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Health Awareness For Women Over 50  

sexyldy1000 68F  
10139 posts
3/19/2019 11:18 am
Health Awareness For Women Over 50

Turning 50 is an important milestone. According to Readers Digest Best Health, here is some interesting information about what you more of and what to cut out when you reach this age:


It’s Heart Disease, Not Breast Cancer Women To Worry About
Heart disease is actually the No. 1 killer for women. Each , heart and stroke kills 31,000 women in Canada, according to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Women’s heart health risks increase after menopause, yet just one in five women believe heart disease is the greatest threat to their health.


Heart Attacks Are Different
For women, the most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort, but they are more likely to experience shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and back or jaw pain.


You Are Not The Only One
Millions of women can’t control “gotta go” feeling (urge incontinence) or leak during exercise or when they sneeze or cough (stress incontinence), and this risk increases after menopause. It’s common but not normal, and any leaking of urine should be evaluated and treated.


Your Sleeping Position Matters
Stomach and side sleeping positions can cause wrinkles over time, and this effect gets worse as you age thanks to the natural thinning of your skin, according to a study in Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Most sleep wrinkles can be seen on the forehead, lips, and cheeks. If you can tolerate it, sleeping on your back can help slow the wrinkles.


You Really Are What You Eat
Planning a healthy diet ’s rich in good fats, dark leafy greens, berries, and fish. Diets limit carbs can also boost brain health. Your brain needs healthy fats, and fewer sugars and carbs.


Stick To A Bedtime
Most of us haven’t had a real bedtime since childhood. However, getting adequate sleep is highly underappreciated as a health issue in women after 50, and setting and sticking to a regular bedtime can help make sure you are getting enough—just like it did when you were a . The Office on Women’s Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends women aged 50 and older get least seven to eight hours of sleep per night.


Vaccinations Aren’t Just For
Women over 50 should get a flu shot yearly and talk to their doctor about other vaccines, such as those for pneumonia and the zoster (shingles). Your doctor can tell you which vaccines you after 50.


You Can Still Get Pregnant
If you haven’t officially entered menopause, you can still become pregnant, and you may to use birth control. Menopause is diagnosed when a woman hasn’t had her period for 12 straight months for no other obvious reasons, and most women enter menopause age 51.


Losing Weight Is Tougher After 50
It’s time to start watching what you eat a little more closely—and maybe an exercise day to your week. (Mindful eating can also help.) As women menopause, their metabolism can slow, making it an uphill battle to lose weight.


Falling Is A Real Risk
It’s not just the elderly who are in danger of falls and fractures: New research finds falls become more common after the age of 40—particularly in women. Falling is more dangerous than you think—it’s one of the leading causes of hospitalization and mortality in the elderly, according to the Centre for Disease Control.

What are some of the additional health risks aren’t listed?
Did you make any lifestyle changes when you turned 50?.



sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/19/2019 11:21 am

Today, people have become more health conscious and aware of how risks change as we age. People are living longer and traditionally, women outlive men.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/19/2019 11:56 am

    Quoting  :

That's true. Alcohol affects women in different ways than men, especially when combined with certain medications. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.


rusty_nail 74M  
699 posts
3/19/2019 12:09 pm

The "loosing weight" after 50 so true. I fell into the trap of eating good and get exercise to reach my goal. But, slipped back to the old ways in no time at all.

A yoyo weight lose. Made difficult changes this time and 5 months later - still holding good. I am finding the walk past the pastry shelves in the market easy, but still have a dream of a wee taste.

It is like liquor though, a wee taste can lead ever so far off the path
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sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/19/2019 12:22 pm

    Quoting  :

Well, if we listened to every piece of advice, we would get ourselves vacuum-packed so nothing would could harm us. I have been getting a flu shot every winter for at least the last 10 yrs and haven’t had the flu since. Thanks for dropping by.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/19/2019 12:26 pm

    Quoting rusty_nail:
    The "loosing weight" after 50 so true. I fell into the trap of eating good and get exercise to reach my goal. But, slipped back to the old ways in no time at all.

