Life at 50+
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A remake of The Running Man, starring Glen Powell instead of Arnold Schwarzenegger, is out in November. It’s the latest in a long run of Stephen King feature films, which arguably peaked when we were in our prime fright years. A look back at King flicks based on these criteria. —Whitney Matheson
3 Foods That Reduce Menopause Woes ...
... and 3 that can make symptoms worse
EAT THESE
1. Fruit: Strawberries, pineapple, melon, apricots, mango—these reduced hot flashes and night sweats in a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
2. Soy: A plant-based diet rich in soy significantly reduces hot flashes, according to a 2021 study. Go for minimally processed soy, such as edamame, tofu and soy milk.
3. Dairy: Estrogen loss during menopause accelerates bone loss, according to the Cleveland Clinic, so eat calcium-rich foods.
NOT THESE
1. Spicy foods: These can exacerbate hot flashes, says Mary Dolan, M.D., a professor at the Emory University School of Medicine.
2. Coffee and cola: Caffeine can make hot flashes and night sweats worse, according to a survey conducted by the Mayo Clinic.
3. Carbohydrates and starchy foods: Avoid weight gain as your metabolism changes. The Cleveland Clinic suggests eating whole grains and legumes instead of pasta, white bread, potatoes and rice. —Rachel Nania