Some of the best advice for optimal health post-menopause is to eat a nutritious, whole-foods diet low in sugar and other refined carbohydrates (see the best foods to eat every day). Women who wish to remain healthy after 50 should also exercise regularly, focusing on both cardiovascular fitness and resistance training. Don’t smoke or drink excessive amounts of alcohol. See your doctor regularly and monitor yourself for any signs or symptoms that are out of the norm for you. Try to get good sleep, stay well hydrated, maintain a healthy weight, reduce and/or manage stressors, and practice self-care. Find a solid support group of women who understand what you are going through and meet regularly to socialize with them. And, please, remember that while the aging process is normal, what is NOT normal is to feel tired, cranky, and hopeless all the time. See why you're tired all the time. If you do feel this way, then that's a signal that it's time to make some changes. There is no better time than now to get started feeling stronger and more vibrant.