    A yoyo weight lose. Made difficult changes this time and 5 months later - still holding good. I am finding the walk past the pastry shelves in the market easy, but still have a dream of a wee taste.

    It is like liquor though, a wee taste can lead ever so far off the path
    .
Yes, it’s not easy for men or women as we get ‘older’. So many temptations at the grocery store. And you should never shop when you are hungry as it can lead to impulse buying. Thanks for stopping by.


superbjversion2 68F  
24388 posts
3/19/2019 12:42 pm

When I worked for the gynecologist, one of the things we did was hand out information on Fall Risk and assess women for osteoporosis. The young people in my life laugh at me in the winter as I take baby steps in driveways and parking lots. I just tell them "Easy to break. Hard to heal"

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Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/19/2019 1:12 pm

Well... I never had a healthy food issue. And I'm at my high school weight. I'm not sleeping on my back - I think I'd snore. Vaccines? Nope... That sneezing, coughing, urine stuff? Nope... And all the rest of that stuff... hmmm...
I guess it is what it is...
Traffic gets to me more now, than when I was younger.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/19/2019 2:06 pm

    Quoting superbjversion2:
    When I worked for the gynecologist, one of the things we did was hand out information on Fall Risk and assess women for osteoporosis. The young people in my life laugh at me in the winter as I take baby steps in driveways and parking lots. I just tell them "Easy to break. Hard to heal"
I can so identify with the issue about walking during the winter. Last year I had a really bad fall, landed on knee on the concrete curb and then another on public bus. Besides my 'dignity' getting shaken, there were serious complications that didn't materialize till months later. Thanks for stopping by.


Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 posts
3/19/2019 2:24 pm

Great information we all need to be and stay aware of thanks for sharing this with us. I hope your enjoying your day

Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on..


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/19/2019 3:20 pm

    Quoting Tmptrzz:
    Great information we all need to be and stay aware of thanks for sharing this with us. I hope your enjoying your day
Glad you enjoyed it. Some things may seem ‘common sense’ but a reminder never hurts. Thanks for stopping by.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/19/2019 3:27 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    Well... I never had a healthy food issue. And I'm at my high school weight. I'm not sleeping on my back - I think I'd snore. Vaccines? Nope... That sneezing, coughing, urine stuff? Nope... And all the rest of that stuff... hmmm...
    I guess it is what it is...
    Traffic gets to me more now, than when I was younger.
While men and women share some common issues as they age, there are others unique to each. This was intended as a reminder to women and perhaps enlighten men who choose to read it. You are lucky if traffic is your only irritant.


mc_justmc 63M

3/20/2019 6:34 am

My Aunt had a massive heart attack and died, she thought she had a toothache.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/20/2019 1:20 pm

    Quoting mc_justmc:
    My Aunt had a massive heart attack and died, she thought she had a toothache.
Oh how very sad. Too often heart attack signs are ignored or misunderstood by men and women. Awareness can and does save lives. Thank you for sharing your experience.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/26/2019 5:36 pm

I thought this post might have garnered more interest/response. Guess ‘sex sells’ and not health warnings. I really shouldn’t be surprised.


pocogato12 71F  
37235 posts
5/7/2019 1:18 pm

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Speaking of thieves, this post of yours is a great reminder of what can steal our lives if we do not pay attention. Due to my cancer history, I have every vaccination available and did get the more potent shingles even though I had done prior set. Now that my second foot surgery has healed, walking will become part of my everyday life. Thanks for putting this up

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sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
5/7/2019 2:06 pm

    Quoting pocogato12:
    This is a marvelous post!!! And I only just found it. The site is doing crazy things like my blog post count is down again- the thieves:
    Speaking of thieves, this post of yours is a great reminder of what can steal our lives if we do not pay attention. Due to my cancer history, I have every vaccination available and did get the more potent shingles even though I had done prior set. Now that my second foot surgery has healed, walking will become part of my everyday life. Thanks for putting this up
Glad to hear you found it beneficial.
Yes the site seems to be messing up everyone's blog post count. What's next?


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