Since my partner and I sold our business (many years ago, when we both reached the ripe old age of 50), we’ve traveled much of the world, in part researching…
Words That Pack a Cultural Punch
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Fitness plan for slimming down in your 50s
Kathleen Trotter The prospect of cutting down weight can be a daunting experience for the middle-aged, but it is possible when you take a holistic approach. Keep in mind that metabolism is…
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Healthy Habits Linked to a Long Life
Brian K. Kennedy, Ph.D., CSO of Ponce De Leon Health
Aging was long thought to be an inevitable and uncontrollable process of functional decline, leading to chronic diseases and, eventually, death. However, aging research has uncovered some surprises in recent…
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10 Proven Tips for Weight Control During the Holidays
Fred Bollaci 1. Enjoy turkey meat which is not high calorie in itself, just don’t eat the skin. 2. Make stuffing with lots of veggies, apples. You can also use gluten free…
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Feng Shui – 5 Tips to Create a Happy, Healthy Home
Emma Williams
Feng Shui is an age-old practice, but its principles remain relevant. While it’s entirely possible to implement Feng Shui throughout your entire home using the rules found on a bagua…
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See Betty White Talking About Women Comedians
Dianne Morris Betty White reflects on Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball, and being a woman in comedy. Betty White was born January 17, 1922. She celebrated her 98th birthday in January. Vanity Fair…
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Finding Love Again After Loss
Susan S. Etkin Robert Browning wrote in his poem “Rabbi Ben Ezra”: “Grow old along with me!/The best is yet to be…” which, when considered in an idealistic, romantic light, communicates the idea…
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Why women choose wrong when it comes to Social Security
Marcia Mantell A generalization perhaps. Yet ask any financial planning professional he/she will tell you that more often than not, women collect their Social Security far too soon—or too late—depending on their…
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First Date When You Are Over 50: The Ultimate Style Guide
Mia Taylor Dating is hard, but once you reach a certain age, it definitely gets harder. If you’re over 50 and are trying to date, you probably know the challenges that come…
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Are Your Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back?
Phyliss Francis As a woman of color, I bought into the belief from a young age that I started at a deficit. It didn’t help that statistics showed women made less money…
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Money Stories: Women over 50
Christian McEwen
As women turn fifty, it is easy to feel anxious about the many challenges we face, not least the practicalities that have to do with money. Women earn on average…
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How Healthcare Can Enable Healthy Aging
Dr Geoff Caplea
One of the most pressing issues facing healthcare today is population aging. Sometimes called the “grey wave” or “silver tsunami,” population aging is the shift in average age of a population from…
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How I Became an Ecommerce Entrepreneur After 50
Carole Rains Starting a new career in midlife can be one of the most exciting and gratifying events of your life. I speak from experience as I became an ecommerce entrepreneur at…
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5 Ways I Learned to Be More Present
Laura McDonald
This summer I made it my mission to plug into each moment, to be more present in all I do, the good, the bad and the mundane. I’m the type…
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Yum! Delicious Sweaters for Fall Weather
Ann Voorhees Baker Fall is coming. It's time to refresh your wardrobe for the excitement of cool weather and brisk breezes. This year there are so many beautiful sweater choices. And - the…
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7 Top Steps to Prepare Your House for Winter
Elizabeth Dodson
Cold weather affects your house too. Now's the time to take action to avoid problems.
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How To Reduce Your Drug Prescription Costs
Eleanor Foa Dienstag
This is a personal tale that, I hope, will help you better navigate the drug prescription game: especially if your insurer is Medicare. Medicare is my insurance provider. I also…
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3 Mindful Tips to Support Your Mental Health
Julie Potiker “It’s easy to let the stresses of daily life overwhelm us and send us into unhelpful thought patterns,” says Julie. “Before I learned mindfulness, I suffered greatly from depression and…
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Quick, Easy to Prepare (Healthy) Recipes
Dianne Morris Here is a useful collection of delicious and easy-to-make recipes collected from various sources. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner—doesn’t matter which meal it is, you need it fast, and you don’t…
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The Good, Bad & Ugly About Cognitive Function
John Lewis Reputable scientists are excited about how certain brain nutrients may improve brain health, even in people with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s dementia. First, the bad news. Approximately 5.5 million Americans currently suffer…
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Tips for Keeping Your Grandchildren Safe While You Drive
Lucas Cappel
Knowing you’re still fit to drive is one thing. Taking the necessary safety precautions for traveling with kids is another. Protect your grandchildren from any road mishaps and emergencies using…
