Our Musings

Culture fixates on enemies, which can lead to a victim mentality. A healthier option: let the old story go, choose differently and find peace.

Caregiving for a parent puts family dynamics under a microscope. What it this experience is a chance to understand and improve these relationships?

Recently, it seems that women’s history is being rewritten, so we offer book recommendations that shed light on women’s historical contributions.

Finding a sense of flow through being present for life and embracing fun can help us enjoy more meaningful moments in life.

As I Start Wondering’s new chapter begins, we’re seeing how the past informs the present—and how different choices can create a hopeful future.

When the gears in women’s lives start to grind or fall apart, turning to a coach may help put those pieces back together in a meaningful way

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

Society idolizes the mind, but the heart is as important—if not more so—to our health and well-being than the brain. How can we tap into thi

Explore how gender bias affects women’s health, from misdiagnosis to emotional labor, in a world designed for men.

World events feel like a scorching wildfire. We offer four steps to consider so you can avoid being burned or spreading the flames.

A new report describes a blueprint focused on closing women’s health gaps to improve women’s lives as well as a nation’s economic health.

We’re living in a rapidly changing world, which can prompt regular feelings of anxiety. Here are five tips to navigate uncertainty

Personal growth is a journey requiring setting priorities, developing new behaviors, and establishing (and maintaining) personal boundaries.

The Trump Administration made two policy decisions on April 24 that could profoundly impact older women’s health and finances.

The number of individuals who live to be 100 years of age or older will increase to almost 4 million globally by 2054.

New research finds that high heat and humidity are especially hazardous for older women’s health, making it important to take proper precaut

We rarely consider that we're making history throughout our lives. Meet Pauletta Blueitt, a trailblazer who had a key role after 9/11.

Historically, women’s viewpoints and achievements have been ignored, but that’s changing. Case in point: “The Women” and “Cleopatra: A Life.

Women have made majors contributions—from champagne to health breakthroughs to technological innovations-- to the world throughout history.

Recent TV shows have started featuring female characters who break culture’s traditional image depicting older women as frail and dowdy.