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5 Carry-On Luggage for Women Over 60

By Sandra Roussy May 20, 2023

Last year, for the first time, I traveled with a borrowed carry-on for a two-week international trip. I had always traveled with a checked bag, mostly filled with way more than I needed. Switching to the carry-on forced me to rethink how I pack…

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It’s Not You, It’s Your Nervous System

By Verla Fortier May 18, 2023

Maybe, like me, you sometimes feel that you can be “too emotional” at times. You might be relieved to learn that it is not you – it’s your nervous system. And your nervous system changes with your environment. Solid research…

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What Gets in the Way of Moving Forward and What We Can Do About It

By Gloria Thiessen May 16, 2023

Our desire to expand and become more than we are now is a built-in aspect of our nature. It’s there to stimulate us to move beyond our pre-conceived notions of ourselves, and for some of us, the self-imposed limits that emerge when we try to do so…

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You May Be Able to Live 7.5 Years Longer: Here’s How

By Michael MacDonald May 15, 2023

Would you like to add years to your life, years of quality living? Most of us would. There are several ways to do this. Exercise, diet and stress reduction are common strategies, for people of any age, but they are not the only ones…

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Swimsuits for Older Women: How to Find a Flattering Bathing Suit

By Sixty and Me May 12, 2023

How does a woman over 60 find a comfortable and fashionable bathing suit that will cover up a little unwanted weight? Where can she find a style that creates a flattering look? Fortunately, in recent years, designers have started to think about how to create swimwear that meets our needs. They still haven’t taken the step of showing older women in their advertising, but, that’s another story. So, if you’re looking to hit the beach this summer, here are a few places to look for flattering bathing suits for women over 50.

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What No One Tells You About Getting Older, Until It’s Too Late

By Carol Wyer April 29, 2023

I’ve always had a “so-what” approach to getting older. In my youth, I did all those foolhardy things we are warned to avoid – I drank too much, I partied all night, and I never went sunbathing without first dowsing myself in virgin olive oil to make sure I got a deep…

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How to Stop Obsessing About Food and Make Consistently Healthy Choices After 60

By Cassie Christopher April 28, 2023

Whether your end goal is to lose weight, do everything in your power to prevent or treat a disease, or both, the anxiety of feeling stuck in patterns that don’t align with your values around health can be overwhelming…

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Isn’t It Time to Tell Your Story? Here Are 6 Ways to Get Started

By Julia Hubbel April 27, 2023

Ready to write a book? You’re not alone. You have a lifetime of ideas, experiences and stories to share. The challenge is where and how to begin. It can be daunting…

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Letting Go of My 15 Pounds

By Ilene Marcus April 20, 2023

I vowed to get some of my to-do list done today and not fritter it away by binge-watching a new show. Here’s how it starts: I plan to savor one episode to relax as I eat my breakfast, half of a gluten-free bagel with fat-free cream cheese…

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Where Did You Learn The Life Skill of Money Management? (VIDEO)

By Marie Burns April 15, 2023

Who did you learn from about money and personal finance in your life? Parents or grandparents? School? Or no one, aka the School of Hard Knocks? April is National Financial Literacy Awareness month in the United States, so it’s the perfect time…

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