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Find information on all things ‘physical’ here, including tips on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments to keep your body feeling great. Explore topics such as:

  • muscles, bones, and joints,
  • body weight, hair, nails, and skin, and
  • mystery ailments like nerve tingling, tinnitus, frozen shoulder, and more.
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The Ultimate Guide to Optimal Bone Health

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Of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, about 80% are women.

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An additional 27.3 million women have osteopenia, which is a precursor to osteoporosis.

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Approximately one in two women over age 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis.

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What Can I Do?

Should you get a bone density scan? If you have several of the risk factors, it might be a good idea to get a bone density scan.

Not only will a DEXA give you a baseline of your current bone, muscle, and fat body composition, it can help create a tailored bone health promotion plan to prepare you for postmenopause. 

What Am I Gaining Weight?

You are not alone! It is one of the most common complaints of women in midlife.

Visceral belly fat accounts for 15 to 20% of body weight in postmenopause. 

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What Happens to My Weight During Menopause?

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There are a number of physiological changes that occur as you enter menopause which directly impact fat metabolization. 

Understanding the difference between the two types of fat cells will give a clearer picture of potential menopausal weight gain. 

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What is menopause, and when does it typically begin?

Menopause usually begins in the fabulous 40s or 50s, but it's as punctual as a cat—shows up when it wants. Some experience it earlier, especially if they've had surgery or medical treatment that affects the ovaries. Menopause marks the end of menstrual cycles and is officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a period. While it is used as an umbrella term to cover perimenopause and postmenopause, it really represents a single point in time, the day you officially missed your period for 12 consecutive months.

What are the signs that I’m entering menopause?

The first signals of perimenopause are typically a change in your period. A change in timing, duration, and heaviness. If you find yourself shedding clothes like it's summer in the Sahara or feeling moodier than a teenager, you might be getting some signals. Other signs include sleep disturbances, memory lapses, and saying goodbye to regular periods. In fact there are over 34 symptoms impacting almost every system in your body impacting your physical, sexual, and mental functioning and health. 

How do perimenopause and postmenopause differ from menopause?

Perimenopause is the start of menopause where estrogen and progesterone begin to decline and your body tries to compensate, creating an internal  rollercoaster ride. Your cycle gets irregular, and symptoms start popping up. Postmenopause is the stretch after you’ve hit the 12-month mark without a period. Menopause is the grand milestone in between. Think of it as the main event flanked by the pre-show and the after-party. This does not mean symptoms cease necessarily and introduces increased risks for osteoporosis, heart disease, and other metabolic chronic diseases.