If you are like me, you may have some areas of skin that are darker than your normal tone. Skin pigmentation or scaly patches are more likely to be on skin that’s been exposed to the elements,...

A walking workout is often used by someone who wants to moderately become more physically active, and ideal for people of all ages and fitness levels. Walking is just as good as any other exercise and setting...

Gaining weight is a natural part of life for women over 50, and often factors including age, activity levels, loss of muscle mass, diet, metabolism, and even menstrual cycle can all cause you to gain a few...

Just as with other facets of our health, lifestyle choices have an impact on our brains. As we celebrate aging and the valuable contributions older adults make to our communities during Older Americans Month, it’s also a...

Cycling has many fitness benefits for people of all ages. If it’s been a while since you hopped on a bike, you may be wondering if it’s a good choice for exercise in your later in life. ...

As women age, hormonal changes can impact their weight, mood, sleep, and overall self-confidence. It’s crucial for women over 50 to understand the importance of regulating hormones and promoting healthy weight management. Thousands of doctors are now...

Bariatric surgery is a way that morbidly obese people can get their lives back on track through fast weight loss and regaining control over their health. Since there are a lot of health issues that come from...

We all experience stress, and with stress comes elevated cortisol levels. Cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, working to regulate your metabolism and immune response. If you have elevated cortisol levels, your body ends up fighting itself...

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...

Dieting and trying to lose weight after a certain age is easier said than done and falling off the weight-loss wagon is something many can relate to. The extra pounds creep back on until we resolve to try...

Obesity is a global issue. The majority of people suffering from obesity are looking for fat loss solutions. Some of them are ready to do anything for weight loss. Some doctors prescribe weight loss supplements to lose...

Losing weight can be a tough process, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Often you might go straight for the exercise bike, but it’s important to remember losing weight is a process with multiple parts. So...

At this time of year, with the festive season over and summer slowly rising over the horizon, it’s a time when women over 50 think about how they can shed some of the pounds they have put...

Over time, what we eat, drink, or otherwise put into and around our bodies – including the pollution in the air – takes its toll. This can cause us to feel unwell, both mentally and physically, and...