immunity
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How to Keep Immunity Up in Summer

We’re all excited for the world to start opening up this spring and summer, but we still need to be conscious of the fact that the pandemic is ongoing. As we get back out there to gather with friends and families, it’s more important than ever to keep our immunity

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staying fit
Fitness
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Tips That Can Make Staying Fit After 50 Easy

It’s never too late for you to begin focusing on yourself. Believe it or not, your 5th decade is the ideal time for you to make fitness a priority. The thing is, now that you’re a bit older, getting fit isn’t solely about looking your best – it’s also about

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Diabetic Women Over 50 and Exercise

If you are a diabetic woman over 50, you may have heard of the debate between the pros and cons of exercise. Some people believe that exercise can potentially do more harm than good, especially for those who take insulin. Exercise can cause unusually low blood sugar, but taking the

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5 Tips to Combat Chronic Pain for Women Over 50 in Daily Life

Did you know that Fibromyalgia affects more than 4 million Americans? That is about 2% of the adult population in the U.S. With the start of May comes the start of Fibromyalgia Awareness Month… a month to raise awareness and educate others about Fibromyalgia and the effects it has on

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Self-Care
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Wisdom Teeth in the Older and Wiser

If you have wisdom teeth and you’re over 50 years old, you’re in an interesting minority. Only about 25% of people ever grow wisdom teeth. And about 85% have them removed around the time they begin to erupt or shortly thereafter. That’s because wisdom teeth commonly grow crooked, overlapping with other teeth,

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LivingBetter50 – Top Online Fitness and Gym Programs

As LivingBetter50 celebrates 10 years of being the No.1 resource for women over 50 worldwide, we bring you our top 10 series. Just in time for Summer, LivingBetter50 is bringing you our top online fitness and gym programs. Get your beach body on for 2021. With the pandemic last year,

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heart disease
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Unexpected Signs You’re at Risk for Heart Disease

The older we get, the more important it is to take care of our hearts. Our heart is one of the most important organs in our body, this is why being on the lookout for the signs of heart disease is so important. The harder your heart has to work

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How to Manage Urinary Incontinence in Women

Urinary incontinence affects millions of women worldwide and 50% of American women. This explains the need for incontinence panties and other alternative solutions. Whereas some women only lose a few urine drops whenever they cough, jump or run, others experience a sudden and strong urge to pass urine prior to actually

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4 Benefits of Ordering Your OTC Medication Online

What may seem like a simple trip to the drug store to pick up over-the-counter (OTC medication) can be a stressful endeavor for many people. Well-known medications like Tylenol, Advil, and Claritin don’t require a visit to the doctor, but the simple act of making a trip out to the

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LivingBetter50 – Top 10 Supplements and Vitamins

As LivingBetter50 celebrates 10 years of being the No.1 resource for women over 50 worldwide, we bring you our top 10 series. Just in time for Spring, LivingBetter50 is bringing you our top supplements and vitamins for 2021. Taking supplements and vitamins is more of a necessity as we hit

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How Hard Should Women Over 50 Exercise?

As a physical therapist, I am constantly asking my patients about the intensity of exercises I have them perform. It’s a needed question to assure I am making a patient work hard enough, but not so hard that I am harming them. The easy calculation in weight loss is, using

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Planning on Walking Outside This Spring?

Walking outside is an amazing form of exercise. Completely different from walking on a treadmill inside, walking outside provides both physical and mental health benefits. Not only does it raise our heart rate, but it also gets us in the sunlight and engages our brains. It has a powerful effect

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Women Over 50 Combatting Spring Fever

Many people often associate seasonal depression with winter and fall months. But did you know that the warmer and longer spring (spring fever) and summer days can actually play a part in emotional and mental distress?   Most people have heard of, or can identify with, the mood changes that

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The Hormones of Women Over 50 Could be to Blame!

Pretty much everyone has, or will, experienced a hormonal imbalance or disruption at some point in their life. Hormonal imbalances can occur at any point in someone’s life… during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause. In fact, it can even occur as a result of increased stress or your environment. Hormones

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rotator cuff repair
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Longer-Lasting Rotator Cuff Repair May be Possible for Women Over 50

 For sports fans, nothing beats seeing their favorite athletes compete at the top of their game. But a shoulder injury such as a badly torn rotator cuff threatens to pause or end the career of any athlete in sports ranging from football, basketball, and baseball to golf and tennis. Tearing our

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dental conditions
Wellness
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Causes and Prevention for Common Dental Conditions

The most common dental health issues generally start with plaque and tartar buildup. Many dental conditions can be avoided with consistent brushing, flossing, the use of mouthwash, and dental checkups. The more you know about the most common dental problems, the better prepared you are to prevent them. Cavities Most

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weight loss medication
Weight Loss
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Is Weight Loss Medication Safe For Women Over 50?

Did you know, young women on regular junk food diets have a higher risk of developing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? Eating junk food affects brain activity in a way similar to addictive drugs like cocaine. Consequently, the fat from junk food triggers the brain to want more food, an effect

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relieve stress
Self-Care
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Ways for Women Over 50 to Relieve Stress

Stress is prevalent among women over the age of 50. Women are 50% more stressed than men from the same age group, and this gap is exacerbated as women age and take on more and more responsibilities. With stress being a significant contributor to the most prevalent and deadly diseases

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