Stay fit after menopause

Take these steps to feel better during and after menopause:

• Get at least 30 minutes a day of exercise. It’s good for your heart and bones, helps regulate weight, helps you sleep, and improve your mood.

• Get the calcium you need to maintain strong bones and help prevent osteoporosis. The recommendation from the National Institutes of Health is 1,500 milligrams a day of calcium after menopause for women who are not using hormonal replacement.

• Practice relaxation and stress reduction exercises like yoga and meditation.