercise is a “catabolic” experience. Exercise breaks down muscle groups during the activity. The “anabolic” opportunity – or the increase in lean muscle – occurs between exercise sessions. Building muscle is a process of breaking down and rebuilding the muscles. Muscle atrophy is when muscles waste away. It’s usually caused by

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Goodbye Flabby Arms
Health & Fitness
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Say Goodbye to Flabby Arms – Toning After 50

Flabby arms can make you lose confidence and feel terrible about yourself. As we age, it feels impossible to get rid of flabby arms. Before we can help with solutions, we should first understand what causes the problem.   What Causes Flabby Arms? Aging Almost everything comes down to aging. Getting

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pain medication
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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