Resistance Training for Older Women? Yes, We Can Do It!
Everybody knows that regular physical activity and exercise play an important role in maintaining a healthy body at any age and more so for older adults…
Read MoreDon’t Fight Holiday Stress and Temptations… Avoid Them!
I was originally going to title this post “Surviving the Holidays,” and we all would immediately know what that meant – not gaining a million pounds and still be talking to our family when it’s all over. But if our goal is just to ‘survive,’ then if we achieve our goal, we survive. How satisfying is that? Read More
How to Keep Your Brain Sharp as a Senior Woman in Bloom
Regardless of age, we all have ‘senior’ moments. Sometimes we forget things, like where we put our keys, what we were just talking about or even where we put an item that we were just holding. While it might be funny when we’re younger, the older we get, the more we worry that it might signal early signs of dementia…
Read MoreHealthy Eating During Holidays: 5 Ways to Stay on Track This Year
As a child, I wanted nothing more than to sit with the grown-ups at the holiday table. But as the oldest of my four cousins and one brother, that was not possible. I was the designated President of the Little Table; the gatekeeper, if you will, between the two worlds. Read More
13 Things to Help You to Get Fit and Strong and… Stay That Way When You’re Over 60
When did you and I stop playing out? When did we stop running around like giddy kippers just for the sheer unadulterated fun of it? When did moving become a chore, rather than something that was imperative?
Read More4 Ways to Add Healthier Foods to Your Holiday Parties This Year
With the holiday season in full swing and parties abounding, it’s time to think about what dishes you will be serving – or bringing – to the next event. Too often we fall back on old standbys, such as cheesy dips, deep-fried appetizers…
Read MoreWhat 2 Words Describe Your Winter Shoe Style? Easy Spirit Has You Covered!
When we talk about style and fashion, we often focus on dresses, coats, trousers and tops. But today, I want to talk about one category of clothing that is often missed, especially as we get a little older: our shoes! Not only is the footwear we choose essential to creating looks we love, but…
Read MoreFit or Fat? How Would You Describe Yourself in Your Mature Years?
The tall woman standing next to me smiled. We were in the exercise section of TJ Maxx, a popular American discount store. We were surrounded by acres of colorful leggings…
Read MoreI May Be 60+ but I’m Not Too Old for These 5 Things
Do you ever assume that you will be too old for something? Occasionally, I find that I have subconsciously decided that I might, some day, be too old for this or that…
Read MoreWow! My First Bobbi Brown Makeup for Older Women Tutorial (What a Difference!)
I’ve known about popular makeup brand Bobbi Brown for years, but I’ve never personally tried their products myself until recently. In this tutorial, I experimented with a foundation that our Sixty and Me community’s favorite guest makeup artist Ariane Poole…
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