Do you wonder why you feel an uncontrollable urge to take a nap lately? It’s no mystery. As we get older, our slee…
The surprising benefits of gardening for women over 60
Most women over 60 have heard the advice, keep moving, as a key to better health. Gardening is hard to beat for th…
Don’t let your hands give away your age. We share the secrets to younger looking hands
It has been said that our hands give our age away. That is because, at our age, the skin on our hands is no longer…
8 really good reasons to eat more nuts if you’re a senior (or a squirrel)
Nuts are one of the most nutritious food choices we can make for our health. So why have we not embraced nuts as a mains…
Still a pandemic, but the flu doesn’t care. Get your shot now.
We have been so preoccupied with Covid-19 we are in danger of overlooking another seasonal health threat: influenza. Flu…
What, exactly, is the right sunscreen for you?
Choosing the right sunscreen and knowing how to use it could save your life. If you are like most women, you know …
How soap demolishes coronavirus; washing your hands; gloves
In this new age of coronavirus, we are told over and over to wash our hands after touching…just about anything. A…
How to boost your immunity if you’re over 60
In the face of all the concern over the coronavirus or COVID-19, what steps can the 60+ woman take to boost our immunity…
New reads for a new year: the latest on anti-aging, health, longevity
Remember when we believed that aging was inevitable? That our genetic legacy determined our life’s trajectory? Wel…
Forest bathing: It’s more than a walk in the woods.
Forests have healing powers. This belief has its roots in Japan, where the practice of forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, …
No more white goo: these mineral sunscreens are your best bet this summer
Few products are as essential to summer health and beauty as a good facial sunscreen. Fortunately, each summer brings a …
Measles: what Boomers need to know
The United States is suffering its worst measles outbreak since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. Most cases …