older women Archives - IDEA Health & Fitness Association

Daily Walking Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / May 8, 2023

Research shows that for women ages 65 or older, each additional 31 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was linked with a 21% lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia.

Women’s Health Advocacy

By Sandy Todd Webster / October 21, 2022

Do you ever find re-entry to work after a solid vacation to be challenging? Following seven heavenly days in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, I returned to IDEA on Monday feeling refreshed—but also dragging a little bit. What’s up with that? I think my senses were longing for the pastoral scenes, fresh air and buzziness of…

Older Women Exercise Benefits

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / October 3, 2022

Here’s news to share with your older women clients about exercise: Research reveals gender differences for exercise and cognitive function.

Older Women and Weight Training

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / April 1, 2022

In a study on older women and weight training, researchers found that participants experienced more pleasure with moderate-level resistance.

Body Image in Menopause

By Maria Luque, PhD, MS, CHES / March 14, 2022

During menopause, women experience a hormonal shift that can often be detrimental to their quality of life and body image. Physical changes in appearance, such as graying hair and wrinkles, are a normal part of aging. But during menopause, the challenges go beyond the purely physical aspects. Typical age-related changes are often exacerbated by menopause…