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Sixty and Me is a community of over 500,000 women over 60 founded by Margaret Manning. Our editorial team publishes articles on lifestyle topics including fashion, dating, retirement and money.

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7 years ago

10 Supercharged Sleep Strategies from a Geriatrician

Poor sleep is just a natural part of the aging process, isn’t it? Absolutely not! In fact, a growing number of sleep scientists are publicly stating that good sleep is just as important at 58 as it is at 18. At the same time, there is no denying that our sleep patterns change as we […]

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7 years ago

Be Patient! 5 Ways Playing the Waiting Game Helps After 60

By our age, you would think that we would have learned how to be patient… but, for many of us, the opposite is true. With fewer years ahead of us than behind us, we are always in a hurry to get things done… and our long term social, financial and mental goals get thrown out […]

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7 years ago

Is Aging Stealing Your Life’s Spark? Here’s How to Light it Again!

Getting older is wonderful, freeing and profound. But, it is also challenging, confusing and tiring. So, today, I want to talk about what you can do if you find yourself feeling that the aging process is stealing your life’s spark. I promise, you will be surprised by some of the things that I have to […]

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7 years ago

Get Moving Again! Yoga for Seniors Practice w/ Focus on Spinal Health (Part 4/8)

In the second of Sixty and Me’s free Gentle Yoga for Seniors video series, yoga and biodynamic energetics guru Cat Kabira focuses on our neck and shoulders. In the third, our lower backs took their turn. Now, it’s our spines’ time to shine!

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7 years ago

Valerie Ramsey, 80-Year-Old Model Shares Her Healthy Aging Tips

Every woman deserves to look good and feel good. Of course, as we age our quest for beauty might take a bit more effort than we’re used to. Nonetheless, women can learn to recognize the beauty of aging…

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7 years ago

Fighting Aging Stereotypes is as Simple as the Words You Choose!

Age-based discrimination and aging stereotypes are nothing new. For most of modern history, older adults have been marginalized in society and turned into punch lines in movies and on TV. And, while it might seem like we are powerless to change society’s perceptions of us, the truth is that we have more control than we […]

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7 years ago

Can a Cruise Actually Improve Your Health? Ironically… Yes!

From the headlines that you see every day about another flu outbreak on a cruise ship somewhere in the world, you probably wouldn’t think about cruises as being a healthy travel option. But, today, I want to argue that taking a cruise can actually help to improve your health! I really mean it! If you […]

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7 years ago

When it Comes to Making Money After 50, Whiners Are Never Winners

A few years ago, I published an article entitled “60 Ways to Make Money in Retirement.” It was massive. Read More

7 years ago

Shhh… 4 Secrets for Successful Aging (#2 May Surprise You!)

What does it take to get the most from life after 60? What does “successful aging” even mean in today’s modern, always-on world? I have a few ideas, but, I’d also love to get your thoughts on this important topic. If you don’t want to accept “normal” aging and are ready for more, this video […]

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7 years ago

Relaxing Yoga for Seniors Practice: Focus on Lower Back (Part 3/8): FULL 37-Min Class

For many of us older women with a fondness for 1940s music, this Andrews Sisters/ Bing Crosby refrain from South America, Take It Away says it all. Our spines simply aren’t what they used to be!

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