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Aging Women And Body Image
Judi Singleton
Every year, Americans spend billions of dollars on products, from
vitamins to face creams, to stop aging. We worry about many
things such as losing our memory, teeth, eyesight, hearing, sex
drive, and ability to get around. Women can have special concerns
about osteoporosis (thinning bones) and menopause. As we age,
staying active and involved helps us to have a positive outlook
on life. A healthy diet and regular exercise can ease common
conditions like arthritis and can help prevent or control heart
disease and high blood pressure.
In a society that places much value on youth, a woman's body
image can be affected by aging in many ways. Physical changes
such as weight gain, hair loss, and wrinkles can affect a woman's
self-esteem. Menopause can be a stressful time for women due to
hormonal changes. Osteoporosis can lead to broken bones and
fractures, affecting a woman's independence. Women can often have
two stressful roles - as caregiver and caretaker - raising
children and taking care of elderly parents. Women can also feel
lonely and less useful as they age, leading to depression. But
aging is not all gloom and doom. It can offer women new
opportunities in life and a new outlook. It is important to keep
a positive attitude about aging.
About the Author
Judi Singleton publishes ten blog a week if you would like to
read more articles by her please go to
http://www.motherearthpublishing.com for a list of her blogs.
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