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How exercise makes menopause easier
October 03, 2008When Arlene Bassett turned 55, the New York City resident began to have terrible hot flashes. After she started aerobic exercise and weight training, they cooled off considerably.
"Knowing I'm taking care of myself really helped me cope with menopausal symptoms, and the changes to my body weight have been a lot more palatable," she says.
Bassett's experience is not a fluke. One study found that menopausal women 55 and older who did a yearlong program of cardio, stretching, st... Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
What to eat before a Workout
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert...workout can make you feel sluggish, or can cause stomach cramps.At the opposite end of the scale... Read more »
Help! I'm exercising and still not losing weight!
By Patrika Tsai , Health ExpertQuestion: I exercise 1/2 hour every morning on the elliptical and 1/2 hour on the treadmill yet... Read more »
Simple Way To Get The Best Results From Your Ab Exercises
By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert...mistake. Instead you should be tightening your stomach. Sucking in your abs defeats the... Read more »
8 Ways to Control Weight Gain Over the Holidays
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert...satisfied at the end. Eating slowly also gives your stomach time to signal that it's full,... Read more »
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Yeast Infections
...ounces of unsweetened acidophilus yogurt (the kind with active cultures in it) every day. If you can't stomach the plain stuff, acidophilus supplements (available in health food stores) should... Read more »The Obsession with Breasts and Body Image
...pressure to look strong and muscular. Men will diet and exercise to build strong pecs and “six-pack” stomachs. Men are even increasing their chest size through plastic surgery. Sadly, these... Read more »The Effects of exercise on cancer, neurological disorders and other health conditions
...misclassification of certain activities.Effects on the Gastrointestinal TractEndurance athletes often report stomach problems, such as bloating, diarrhea, and gas, even at rest. Experts suggest... Read more »Exercise's Effects on Bones and Muscles
...threaten the back:Muscle inflexibility can restrict the back's ability to move, rotate, and bend.Weak stomach muscles can increase the strain on the back and can cause an abnormal tilt of the... Read more »Acid Reflux Causes
...end of the esophagus and is essential for maintaining a pressure barrier against contents from the stomach. It is a complex area of smooth muscles and various hormones. If it weakens and loses... Read more »Images
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