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The Importance of Choosing Good Friends After 60

By Susan "Honey" Good January 02, 2024

Lately, I’ve been thinking a great deal about friendships. Friends and social acquaintances are a big and important part of a woman’s life. Therefore, it remains vital, as we age, not to let those relationships slip away. It’s so easy to get…

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15 Winter Hats for Older Ladies

By Sixty and Me January 02, 2024

Are you looking for a new style of winter hat? Are you tired of your old hats? It’s time to take a look at your winter hat options. We have compiled a list of various types of hats that we think will cater to various tastes. Each hat is more than just…

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16 Best Shoes for Older Women

By Sandra Roussy January 01, 2024

Happy feet, happy day! I’m not sure that’s a common expression, but I know that my days are always better when I have good footwear that will get me through the day without any foot or leg pain. Nothing can put a damper on your excellent day more…

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10 Reasons to Have a Dry January

By Janet Gourand December 31, 2023

Did you know that 20% of regular drinkers will become alcohol dependent over the years? That’s why it makes so much sense to take regular breaks to check your dependency. The easiest way to do that is simply to take a break from alcohol – for at least a month…

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Shopping Challenges – And Solutions – For Petite Mature Women

By Andrea Pflaumer December 31, 2023

Let me just start by saying, I feel your pain. On a good day I measure 5’1”. And here’s a little FYI to clothing manufacturers: the average height for women in both the US and the UK is 5’3” or 161.6 cm. So designers, you’re missing a HUGE demographic!

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5 Yoga-Based Poses That Will Help You Overcome Your Fear of Falling (VIDEO)

By Felicia Reid December 26, 2023

Ask a group of older adults what they’re most afraid of as they age and almost always one of them will say, ‘falling’. Falling when you’re older often has consequences. According to a US nationwide study done by Texas A&M University Health Science Center…

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7 Ways to Manage Varicose Veins

By Sophie Chung December 24, 2023

Noticing varicose veins in the mirror can be upsetting for some. While they aren’t exactly the most welcome companion, there’s often a way to deal with them so you can feel more confident. But what are varicose veins and how can you…

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Strength Versus Stretch – Is This the Right Question?

By Sarah Purcell December 24, 2023

Traditionally, many trainers and movement teachers have considered strengthening and stretching to be opposites. But I would like to tell you why they are not, and how reframing your thinking will support you in more well-rounded…

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5 Things to Declutter from Your Wardrobe Today!

By Lesley Spellman December 23, 2023

If your wardrobes are bursting at the seams, but you still find you have nothing to wear, you’re not alone. It’s time to get ruthless and be honest with yourself. Here are 5 things taking up valuable space in your wardrobe…

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6 Surprising Ways Herbal Remedies Can Benefit Your Body After 60

By Sally Wong December 22, 2023

When I begin a conversation about the benefits of herbs and herb oils for the body, people unfamiliar with my work assume I am talking about a culinary approach. They are partly correct. Herbs do offer texture to dishes and add flavor, but they…

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