Your mother was right when she told you to drink lots of fluids when you’re sick. But just what is the best thing…
Let it snow! 9 winter sports for women over 60
It’s winter. It’s cold. And we’re thrilled. Why? Because winter is the time for winter …
Think you’re getting enough vitamin D from the sun? Think again.
“I’m getting my Vitamin D,” said the woman baking in the sun. Is she? Maybe, maybe not. Sunshine pr…
Our picks: EWG-listed sunscreens women over 60 will actually want to wear
Each year the Environmental Working Group releases a list of approved sunscreens that meet strict criteria: free from ch…
Tossing and turning? Why hot weather disrupts sleep, 6 ways to stay cool
As I write this it’s 100 degrees F in the shade on my deck. I have central air conditioning but even so, my bedro…
Is collagen the fountain of youth? It depends.
Most of us know that collagen is important to our skin and that when we lose it, our skin sags. Often referred to as the…
Bat wings (flabby arms) and what women over 60 can do about them
There are too many unflattering names for that loose skin or fatty flap that hangs from the underside of the upper arms:…
Delicious, nutritious Nordic cod chowder with leeks and fennel
When I think of Scandinavia I think of cod. Not really. I think of beautiful fjords and Viking ships and blonde-haired i…
Lean in to winter with Hygge
Baby, it’s cold outside. The temperature here in the Northeast has dipped to frigid levels. But rather than dream…
Can’t sleep? These clever products can help you sleep better than ever.
Most of us know the basics for getting a good night’s sleep, but sometimes we have trouble falling or staying asl…
True bedtime story: Women over 60 need more, not less, sleep as we age
According to the National Institute on Aging, older adults need more, not less, sleep as they age—7 to 9 hours ea…
12 easy, tasty, high protein breakfasts for women over 60
It can be a challenge to get 20g or more of protein for breakfast, the amount nutritionists recommend for women over 60.…