Our Musings

The summer break offered important lessons about releasing expectations of what “should be” and being present in the moment.

By Dorian Martin, I Start Wondering Founder Recently, I found a picture of my maternal grandparents’ home. That picture brought back so...

Today’s culture encourages—even demands—continual movement. However, embracing stillness offers important gifts and perspectives as we age.

Health and fitness help determine the quality of life. A new study reports on global views on these aspects—and the results are heartening.

Researchers found that women ages 40-65 increasingly struggle with life balance because they are dealing with multiple co-occurring stressor

Anne Boykin is committed to living a fearless life full of writing, exploring history and being an advocate for Americans with Disabilities.

Many older women find themselves spending more time alone. But by taking appropriate steps, being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely.

Women take medical advice but granted—but women aren’t often represented in medical research. Therefore, we must be our own health advocate.

“Relaxation” is a deceptive term. We often aren’t truly relaxed—and we actually can invite ourselves to relax much more than we believe poss

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.

Many women reach a tipping point between cultural dictates and authenticity. Embracing a fallow period can help us tap into inner wisdom.

Meet Brenda Grays who remains committed to becoming the best version of herself. She’s now starting her next life chapter following a divorc

Researchers are starting to determine that older women are greater at risk for dementia—and also are identifying ways we can protect our bra

What truly nourishes us? Women often don't ask that question and then slow down enough to listen. Yet the answers can help us thrive.

What are women who have reached midlife and beyond interested in? The response from I Start Wondering’s first poll dives our varied and comp

A vacation often means focusing on external experiences. But seeking solitude through a retreat can often meaningful and long-lasting

What and how women eat seems to always bring up a list of “shoulds” even as our bodies age.

Falls can be a serious challenge as we age. They also can offer an important reminder about how we want to live life.

Just 15 minutes of fun is all it takes to reset the brain. And there are numerous easy ways to reap lasting benefits!

It’s easy to become rigid in thinking and movement. Yet, a flexible approach can keep us strong amid life's storms.