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7 Simple Ways to Lose Weight After 50

7 Ridiculously Simple and Realistic Ways to Lose Weight After 50

When it comes to shedding pounds, age factors into the equation. Find out how to counter the ways age works against you.

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9 Easy Ways to Fix Your Focus and Improve Concentration

We can do strange things when we multitask and lose focus. Here are some ways to keep your focus from wandering.

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5 Foods to Help You Live to 100 (Really)

Eating these powerful and delicious foods can add a few years to your life. Is the blue zone diet the key to healthy aging?

Shifting Anti-Aging to Pro-Aging for Midlife Women

Aging Smart. Aging Well.

Midlife can be a time of confidence and empowerment. Learn about our National Action Plan to elevate midlife women’s health.

Why Alcohol Affects You More As You Age

Why Alcohol Affects You More As You Age

As you get older and your metabolism slows, that one glass might feel like much more — and that can be bad news for your overall health

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Women in the Middle

HealthyWomen takes on midlife women’s health to make sure no one feels alone

How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep is key to a healthy brain and a healthy body. Watch this video for some tips for sleeping well.

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How Much Do You Know About Alzheimer’s Disease?

Take our quiz to find out about this common brain disorder

How Do Hormones Affect Osteoporosis?

How Do Hormones Affect Osteoporosis?

It’s important to understand how you become more vulnerable to osteoporosis as you age

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Keep Your Brain Healthy at Every Age

It's not just about memory games and puzzles. Diet, exercise and social connections also play a big part in brain health.

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How to Get Ready for Menopause

Prepare yourself for this stage of life by developing good habits around diet, exercise and sleep

 Menopausal and Feeling Forgetful? Brain Fog Might Be to Blame

Menopausal and Feeling Forgetful? Brain Fog Might Be to Blame

This menopause side effect is frustrating, but it will pass

Dealing With Rage During the Perimenopause Transition and Beyond

Dealing With Rage During the Perimenopause Transition and Beyond

How to overcome mood changes and fight depression in perimenopause and menopause.

New American Cancer Society Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines: Statement from HealthyWomen CEO Beth Battaglino, RN-C

Menopause Goes Beyond Reproductive Issues

This change of life affects our health from head to toe; it's important to get educated and find the right health care provider.

Improve Your Heart Health After Menopause

Improve Your Heart Health After Menopause

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women. Dr. Nieca Goldberg tells us how we can reduce our risk.

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Understanding Menopause: Brain Health, Sleep and the Health Benefits

In this second part of our two-part series, a leading menopause specialist discusses cognitive changes, insomnia and sexuality.