5 Tips for Women’s Wellness After Age 50

Turning 50 begins a true turning point in the lives of many women. A host of physical changes ensue, including hormonal, cardiovascular and muscle changes. Weight gain in aging women is common because of decreases in muscle mass, the accumulation of excess fat and a slower metabolism. Hormonal shifts can cause a range of symptoms and increase risk of serious health conditions.

Ways to help fight the odds

A little proactivity can go a long way to staving off the effects of age-related illness and health conditions. The professionals at Valhalla Wellness offer some tips to follow:

1. Exercise regularly: We suggest a combination of low-impact aerobics and strength training. Not only is exercise good for the body, but the mind too, helping to reduce the risk of dementia in later years.
2. Eat a healthy diet: This includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, low-fat dairy, whole grains and non-saturated fats. A healthy diet will help you lose weight and avoid the health complications excess weight can bring, particularly to the heart. 
3. Lose weight: Starting in the 50s, the body’s coronary walls and valves are getting stiffer and it’s around this time that the first signs of heart disease can appear. By shedding pounds, blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol numbers will likely improve as well — lowering risk of risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. 
4. Don’t smoke: Smoking damages the lining of your arteries, leading to a buildup of fatty material, which narrows the artery. This can cause angina (severe chest pain), a heart attack or stroke.
5. Maintain strong bones: Aging and inactivity can lead to achy joints because of the wearing down of cartilage, the loss of lubricating joint fluid and weaker muscles. That’s why it’s important for women to regularly get a bone-density test to help identify and treat serious bone loss and prevent fractures.

At Valhalla Wellness and Medical Centers, our team of professionals has one mission: to help you look and feel your best at any age. We have two convenient locations – in Las Vegas and in Green Valley – and encourage you to learn more about how we can help you live your best life. For more information, give us a call today.

By Valhalla Wellness & Medical Centers

October 26, 2020