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Researchers are finding that an optimistic attitude may be a factor in the quality of post-menopausal women’s health as they age.

When does “old age” start? A new study suggests that your definition of when “old age” begins may shift as you get older.

It’s easy to get comfortable as we age. But the real juice is stepping out of our comfort zone to the edge, where life truly happens.

Most aging research does not consider menopause, leading to significant gaps in the understanding of older women’s health at the clinical le

Travel offers lots of benefits to women as we age: improved confidence, mental and physical health, creativity and relationships.

Having cancer doesn’t need to derail a lifetime of creative efforts. Take Kris Hirst, who continues to explore art’s cutting edge.

The world’s population is aging, according to the World Health Organization—and nations will need to adapt their health and social systems

Despite cultural pressure to stay busy, taking time to do nothing important actually can be beneficial to an older woman’s quality of life.

Women may feel that their health is going awry with age. Yet, making small strategic changes can help the body’s systems get in balance.

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.