IN YOUR 50s, 60s AND BEYOND

Women’s risk for heart disease goes up in menopause and begins to match that of men. So it’s especially important to keep the heart health conversation going with your doctor at your yearly check-up. Also watch out for symptoms such as feeling unusually tired, and shortness of breath during daily activities.

Your advantages

• More time Put it to good use on both things you love and things to help. At home, that could mean lots of garden time. For outreach, meanwhile, research shows over 50s who regularly volunteer are less likely to get high blood pressure, a contributor to heart disease, stroke and premature death.