“I’m getting my Vitamin D,” said the woman baking in the sun. Is she? Maybe, maybe not. Sunshine pro…
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While we don’t want to go to the beach in full makeup, looking like we’re ready t…
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The reward for an American who was subjected to several hours of cricket at the Hampstead Cricket Cl…
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Choosing the right sunscreen and knowing how to use it could literally save your life. If you are l…
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Once we reach 60, we’ve heard all the common claims about keeping fit. There’s “no pain, no g…
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Rome. The city is vibrant and inviting. Archeological sites, breathtaking art, pasta perfection, …
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Let’s begin with some cheery news. In a 2012 report on food waste, the National Resource Defense Cou…
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As I write this it’s 100 degrees F in the shade on my deck. I have central air conditioning but even so, my bedroom feels like a toaster oven. Sleep in these conditions is restless, at best. I decided...
Shopping for a swimsuit that makes us feel attractive and confident is not something we look forward to when we’re over 60. Especially since the bodies we had in our 20s and 30s–even 40s&#...
When most of us think of a “French manicure,” we picture softly squared nails with pale pink bases and stark white tips—a clean, crisp look that’s been a salon staple for decades. But what if we told ...
As spring struggled to extract itself from winter, The New York Times published the recipe for a salad that, on first glance, seemed like any other out-of-season salad making the best of availa...
Mastering coffee culture in Italy can be a bit daunting. There are unspoken rules that you may not know as a visitor. It’s not like home, where you stroll into your local coffee bar and order a...
They appear so briefly—sweet local strawberries. Even though they can be hideously overpriced we surrender to the dream of lavishing them with cream, as their juices saturate buttery shortcakes. But ...
This Mother’s Day, give your over-60 mom something that’s all about her, that gives her the gift of relaxing, recharging, and feeling truly pampered. From rich body butters to soothing foot scru...
Let me begin by acknowledging that the last thing we need at our age is more dishware. But I would add that we also deserve to feel happy and playful. And while there is something elegant and minimali...
New Orleans has an exotic appeal that attracts visitors year round. Late winter and early spring have a special allure, an escape from the endlessly gray winter days in more northern regions. And of c...
Dry, cold weather takes a toll on our aging skin. Our hands feel dry and rough, not unlike the ‘dishpan hands’ of long-ago television commercials. And while I’ve been washing and drying my hands...
You can have smooth, glowing skin from head to toe– even if you are in your 60s or 70s. All you need are the right products. At Blue Hare, we are always on the lookout for products that p...
Your mother was right when she told you to drink lots of fluids when you’re sick. But just what is the best thing to drink when you’re not feeling well? These comforting, healing beverages work to boo...
