Growing older does not mean that we lose our health and strength! It's well know, that as with our mind, we must "use it or lose it". In other words, we must respect our bodies, use them appropriately, and most of all keep moving. In return, our bodies will continue to reward us.

In WiserBody, our goal is to:

• Sort through confusing and contradictory health information
• Be able to offer our reader the solid information and recommendations that pertain directly to women at midlife and beyond.

As always, illness prevention is a much better approach than fixing what's broke. With that said, we will bring you information that focuses on prevention, restoration, and maintenance of health. Where illness and disease have struck, we will offer some tips to maximize your health and lead you toward wellness.

As this site continues to grow, you will find information on topics such as:

• General Health and Illness Prevention
  • Recommendations for Health Screening
  • LifeSpan Caculator
  • Smoking Cessation
    
    
• Age Related Concerns such as Peri-Menopause and Menopause
  • The Menopause Expert
  • Alternatives to Hormones
  • Holistic Menopause
  • Menopausal Facts - What will I experience?
    
    
• Breast Health
  
  
• Bone Health Resources
  • What Is Osteoporosis?
  • How Can I Prevent Osteoporosis?
    
    
• Cancer Information & Resources
  • American Cancer Society
  • Colonoscopy Anyone?
    
    
• Cardiovascular Health include Heart Disease in women, cholesterol concerns, and strokes and how to prevent them.
  • American Heart Association
  • Heart Truth - Women and Heart Disease
  • Cholesterol Facts - Reduce High Cholesterol. Learn about Monitors, Medications and Tests that Could Help Save Your Life.
    
    
• Hair Loss
  • "Pulling Our Your Hair"
  • Hair Loss in Women
  • Facial Hair In Women
  • Hair Loss and Poor Nutritional Habits
    
    
• Medications ~ articles, medicare drug benefits, information
  • Medicare Drug Plan - A Primer
    
    
• Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes
  • Diabetes Information: Diabetic Menu Plans, Cookies & Desserts, Diet Exchanges, Glucose Control Resources.
    
    
• Older Women & HIV
  
  
• Skin Care
  • Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips
    
    
    
• And you can always find answers to the questions you asked here.
  • Advanced Directive/Living Will
  • Facial Hair
  • Stopping HRT
  • Weight Gain at Menopause
  • Diabetes
  • Low Bone Density

HealthyAgingForWomen is our health blog where you will find frequent updates, references to studies, news and articles.

If you have suggestions for topics you would like to see featured, or have an article you would like to submit, send an email to Suggestions@OlderWiserWomen.com

The information presented here is for informational purposes only, and does not replace consultation with a medical provider who will take into consideration your personal history, family history, and risk factors. The FDA has not reviewed or sanctioned any recommendations for herbal or nutritional products and supplements that might be recommended. OlderWiserWomenâ"¢ is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary or other damages arising from the use or misuse of any material or information published by Barbara C. Phillips or OlderWiserWomenâ"¢, LLC.