All articles tagged with #women over 40
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Women's Health
The split squat is highlighted as an essential exercise for women over 40 because it trains multiple muscle groups, improves balance, supports joint and bone health, and helps prevent age-related decline. It is recommended to perform 2-3 sets of 8-12 reps once a week, focusing on proper technique and progression to maximize benefits for strength, mobility, and metabolic health.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Hindustan Times
An oncologist emphasizes the importance of women over 40 being vigilant about the first signs of breast cancer, such as new lumps or changes in breast appearance, and advocates for regular self-examinations and timely medical consultation to improve outcomes.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Prevention
The article outlines 22 unusual symptoms that women over 40 may experience, such as weight gain, exhaustion, chest pain, low sex drive, and hot flashes, explaining that these can be linked to hormonal changes, aging, or health conditions like cardiovascular disease, thyroid issues, or menopause, and emphasizes the importance of consulting healthcare professionals for proper diagnosis and management.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by AOL.com
Women over 40 should undergo 14 essential health screenings, including mammograms, blood pressure checks, cardiovascular exams, pap smears, eye and ear exams, colonoscopies, bone density tests, immunizations, diabetes screenings, hormone checks, lipid panels, skin checks, mental health screenings, and thyroid exams to detect and prevent serious health issues early.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The News International
Brooke Shields has launched a new hair-care line aimed at empowering women over 40, addressing issues like hair loss and texture changes. She identified a market gap and developed products focused on scalp health and hair growth after extensive research and collaboration.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Mom Edit
Coach Laurel introduces a 4-week beginner weightlifting workout series, "STRONGER," designed for women over 40 to build muscle, mobility, and strength, with upper and lower body workouts to be repeated twice weekly, available for free on YouTube. The program includes a pocket guide, equipment recommendations, and emphasizes lifting heavy for optimal benefits. Laurel encourages tracking progress and offers outfit inspiration and a pre-workout smoothie recipe, aiming to support and motivate participants throughout the program.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IndiaTimes
This article provides a list of 10 strength training exercises specifically designed for women over 40. The exercises include bent-over rows, dumbbell chest press, deadlifts, glute bridges, lunges, planks, push-ups, tricep dips, weighted squats, and step-ups. These exercises can help improve muscle strength, metabolism, and overall fitness in women above 40.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Moneycontrol
Losing weight can be challenging for women over 40 due to hormonal changes and a slower metabolism. However, there are effective strategies to achieve weight loss goals. These include regular health check-ups, managing perimenopause, planning balanced meals, staying hydrated, establishing a workout routine, limiting screen time, reducing alcohol intake, cutting back on carbs, managing stress, and prioritizing sleep.