You know what they say: when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Well, when life gives you menopause, make menopause lemonade! In all seriousness, though, if you’re going through menopause – or are about to – it’s important to arm yourself with as much information as possible. That’s why we’ve put together this list of …
In recent years, life expectancy has increased so much that these days 50 is no longer considered old. In fact, it can be a great period of life. However, despite this, women’s bodies naturally undergo changes as we age, and some health concerns can crop up for women entering their fifth decade. This post looks …
Maybe you have just hit the 50-years-old mark, and you feel pretty bad about it. Getting older is scary for all of us. However, it doesn’t have to be. Instead of ignoring the gradual changes in your body, you should pay sharp attention to them. Give yourself some TLC by giving your body a …
Your 50+ Health Checklist, or 4 Ways to Take Care of Your Body Past 50 Read More »
Some health issues are more likely to occur once you have reached your 50th birthday. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you have to let such problems dominate your life and stop you from doing what you love. In fact, with treatment and the correct maintenance, you can go on living a life that is …
Depression is a silent epidemic that affects people of all ages, genders, and races. However, older women are at a higher risk for depression than any other group. This blog will discuss the truth about depression in older women. In addition, it will look at the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for this condition. What …
It seems that Mother Nature cannot decide if it is going to be hot or cold. Hot flashes followed by night sweats which than leads to freezing. Her mood swings are off the charts with more hurricane’s, earthquakes, and tornado’s then normal.
This may (or may not) surprise you, but did you know that women’s self-confidence drops when they hit fifty? It’s true, I was reading an article about it the other day that said most women feel invisible by the time they’re 51. There’s just something about that age milestone that drains all the self-confidence from …
Quality sleep is something many of us take for granted. Teenagers can sleep for hours and new parents crave the luxury! Once we start to age, sleep can sometimes become a little elusive in fact insomnia and fatigue can occur at any age and there are many causes, both environmental and health-related. Quality sleep enables …
I feel that my body is revolting against me. There are days I can barely move for the pain and I am so tired that I fall asleep in mid-sentence. Right now sitting here, writing this, I am so sleepy, it is almost impossible to keep my eyes open. I’m like an old person always …
Update on My Life with Anxiety, Hypothyroid, and Sleep Apnea Read More »
I was asked by Carusele to participate in this campaign, sponsored by Prevail. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. Menopause isn’t called the change of life for nothing. Hot flashes, weight gain, night sweats, and the mood rollercoaster are just of few of the changes we are dealing with. Just when …
As our bodies age, the window of opportunity for conceiving a baby naturally begins to reduce. Between a reduction in eggs and potential health risks, medical advice tends to support the notion of women having their babies at a younger age, as it’s often deemed more straightforward to do so. But that doesn’t …
Originally published on Nov. 13, 2014 By my birthday, in May, I will be ready to publish a book. (wishful thinking) Yes, it is written and now it will be done. Write it down or say it out loud to someone else and it is binding to your word. It is a promise to yourself …
