India, Oct. 17 -- As a woman nears her menopausal age, changes in hormones start to take effect. This impacts the body's functions and organs. To better handle this major change, which is a very big reproductive milestone, women need to gear up and prepare. Adopting certain habits after hitting the age of 40 helps the body stay strong and flexible during the changes of menopause and even after that.

Ohio-based physical therapist Dr Wendy Chorny, physical therapist shared in a September 9 post about the 5 essential habits women over 40 need to adopt.

First up, Dr Chorny highlighted the importance of integrating lifting weights into your routine daily. She shed light on its capacity to strengthen bones and muscles, which often become weak...