We know that it’s a natural process for women and men to lose some density from bone after the age of 35. Research has shown that through regular, weight bearing exercise it is possible to prevent some of the dramatic loss often occurring in women over 50, largely due to the fall in levels of the female hormone oestrogen at the time of the menopause or earlier if there has been a premature menopause brought about by hysterectomy. Genetic inheritance and other factors can also contribute to bone loss.
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Keep Young And Beautiful
Age is but a number. But how to keep young and beautiful – that’s the challenge! I’m a single independent woman, physically, mentally and sexually active and love the challenge modern life now offers mature women. Many people do age well and still have strong bodies because they’ve looked after their health. Health is like an insurance policy, the earlier you invest the more you’ll have to support you later on. Every day whether or not we like it or not we get that little bit older, ageing is inevitable. We can’t control quantity – but can improve quality!
Menopause And Hrt
For most women the menopause starts between the ages of 45 and 55 when the ovaries begin to produce less oestrogen. For some women this hormonal imbalance can result in symptoms such as hot flushes, irritability, anxiety and poor concentration. The menopause is a normal stage in a woman’s life and it isn’t an illness, having said that we all know for a fact and through personal experience, that some women do have very real problems and need help, whilst others get through the changes easily.
Heart Disease
Almost twice as many women in the UK die from a heart attack or circulatory disease as they do from cancer. 5 times as many die from Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) as they do from breast cancer. CHD kills 1 in 5 women (approx. 70,000 in 1995). Women tend to assume that CHD is a man’s disease and that it is men who are the victims of the disease but that’s not the case. Older women as opposed to young women are most at risk of a heart attack and sudden death. Sadly fewer women than men survive a heart attack but if they do the attack may well result in years of disability and the quality of their lives will be seriously affected.
Healthy Travelling
Travelling can be an exciting holiday adventure or a working necessity of life. Both often involve miles of exhausting journeys, hours away from loved ones and erratic meal times. Add to this the stress and strain of keeping to a demanding schedule and the result can be a pretty hectic and unhealthy lifestyle. Be aware of the hazards, they could affect your work, cost you your health, or worst still your family. It’s good to feel fit full of energy and able to cope efficiently with problems, but a healthy lifestyle is a combination of sensible eating and moderate regular exercise.