The 5 Best Health Tips for Women Over 40

You’re in the power decades of your life—here’s how to keep your mind and body in shape to enjoy the ride.

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Try a new veggie every week

Declare Sunday (or any day) New Veggie Day by incorporating Jerusalem artichokes, kabocha squash, dinosaur kale, and others in place of your usual broccoli or green beans. On top of all the good reasons to eat more veggies, a healthy diet rich in plant foods.

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Step up your training

All exercise is good exercise, but more intense workouts can help improve spatial memory—the kind that means you can remember where you left your keys—according to a new study. Give intervals a try.

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Cut your cancer risk

It’s not just for adolescents: The HPV vaccine is approved for women up to 45 to protect against the virus that can cause cervical cancer. If you’re sexually active, talk to your doc. It’s worth a shot.

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Try a “no-pee” pose

Research has found that women 40 and older who participated in a specialized yoga program two days a week for six weeks saw a 70% improvement in urinary incontinence symptoms. You may get a nice mood boost too.

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Skip fad diets

Forget impossible-to-maintain regimens or expensive meal-replacement plans. If you’re concerned with midlife weight gain,

HEALTH TIPS