Study: Lean Toward Plant-Based Proteins at Midlife
Diets that include higher amounts of protein from plant-based sources may make a tremendous difference in aging women’s health, according...
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May 252 min read
Study: Migraines, Some Menopausal Symptoms Linked to Heart Disease
Research suggests that migraines and hot flashes may lead to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke in postmenopausal women.
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May 182 min read
Study: Optimism May Lead to Better Health Outcomes
Are you optimistic about your life prospects and your health? It turns out that taking a “cup-half-full” approach may make a difference...
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May 42 min read
Study: When “Old Age” Starts Shifts Based on Individual Perception
When does “old age” start? A new study suggests that your definition of when “old age” begins may shift as you get older.
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Kaye Olsson
Apr 204 min read
Stepping Out onto the Edge
It’s easy to get comfortable as we age. But the real juice is stepping out of our comfort zone to the edge, where life truly happens.
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Apr 62 min read
Many Researchers Ignore Menopause When Studying Women and Aging
Most aging research does not consider menopause, leading to significant gaps in the understanding of older women’s health at the clinical le
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Kaye Olsson
Feb 104 min read
Mental Health Benefits of Travel
Travel offers lots of benefits to women as we age: improved confidence, mental and physical health, creativity and relationships.
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Mara Soloway
Feb 36 min read
Kris Hirst: Creativity, Technology, Resilience, Learning
Having cancer doesn’t need to derail a lifetime of creative efforts. Take Kris Hirst, who continues to explore art’s cutting edge.
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Jan 272 min read
Research: Number of Older Adults Increasing Globally
The world’s population is aging, according to the World Health Organization—and nations will need to adapt their health and social systems
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Mara Soloway
Oct 14, 20231 min read
Encouraging Balance in Our Body’s Systems
Women may feel that their health is going awry with age. Yet, making small strategic changes can help the body’s systems get in balance.
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Kaye Olsson
Jun 10, 20233 min read
The Life-Affirming Benefit of Savoring Stillness
Today’s culture encourages—even demands—continual movement. However, embracing stillness offers important gifts and perspectives as we age.
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May 20, 20232 min read
Study: Majority of Women Report Strong Health, Fitness Levels
Health and fitness help determine the quality of life. A new study reports on global views on these aspects—and the results are heartening.
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Apr 1, 20231 min read
Research: Women, Ages 40-65, Struggle with Life Balance
Researchers found that women ages 40-65 increasingly struggle with life balance because they are dealing with multiple co-occurring stressor
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Womankind
Mar 25, 20238 min read
Living Without Fear: Meet Anne Boykin
Anne Boykin is committed to living a fearless life full of writing, exploring history and being an advocate for Americans with Disabilities.
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Kaye Olsson
Mar 4, 20235 min read
The Health Costs of Being a Woman in a Man’s World
Women take medical advice but granted—but women aren’t often represented in medical research. Therefore, we must be our own health advocate.
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Mara Soloway
Jan 7, 20235 min read
Get Your Motor Running: Metabolism, Hormones, Mind & Mood
Our body is a system—but modern medicine doesn’t always treat us that way. By taking appropriate steps, our health is protected as we age.
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Womankind
Dec 17, 20224 min read
Her Own Woman: Meet Brenda Grays
Meet Brenda Grays who remains committed to becoming the best version of herself. She’s now starting her next life chapter following a divorc
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Mara Soloway
Dec 3, 20226 min read
No Brain Left Behind
Researchers are starting to determine that older women are greater at risk for dementia—and also are identifying ways we can protect our bra
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Kaye Olsson
Jan 29, 20224 min read
Nature: An Inexpensive Therapist
Basking in Mother Nature offers health benefits and soothes souls so find time to enjoy the outdoors.
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Mara Soloway
Jun 26, 20215 min read
Earthly Delights: Show Mother Earth Some Love
We all can take a few moments to nurture Mother Earth--and what better way to do so than in our own yards?
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