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Dorian Martin
Nov 223 min read
‘Henrietta Lacks’ Highlights Healthcare’s Ethical Issues
Healthcare is big business—and offers the possibility for murky ethical decisions. Case in point: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.”
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Womankind
Nov 165 min read
Myka Alley: Compassion, Peace, Happy, Loved, and Alive
Resilience is many older women’s secret weapon. Case in point: Myka Alley, who found the silver lining in a major health challenge.
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Research
Nov 22 min read
Women’s, Girls’ Nonprofits Receive Limited Charitable Giving
Giving to charities serving women and girls reached record levels but they still receive less than 2% of U.S. charitable giving.
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Research
Jun 222 min read
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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Dorian Martin
Jun 84 min read
Reimagining ‘Better Living Through Chemistry’
Chemicals are part of daily life. However, some chemicals in personal and household products can be detrimental to older women’s health.
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Dorian Martin
Jun 14 min read
3 Books to Savor This Year
It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Time to relax with a cool beverage and a book. Here are 3 reading recommendations to enjoy!
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Research
May 252 min read
Migraines, Menopause Combined 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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Research
May 182 min read
Optimism May Lead to Better Health Outcomes
Researchers are finding that an optimistic attitude may be a factor in the quality of post-menopausal women’s health as they age.
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Research
May 42 min read
Perception Determines When 'Old Age' Starts
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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Research
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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Research
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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Rhonda Collins
Dec 23, 20231 min read
Making Time to Do Nothing Important
Despite cultural pressure to stay busy, taking time to do nothing important actually can be beneficial to an older woman’s quality of life.
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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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Dorian Martin
Sep 23, 20234 min read
Expanding Upon a Summer of Letting Go
The summer break offered important lessons about releasing expectations of what “should be” and being present in the moment.
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Dorian Martin
Jun 24, 20232 min read
Taking Summer Off to Recharge
By Dorian Martin, I Start Wondering Founder Recently, I found a picture of my maternal grandparents’ home. That picture brought back so...
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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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Research
May 20, 20232 min read
Majority of Women Report Strong Health, Fitness
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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