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Most people assume that foot pain or swelling is just a result of fatigue, aging, or standing for long periods of time, but the feet can be the first part of the body to signal serious health conditions like diabetes, circulatory disorders, heart disease, kidney problems, or hypothyroidism.

“As estrogen production decreases in aging women, it becomes harder to absorb calcium,” explains nutritionist Rebecca Scritchfield, author of Body Kindness. And since the risk for osteoporosis increases with age, this nutrient is vital for your health. “Women over the age of 50 should aim for roughly 1,200 milligrams of calcium daily, and women in their 40s should shoot for ...