I’m dedicating this month to sharing tips on ways to keep your bones strong and avoid osteoporosis. There’s so much confusion and misinformation out there! If you believe that the only way to ward off osteoporosis (and major fractures) is to take a magic pill,...
Basic facts for women on osteoporosis risk from the National Osteoporosis Foundation Of the 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, an estimated 8 million are women1 in 2 women over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosisPostmenopausal women have an even higher risk. They account for...
Does the thought of Valentine’s Day stress you out or make you feel melancholy? If so, I’m not surprised. Every year, promoters of this so-called “special day” ramp up for record-breaking sales of useless products, luring customers with questionable free advice. Women in middle-age can...
Research shows the potential benefits of beer for menopause symptoms One of my favorite “happy places” is having a beer while watching a movie in the theater. While COVID-19 has put a stop to my movie-going adventures, my love for the occasional pint, is still...
Find out how unilateral movements can benefit memory function Once you go unilateral, you can’t go back. Unilateral training means using only one arm or leg at a time while bilateral training would be using both. Bilateral is by far the most-used type because it provides...
Physical and mental symptoms experienced during menopause can result in body image issues similar to those experienced during puberty. In fact, 80% of menopausal women report having body image issues. Body image is a multifaceted construct of perception, imagination, emotions, and cognitive components about our...
Explore the benefits of avocado soybean unsaponifiables for menopause symptoms My “MENOPAUSE MENU” series is dedicated to exploring foods that can be easily assimilated into your diet and can have a positive effect on menopause-related symptoms. Today’s Menopause Menu is all about Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables, known...
The role of exercise intensity and duration during menopause The answer is an emphatic YES! Answering the extent to how much and what kind of exercise helps has been the focus of my work, and I’m constantly looking for new (and older) data on this topic....
Our Minds Change Our Reality Most people are waiting for that magic pill, a new diet, new exercise equipment or training technique that will miraculously turn their goals into reality. The fact of the matter is that your mind is by far your most valuable tool....
A magazine article tells you one thing. The Internet says another. Then your trainer lets you know they’re both wrong. There are many exercise myths out there and our social media culture does not help. Misinformation can be posted anywhere, so it is not surprising...