Planning a Pregnancy
Planning ahead and taking care of yourself before becoming pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby.
This section contains a wide range of educational articles, calculators, quizzes and risk assessments for senior women. To find a specific topic quickly and easily, use the search function at the top of the page. Just type in the name of the topic you are interested in and explore the results.
Exercise and Older Adults
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, ResourcesExercise is good for people of all ages. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risks for falls and serious injuries, and slows the body’s loss of muscle and bone mass.
Lumbar Strain
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your WayA lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This results in damaged tendons and muscles that spasm and feel sore.
Migraine Headaches
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your WayThis often severe, throbbing type of headache is different from other types of headaches in that symptoms other than pain occur with the headache. Nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, sensitivity to light (photophobia), and other visual disturbances are common migraine symptoms.
Headache
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your WayNearly everyone has suffered from a headache. This article discusses several types of headache, how they are diagnosed and treated.
Staying Healthy After Menopause
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, ResourcesGood nutrition and regular exercise can help you stay healthy and youthful at this stage of life.