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Health
The Health category invites women who’ve reached midlife and beyond to consider what living an independent lifestyle means in terms of our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health—and what it will take to strengthen and maintain those vital aspects of our lives. This category offers personal stories and reflections as well as solid research findings and tips on how to handle menopause and common conditions and life issues that can emerge as we age.
Myka Alley: Compassion, Peace, Happy, Loved, and Alive
Resilience is many older women’s secret weapon. Case in point: Myka Alley, who found the silver lining in a major health challenge.
Womankind
Nov 16, 20245 min read
Women’s, Girls’ Nonprofits Receive Limited Charitable Giving
Giving to charities serving women and girls reached record levels but they still receive less than 2% of U.S. charitable giving.
Research
Nov 2, 20242 min read
Study: Lean Toward Plant-Based Proteins at Midlife
Diets that include higher amounts of protein from plant-based sources may make a tremendous difference in aging women’s health, according...
Research
Jun 22, 20242 min read
Reimagining ‘Better Living Through Chemistry’
Chemicals are part of daily life. However, some chemicals in personal and household products can be detrimental to older women’s health.
Dorian Martin
Jun 8, 20244 min read
3 Books to Savor This Year
It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Time to relax with a cool beverage and a book. Here are 3 reading recommendations to enjoy!
Dorian Martin
Jun 1, 20244 min read
Migraines, Menopause Combined Linked to Heart Disease
Research suggests that migraines and hot flashes may lead to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke in postmenopausal women.
Research
May 25, 20242 min read
Optimism May Lead to Better Health Outcomes
Researchers are finding that an optimistic attitude may be a factor in the quality of post-menopausal women’s health as they age.
Research
May 18, 20242 min read
Perception Determines When 'Old Age' Starts
When does “old age” start? A new study suggests that your definition of when “old age” begins may shift as you get older.
Research
May 4, 20242 min read
Stepping Out onto the Edge
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.
Kaye Olsson
Apr 20, 20244 min read
Many Researchers Ignore Menopause When Studying Women and Aging
Most aging research does not consider menopause, leading to significant gaps in the understanding of older women’s health at the clinical le
Research
Apr 6, 20242 min read
Mental Health Benefits of Travel
Travel offers lots of benefits to women as we age: improved confidence, mental and physical health, creativity and relationships.
Kaye Olsson
Feb 10, 20244 min read
Kris Hirst: Creativity, Technology, Resilience, Learning
Having cancer doesn’t need to derail a lifetime of creative efforts. Take Kris Hirst, who continues to explore art’s cutting edge.
Mara Soloway
Feb 3, 20246 min read
Research: Number of Older Adults Increasing Globally
The world’s population is aging, according to the World Health Organization—and nations will need to adapt their health and social systems
Research
Jan 27, 20242 min read
Making Time to Do Nothing Important
Despite cultural pressure to stay busy, taking time to do nothing important actually can be beneficial to an older woman’s quality of life.
Rhonda Collins
Dec 23, 20231 min read
Encouraging Balance in Our Body’s Systems
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.
Mara Soloway
Oct 14, 20231 min read
Expanding Upon a Summer of Letting Go
The summer break offered important lessons about releasing expectations of what “should be” and being present in the moment.
Dorian Martin
Sep 23, 20234 min read
Taking Summer Off to Recharge
By Dorian Martin, I Start Wondering Founder Recently, I found a picture of my maternal grandparents’ home. That picture brought back so...
Dorian Martin
Jun 24, 20232 min read
The Life-Affirming Benefit of Savoring Stillness
Today’s culture encourages—even demands—continual movement. However, embracing stillness offers important gifts and perspectives as we age.
Kaye Olsson
Jun 10, 20233 min read
Majority of Women Report Strong Health, Fitness
Health and fitness help determine the quality of life. A new study reports on global views on these aspects—and the results are heartening.
Research
May 20, 20232 min read
Women at Midlife Struggle with Life Balance
Researchers found that women ages 40-65 increasingly struggle with life balance because they are dealing with multiple co-occurring stressor
Research
Apr 1, 20231 min read
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