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  • Baby BoomersHealth: Baby Boomers

  • Women in their 40s or 50s may need to see their health care professional more often.   This is just a guideline of screenings and tests you may need at this point in your life. 
    Women in their 40s or 50s may need to see their health care professional more often.   This is just a guideline of screenings and tests you may need at this point in your life. 

  • Most women will reach menopause sometime between the ages 45 and 55 with perimenopause lasting two years or more leading up to it.
    Most women will reach menopause sometime between the ages 45 and 55 with perimenopause lasting two years or more leading up to it.

  • When you visit your doctor, be sure to make a list of questions and concerns to discuss.  Anything from general health to menopause, arthritis, and osteoporosis.
    When you visit your doctor, be sure to make a list of questions and concerns to discuss.  Anything from general health to menopause, arthritis, and osteoporosis.

  • Inside find a list of websites with great information on women's health, diet, and nutrition.
    Inside find a list of websites with great information on women's health, diet, and nutrition.