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.
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Kaye Olsson
- Jan 21
- 5 min
A Life Review: Who Are You Becoming?
Taking time to do a life review can help older women realize what they want—and then take steps on how to create their next chapter.
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Kaye Olsson
- Oct 29, 2022
- 4 min
Losing Control in Africa
Older women often try to keep tight control of life’s variables. But sometimes, letting go of expectations is the only and best option.
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Kaye Olsson
- Sep 25, 2022
- 2 min
Adopting a Minimalist Approach Throughout Life as We Age
We’re encouraged to buy, buy, buy-- but all this “stuff” can become overwhelming. What if we embrace minimalism instead as we age?
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Kaye Olsson
- Sep 3, 2022
- 4 min
The Benefits of Becoming “Invisible”
Many women feel they become invisible when they reach midlife. However, we can use this time to become more ourselves than ever before.
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Kaye Olsson
- Aug 6, 2022
- 4 min
Embracing Adventure Through “50 Fabulous Things” List
Milestones give us an opportunity to celebrate. Why not try a unique approach that focuses on creating adventure?
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Kaye Olsson
- Jul 23, 2022
- 6 min
Lessons from Puerto Rico: Tips on Taking a Trip and Remaining Friends Afterwards
Travel can be a true pleasure—unless you face conflict with your travel companion.
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Kaye Olsson
- Mar 26, 2022
- 5 min
Spreading Kindness in a Cruel World
A simple act of kindness can serve as a powerful antidote that eases the pain of living in a world engulfed in suffering.
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Kaye Olsson
- Jan 29, 2022
- 4 min
Nature: An Inexpensive Therapist
Basking in Mother Nature offers health benefits and soothes souls so find time to enjoy the outdoors.
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Kaye Olsson
- Dec 17, 2021
- 4 min
Resilience: A Product of Stress and Hope
Resilience is an important quality to have in today's chaotic world--and the country of Croatia can teach women a lot about adaptation.
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Kaye Olsson
- Nov 10, 2021
- 1 min
Viewing Aging as an Adventure
Society doesn’t paint a pretty picture of aging, but this time is actually a wonderful adventure that women should embrace.
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Kaye Olsson
- Oct 16, 2021
- 3 min
The Benefit of Fun as We Age
Society encourages women to focus on the next goal and our to-do list, but making time for fun offers huge mental health benefits.
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Kaye Olsson
- Sep 4, 2021
- 4 min
The Journey from Sorrow to Joy
Midlife often is when life's big losses mount. The challenge that women face is moving through grief and finding their way back to joy.
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Kaye Olsson
- Jul 31, 2021
- 3 min
Why Girlfriends Matter as Women Age
Girlfriends can help older women navigate life's challenges--and help us live longer and be happier!
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Kaye Olsson
- Jun 4, 2021
- 5 min
Table for One: Benefits of Traveling Solo as a Woman
Older women often tend to travel in groups, but traveling solo offers some surprising benefits.
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Kaye Olsson
- Oct 13, 2020
- 3 min
Choosing to Invest in Experiences Rather than More Possessions
As we get older, we may start reconsidering what we value. For some, that may involve investing in experiences rather than things.
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Kaye Olsson
- May 27, 2016
- 3 min
Spur-of-the-Moment Decision Offers New Outlook on Life
We can get stuck in a routine--but so many cool opportunities exist if you'll adopt a spur-of-the-moment approach.
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