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The Benefits of Protein During Menopause

The benefits of protein during menopause are often overlooked. As women approach menopause, focusing on hormonal changes is common, but protein is another key player that deserves attention. It is essential in supporting overall health, especially during this transitional phase. This blog focuses on why protein is crucial during menopause and provides easy tips for increasing your intake.

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Why Maintaining a Strong Back is Important as You Age

Maintaining a strong back is important as we age. It’s essential for overall well-being, mobility, and independence as we get older. A strong back can reduce pain, improve posture, and enhance daily mobility, which contribute to a better quality of life.

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Managing Stress and Emotions And Understanding The Connection

Managing stress and emotions is crucial for maintaining overall well-being. Stress and emotions are interconnected and influence our mental and physical health. Understanding this connection and implementing effective strategies can help manage stress and emotions effectively.

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How To Use Micro Habits To Simplify Reaching Health And Wellness Goals

If you’re overwhelmed with trying to live a healthier lifestyle, use micro habits to simplify reaching health and wellness goals. Micro habits are small, manageable actions that you can incorporate into your daily routine to gradually build towards larger goals. Unlike major lifestyle changes that can be overwhelming and hard to sustain, micro habits are designed to simplify reaching health and wellness goals. The key is their consistency and cumulative effect over time, significantly improving your overall well-being.

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Fitness Tips for Women Over 40

This blog focuses on fitness tips for women over 40 that can help empower you to conquer the challenges of maintaining or achieving a certain fitness level as you age. At this stage, the journey to fitness might seem daunting. Despite the abundance of gyms, equipment, and trainers catering to mature women, statistics show this demographic often finds it challenging to stay fit. But you are not alone. The following are some top fitness tips for every woman over 40 and how to implement them into your daily routine.

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Tips To Manage Menopause and Perimenopause Symptoms

If you’re looking for tips to manage menopause and perimenopause symptoms, this blog will help. Perimenopause and menopause bring significant changes in a woman’s physical and mental well-being. Some of the symptoms include gastrointestinal issues, mood changes, headaches, insulin resistance, weight and body composition changes, autoimmune disorders, brain fog, anxiety, poor sleep, hair loss, heart palpitations, dry eye, dry mouth, skin problems, changes in genital and urinary function, and more.

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How Our Diet Affects Mental Health

Knowing how our diet affects mental health is essential in our quest for well-being. According to Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach Dr. Darlene Thomas, our food choices can influence more than just our physical health. Recent studies focus on the connection between nutrition and mental well-being. They share insights about how our diet can both contribute to and alleviate depression.

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Dr. Darlene Thomas

PhD., MS., MCHC, AFPA and as a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBHWC)

Darlene Thomas

My name is Dr. Darlene Thomas, and I have spent my life learning about health, wellness, psychology, and education techniques.

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