Moving more: The powerful fix for women over 50

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For many women, midlife brings new freedom and a refined sense of self. But aging isn’t always a picnic. Hot flashes. Weight gain. Mood changes. Joint aches. Bone loss.

Whether you experience just a few or the full spectrum of symptoms that go with hormone changes, the shift can be life-altering.

Wish you could take a pill to ease these less pleasant parts of aging? There’s one thing that comes close: You can improve virtually every aspect of your life with a daily dose of exercise.

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