11/02/2026
My dear, you step on the scale—but what does it tell you about your strength?
Can you carry your groceries comfortably? Climb the stairs? Get up from a chair? Keep enjoying the activities you love?
When we talk about women’s health after 50, I want us to talk about these everyday abilities, too.
Your muscles and bones deserve attention. Appropriate strength training can help maintain or build muscle, support bone health, and make daily movement easier. Around menopause, your changing health needs deserve an individualized approach.
Swipe through with me. Let’s look at why muscle, bones, and balance matter as we age.
You do not have to begin with the heaviest weight. Begin where you are. Learn good technique, build gradually, and make room for balance work and movement you enjoy.
If you have osteoporosis, previous fractures, or physical limitations, please ask your healthcare professional which exercises and impact levels are right for you.
Tell me: what do you want to keep doing for years to come? Save this reminder and share it with a woman you care about.
With love,
Dr. Dalal Akoury, MD | AWAREmed
Johnson City, Tennessee
General education only; not individualized medical or exercise advice.