A hernia occurs when soft tissue -- usually part of the intestines -- protrudes through an unnatural hole in the abdominal muscles. This is called an inguinal hernia, which accounts for about 90 percent of all hernias. Dr.

Women over 40 are busy. You have families, friends, work commitments and not much time for yourself. Often you give up time spent taking care of your own health to care for those around you. You give up your exercise program and find you don't have the energy you once had.