My mother says growing older is a privilege denied to many. It's a beautiful outlook to have on the inevitable. Along with a great attitude about oneself, taking good care of your body and mind is the first step in preventing many of the most common health risks for women in their 40s.

Osteoporosis

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation the most common uncontrollable risk factors of osteoporosis are being female, experiencing menopause, and your age. That can be an unsettling fact. Thanks to the natural process of hormone levels lowering as you age, bone thinning becomes more noticeable. This …