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A study of 5,472 women aged 63–99 from the Women’s Health Initiative found that higher muscular strength, measured by grip strength and a 5-times-sit-to-stand test, independently predicted longer life over roughly eight years, even after adjusting for aerobic fitness and lifestyle, suggesting strength should be valued alongside cardio for healthy aging (though causation can’t be proved).
Cottage cheese, particularly its casein protein, is making a comeback as a weight-loss superhero for women over 50. Casein protein is digested slowly, keeping you feeling full for longer and aiding in weight loss. It also boosts the body's fat-burning rates and helps maintain muscle mass, which is crucial for aging women. Many nutrition experts argue that the current recommended daily allowance of protein is too low, and increasing protein intake can lead to better health, longevity, and fat loss. Cottage cheese is a versatile and delicious source of casein protein, and incorporating it into your diet can have significant benefits for weight loss and overall well-being.
A new exhibition at London's National Gallery titled "The Ugly Duchess: Beauty and Satire in the Renaissance" is set to shed new light on the 1513 portrait "An Old Woman" by Flemish artist Quinten Massys. The painting, more often referred to as "The Ugly Duchess," challenges the idealized qualities seen in other female figures of that era and explores how the female body, age, and certain facial features were satirized and demonized during the Renaissance. The exhibition showcases works by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Albrecht Dürer, and Jan Gossaert, featuring equally expressive older women, to reveal how older women offered a space to experiment and play that the depiction of conventional beauty and normative bodies simply couldn't allow.