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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.
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
Living Without Fear: Meet Anne Boykin
Anne Boykin is committed to living a fearless life full of writing, exploring history and being an advocate for Americans with Disabilities.
Womankind
Mar 25, 20238 min read
Being Alone Doesn’t Have to Mean Being Lonely
Many older women find themselves spending more time alone. But by taking
appropriate steps, being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely.
Rhonda Collins
Mar 18, 20236 min read
The Health Costs of Being a Woman in a Man’s World
Women take medical advice but granted—but women aren’t often represented in medical research. Therefore, we must be our own health advocate.
Kaye Olsson
Mar 4, 20235 min read
Learning to Relax as We Age
“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
Dorian Martin
Feb 4, 20237 min read
Get Your Motor Running: Metabolism, Hormones, Mood
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.
Mara Soloway
Jan 7, 20235 min read
Tipping Points, Fallow Periods, Replenishment: Life Cycles That Bring Clarity
Many women reach a tipping point between cultural dictates and authenticity. Embracing a fallow period can help us tap into inner wisdom.
Dorian Martin
Dec 31, 20228 min read
Her Own Woman: Meet Brenda Grays
Meet Brenda Grays who remains committed to becoming the best version of herself. She’s now starting her next life chapter following a divorc
Womankind
Dec 17, 20224 min read
No Brain Left Behind
Researchers are starting to determine that older women are greater at risk for dementia—and also are identifying ways we can protect our bra
Mara Soloway
Dec 3, 20226 min read
How to Nourish Your Life
What truly nourishes us? Women often don't ask that question and then slow down enough to listen. Yet the answers can help us thrive.
Dorian Martin
Nov 13, 20224 min read
We’re Listening: Health, Role Models, Creativity and Spirituality
What are women who have reached midlife and beyond interested in? The response from I Start Wondering’s first poll dives our varied and comp
Dorian Martin
Nov 6, 20224 min read
Going Off Grid and Inside Myself
A vacation often means focusing on external experiences. But seeking solitude through a retreat can often meaningful and long-lasting
Dorian Martin
Oct 9, 20225 min read
Food’s Role in Older Women’s Health
What and how women eat seems to always bring up a list of “shoulds” even as our bodies age.
Dorian Martin
Oct 8, 20226 min read
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