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The editorial team and staff of HealthyWomen.

Kim Ledgerwood

Editorial Director, HealthyWomen

As HealthyWomen’s editorial director, Kim oversees the production of all content and ensures that it is aligned with our mission, meets our high editorial standards and captures our brand voice.

Kim is an award-winning editor and copywriter with more than 25 years of experience. She started her career as a copywriter and broadcast producer at the Southeast’s largest full-service advertising agency, The Tombras Group. Since then, she has edited and written for a wide variety of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to indie authors across multiple industries and topics.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, as well as a master’s degree in communications/advertising from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Kim lives in Maryland with her husband, three children and a menagerie of pets.

Jacquelyne Froeber

Senior Editor, HealthyWomen

Jacquelyne Froeber is an award-winning journalist and editor. She holds a BA in journalism from Michigan State University. She is the former editor-in-chief of Celebrated Living magazine and has editing and writing experience for print and online publications, including Health magazine, Coastal Living magazine and AARP.org.

As a breast cancer survivor, Jacquelyne encourages everyone to perform self-exams and get their yearly mammograms.

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Stay Healthier With These Tips

Menopause & Aging Well

The number one cause of death in American women is heart disease, followed by cancer. There are some factors you can't control—like your family history and your age—but there are many ways you can improve your odds of living a longer, healthier life.

Research repeatedly shows that eating a healthy diet, exercising at least 2.5 hours a week, maintaining your mental health and getting regular medical checkups are the key ingredients for healthy aging for women.

To help guide women toward happier, healthier aging, the University of Florida Online constructed the handy infographic below. It includes recommendations for diet, physical activity and stress-reduction to help you stay healthy.

UF Online Infographic: Health Aging for Women
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