Women’s health after 60 is finally getting more medical attention! For decades, medical research focused primarily on male bodies, leaving huge gaps in our knowledge of women’s health. The consequences? Women’s heart attacks are still sometimes misdiagnosed, and researchers are only beginning to understand how menopause affects anxiety, depression, and brain health. Fortunately, new research…
I had lunch last week with a fellow Baby Boomer woman and we talked about the changes in attitude we’ve gone through lately that have come about due to the changes in our bodies, careers and personal lives. Aging isnt’ something we need to fight, but rather can be interesting and challenging! Arielle Ford is…
I hope you’re all staying safe and warm through this crazy New England weather! Here in Western MA, we’re experiencing lots of rain. We needed the rain all summer and it didn’t show up, but now it’s blowing in like crazy! Mother Nature is definitely not consistent. 😊 When it comes to exercise however, consistency…
In recent weeks, I have found myself worrying a lot. And I know I’m not alone. Stress relief for women over 50 can become overwhelming when it feels as though too many worries are piling up at once. The future of our country, climate changes that are causing fires all over the world, the power grid…
Personalized Fitness For Women Over 60 70, 80, and 90 are milestone birthdays and something to be proud of, yet I’ve heard many women say things like, “I don’t want to have a party to celebrate getting old!” My feeling is that we absolutely should celebrate! Not just because we’ve managed to live that long,…
Strength Training for Women Over 50 Summer has finally arrived, although here in the Berkshires, it sometimes seems to have trouble making up its mind! One day I’m ready for shorts and a tank top, and the next I’m pulling my fleece pants back out of the drawer. 😊 Still, warmer weather means more time…
10-Minute Fitness Breaks is an easy way for Women Over 50 to Stay Active During Busy Summer Months Wow, we’re already fast-walking into the second half of 2026. YIKES! If your regular workouts have slipped lately, you are not alone. Several women have been telling me that summer schedules make keeping fit more difficult. Between…
No Time to Exercise? Try Fast Fitness Breaks to Build Muscle After Menopause Do you find it difficult to make room in your day for exercise, even though you know you need to build muscle after menopause? Does it feel like one more thing you never get around to? Here’s the good news: you don’t…