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2 min readDenise Austin shared an ab exercise she recommends for those going through menopause.Austin recently released an issue of Fit Over 50 dedicated to navigating menopause, and is starting a video series on Instagram dedicated to this phase of life.Perennial fitness guru Denise Austin says she stayed “happy and healthy” through menopause, and she wants to help others do the same.In a new Instagram Reel, the 69-year-old shared a simple move to address “menopause belly.” After adding the two-minute exercise to your daily routine, “you WILL start to see a difference in that problem area so many of us…

6 min readEarlier this year, at age 34, I experienced what I self-diagnosed to be an allergic reaction. I wasn’t the only one to diagnose it as an allergic reaction—doctors did, too. It took thousands of dollars, multiple office visits, and a number of tests to ultimately determine what was really wrong. The first time it happenedIt was an average day for me. I woke up feeling completely normal and went about my day as I typically would. Suddenly, while out driving around doing errands, I felt as if I couldn’t swallow. The saliva built up in my mouth—like the…

4 min readThe older you get, the stronger you become! That’s our motto, and it can be yours, too.Sure, as we age, we naturally lose muscle mass, our joints tend to feel stiffer, and our bone density can take a hit. This can make performing day-to-day tasks, like cleaning or putting away groceries, a bit harder, and you may feel new aches you didn’t struggle with before.But that doesn’t mean you have to simply live with the pain as you move about your days. You can stay as strong as you were last decade by adding specific exercises to your…

7 min readThere’s no denying that vaginal itching is unpleasant. If you’re wondering why you’re feeling itchy down there, doctors explain there are some common reasons for vaginal itching.“The most common causes of vulvovaginal itching are infections, such as yeast or bacterial vaginitis. Commonly, contact dermatitis results from scented soaps or detergents,” explains Jordan Rush, M.D., an ob/gyn with Wellstar Health System.Meet the Experts: Jordan Rush, M.D., obstetrician and gynecologist with Wellstar Health System; Audra Williams M.D., associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Medicine; Jill Krapf, M.D., a board-certified ob/gyn at…

We’ve all been there. You forgot to apply sunscreen—or didn’t reapply it often enough—and only realized the error in your ways after a day out in the sun. The consequence? A red, flaky, and potentially painful sunburn. But while you can’t turn back the clock, you can take advantage of the many natural sunburn cures dermatologists recommend for quick relief.Of course, we should always strive to avoid getting sunburned to begin with. A nasty burn isn’t just uncomfortable and irritating—it can also lead to some types of skin cancer if you aren’t careful. Still, life happens, which is why knowing…

✔️ Look for a bungee-based trampoline. Avoid using trampolines that have metal springs. Those will be harsh on your joints. Instead, look for trampolines that have a bungee system or cords. “The bungee material is softer and it will have more give, which makes the workouts more challenging. The tighter or harder that mat, the less bounce you’ll get,” explains Lo Russo.✔️ Figure out the size. If you plan on using a trampoline inside a small-sized apartment, it’ll be best to reach for a pick that is small and foldable. “If someone is looking to work out in front of…

A good shoe for playing pickleball will prevent slipping and offer extra support for the wearer, according to Wolfe, who recommends the Adidas Barricade 13. “Their structure not only [secures the] feet but also includes cushioning to absorb shock, protecting the joints from the strain of continuous starts and stops,” he explains. “The enhanced stability, grip, and support provided by court shoes, whether labeled for tennis or pickleball, can significantly improve a player’s performance, allowing for more aggressive moves, quicker stops, and easier directional changes.”What the reviews say: “Excellent shoes for pickleball… Love the color and style, the shoes fit…

7 min readWe love walking—you know Prevention is all about walking! But sometimes when you’re out there hoofing it and a runner blows by you, you might have a twinge of “OK, fine!” and wonder if you should be picking up the pace.There are lots of reasons you don’t see too many 50-plus women out there pounding the pavement. One is that many of us have developed knee, ankle, or hip issues or have had them in the past and don’t want to stir them up again. Or, if you’re relatively new to exercise, you may simply think, That looks…

12 min readIf you have ever had a meal with a preschooler, you know it’s worlds away from how adults eat. You’ll put out some pasta, broccoli, and pieces of grapes, then maybe step away to answer a call. When you come back, half the pasta and all the broccoli is in the child (except one floret stuck into a penne tube to make a tree), and the grape bits, having been deemed “yucky,” are smushed into the table.Left to their own devices, little kids will usually eat what appeals to them until they are no longer hungry. Even when…

7 min readI had such an easy pregnancy with my son Carson seven years ago—I kept working as a bartender and took long walks well into my ninth month. My partner and I were ecstatic to have a baby boy. But hours after his birth, a nurse came into the recovery room to do a routine heel stick, and Carson wouldn’t stop bleeding.The nurse didn’t seem too concerned; she said, “I must have stuck him in a weird spot.” But I was unnerved when they released us a few days later and specks of blood were still leaking into the…