Mar 25th, 2026 - Yup, your nutrient needs change as you age. Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Even when it feels like you're doing everything "right" in the kitchen—you're trying to eat enough veggies, you're trying to get all your macros in, and you're trying to add plenty of color to your plate—there's still that key word "trying." And you might be wondering if you need a or two (or three?) juuust to make sure. To make things more complicated, the vitamins and nutrients you need change as you age. For instance, "as women ... [Read More]

Mar 24th, 2026 - When you start to think of tender herbs — parsley, basil, cilantro, mint, dill — as a main ingredient rather than just a garnish , it opens up a world of possibilities. These herbs are similar nutritionally to other leafy vegetables, brimming with vitamins A, C and K, and plant compounds called polyphenols that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Plus, they are packed with flavor, so why not make the most of them? [Read More]

Mar 22nd, 2026 - By When you're planning healthy meals, you're probably focusing on protein and veggies, right? That's great, since those two sources contain key nutrients. At the same time, it's important not to demonize or underestimate the value of carbohydrates. While you may have originally heard dietitians say that carbs are a no-no, many are changing their tune -and it's time that we did, too. Carbs are a favorable energy source for the body. They can also help control blood glucose and insulin metabolism, help with fermentation, promote regularity and participate in cholesterol and triglyceride ... [Read More]

Mar 21st, 2026 - During her first year of college, Elisabeth Bradley was inspired to try weightlifting after she followed a woman tracking her fitness transformation on social media, one barbell at a time. Then, Bradley found herself to be the only woman in the weight room at San Diego State University. "I felt like I stuck out a lot, and I just thought, 'OK, I'm gonna look dumb,'" she says. Intimidated by a room full of grunting, muscular men, she moved over to the cardio area, mirroring countless women who, for various reasons, avoid the free weights and machines. But with research mounting on the benefits ... [Read More]

Mar 20th, 2026 - , associate professor and exercise and movement science program coordinator at Bryant University — to see what the medical community thinks of this new update and learn their key takeaways. "In many ways, this shift has been long overdue. I have been advising and recommending safe and effective resistance and power training for all age groups for many decades, but for far too long, the emphasis of aerobic training while underutilizing strength and power as key drivers of healthy aging is now shifting." [Read More]