As they reach midlife, women face a special set of health-related challenges. This program hosted by dancer/celebrity Debbie Allen weaves together the personal stories of a racially diverse group of perimenopausal women as they deal with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Expert commentary by an endocrinologist and a diabetes educator stresses the importance of a good diet, exercise, and periodic mammograms and Pap smears. Positive aspects of maturity are also reinforced, rounding out this comprehensive overview of women’s health from ages 40 to 55. (37 minutes)

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